What is the cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

The cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah is to bus and ferry which costs RM 70 - RM 150 and takes 12h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah is to bus and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs RM 150 - RM 600.

Is there a direct bus between Tanah Rata and Kuah?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanah Rata to Kuah. However, there are services departing from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal and arriving at Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang and Hat Yai station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Kuah is 432 km.

How do I travel from Tanah Rata to Kuah without a car?

The best way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 8h 3m and costs RM 210 - RM 320.

How long does it take to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanah Rata to Kuah bus from?

Tanah Rata to Kuah bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Tanah Rata to Kuah bus arrive?

Tanah Rata to Kuah bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 831+ hotels available in Kuah.

Tanah Rata to Kuah - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, ferry, bus, and tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah by taxi, train, ferry, bus, tram, or plane

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Taxi, train, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampartaxi
2. Take the train from Kampar to Alor Setartrain Ets
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
8h 3m
RM 216–320
Bus, tram, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
10h 31m
RM 71–135
Taxi to Ipoh, fly
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipoh-Airport-IPHtaxi
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane IPH - LGK
7h 28m
RM 782–2,176
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Perlisbus
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
12h 27m
RM 71–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang to Hat Yai stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus
13h 18m
RM 487–504
Bus to Penang International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
6h 35m
RM 157–581
Bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus
2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane SZB - LGK
7h 32m
RM 214–747

Ipoh (IPH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

23Weekly Planes

7h 11mAverage Duration

RM 546Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.3 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Kuah via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal Penang, Hat Yai station, and Kuah Jetty Langkawi in around 13h 18m.

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