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How to get fromTanah Rata to Langkawi Islandsby taxi, tram, ferry, bus, plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Langkawi Islands by taxi, tram, ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Taxi, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipohtaxi taxi
    2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 53m
    RM 255–358

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 24m
    RM 73–107

  3. Bus, ferry via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 11m
    RM 75–102

  4. Bus to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    6h 20m
    RM 132–312

  5. Bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 20m
    RM 74–130

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 22m
    RM 74–109

  7. Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KUL - LGK
    7h 21m
    RM 189–349

  8. Bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    7h 49m
    RM 181–467

Tanah Rata to Langkawi Islands by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRM 73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and Langkawi Islands, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tanah Rata to Langkawi Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Ipoh, take the vehicle to Bukit Mertajam, take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Alor Setar, take the bus to Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, then take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Kuala Perlis, and Kuala Perlis in around 10h 11m.

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