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Getting to Langkawi

By Road
Visitors travelling by road have to drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis on the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the main take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kedah takes about 6 hours while Kuala Perlis is another one hour away. Car parking facilities are available at both points.
 

24-hour Car & Van Rental
Proton Saga	RM 90 to RM100
Nissan Sental	RM 110 to RM130
6-seater van	RM 150 to RM170
12-seater van	RM 170 to RM180

Note: All rates quoted are licenced car rentals. Rates are subjected to change.

Bus Schedule
Kuala Perlis to Kuala Lumpur	Time: 9.30am, 8.45pm Price: RM 28.50 (adult)            RM 14.50 (child)
Alor Setar to Ipoh (about 7 hours)	Time: 9.45am, 8.30pm Price: RM 16.50 (adult)            RM 8.60 (child)
Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur (about 11 hours)	Time: 9.00am, 12.30pm, 3.30pm,             5.30pm, 10.00pm, 11.00pm Price: RM 28.50 (adult)            RM 14.50 (child)
Alor Setar to Johor Bahru (about 14 hours)	Time: 7.00pm, 8.30pm, 9.00pm Price: RM 48.50 (adult)            RM 24.40 (child)

Note: Taxi fare from Kuala Kedah Jetty to Alor Setar Bus Station is abour RM 10 to RM 12 per taxi. Rates are subjected to change.

By Air
The Langkawi international Airport at Padang Matsirat is about 20km from Kuah. Direct air services from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi are provided by Malaysia Airlines on a daily basis and Air Asia five times weekly. Silk Air also flies regularly from Singapore to the island. There are also direct international flights to Langkawi from Osaka and Taipei.

For reservations, please contact:
•  Malaysia Airlines: 60-3-746 3000 (Kuala Lumpur),
   60-4-966 6622 (Langkawi)
•  Air Asia: 60-3-202 7777 (Kuala Lumpur),
   60-4-955 5668 (Langkawi)
•  Silk Air: 60-3-292 3122
 

Filght Schedule
Subang to Langkawi (ETD)	Day/Time: Monday, Thursday (1.45pm); Wednesday, Saturday (2.25pm); Friday (2.35pm); Sunday (2.55pm)
Langkawi to Subang (ETD)	Day/Time: Monday (3.15); Wednesday  (2.55pm); Thursday (3.15pm); Friday (4.05pm); Saturday (3.55pm); Sunday (4.25pm)

Note: Price: RM 280 (adult), RM 140 (child) + airport tax RM 10 per person. Rates are subjected to change.

By Rail
By Rail Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan Railway provides comfortable and economical rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau. From Alor Setar or Arau, you can take a taxi or bus to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively and then proceed by ferry to Langkawi.

For reservations, please contact: KTMB, Tel: 60-3-2274 7435
 

Train Schedule
Arau, Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur (about 11 hours)	Time: 7.00pm Price: RM 18 (adult), RM 10 (child)
Arau, Alor Setar to Ipoh (about 7 hours)	Time: 7.00pm Price: RM 11 (adult), RM 6 (child)

By Ferry
Express ferries provide regular services daily to Langkawi from both Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis. The journey to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis takes 1 hour 15 minutes and 45 minutes respectively.

For enquiries and reservations please contact:

LADA Holdings
•  Langkawi: 60-4-966 8823 / 966 8820
•  Kuala Kedah: 60-4-762 3823
•  Kuala Perlis: 60-4-985 5823

Nautica Ferries
•  Kuala Kedah: 60-4-762 1201 / 762 2341
•  Langkawi: 60-4-966 7868 / 966 6950
•  Kuala Perlis: 60-4-985 4494 / 985 4563

Samavest Sdn Bhd
•  Langkawi: 60-4-966 6310 / 966 6816
•  Kuala Kedah: 60-4-762 3052
•  Kuala Perlis: 60-4-985 4440

Langkawi Ferry Services Sdn Bhd
•  Langkawi: 60-4-966 9439 / 966 1125
•  Kuala Perlis: 60-4-985 2690
•  Kuala Kedah: 60-4-762 4524

Bahagia Ekspress
•  Langkawi: 60-4-966 5784
•  Penang: 60-4-263 1943

 

Ferry Schedules & Tickets
Kuala Perlis to Kuah  (45 minutes)	Time: 6.00am, 8.00am, 8.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.00pm Price (2 ways): RM 24 (adult), RM 14 (child)
Kuah to Kuala Perlis (45 minutes)	Time: 7.15am, 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.00am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.00pm, 6.30pm, 7.00pm Price (2 ways): RM 24 (adult), RM 14 (child)
Kuala Kedah to Kuah  (75 minutes)	Time: 8.00am, 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm, 2.45pm, 3.30pm, 4.45pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm Price (2 ways): RM 30(adult), RM 18(child)
Kuah to Kuala Kedah  (75 minutes)	Time: 8.30am, 9.30am, 11.00am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 3.30pm, 4.00pm, 5.00pm, 6.00pm, 6.45pm Price (2 ways): RM 30(adult), RM 18 (child)
Penang to Kuah  (2 hours 30 minutes)	Time: 8.00am Price (2 ways): RM 60 (adult), RM 35 (child)
Kuah to Penang  (2 hours 30 minutes)	Time: 5.30pm Price (2 ways): RM 60 (adult), RM 35 (child)

Note: Ferry tickets purchased through Hotel Central, Langkawi with 40 pax and above are entitled to a 10% discount. Rates are subjected to change.