Travelling in Malaysia is very easy, and so is travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi. Tickets can easily be booked online in advance and with navigation on your phone, a bus or train station can be found in no time. In addition, due to Langkawi's popularity, there are several transport options available. In this blog, we share our best tips for your trip from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi!
General information on Malaysia
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1. Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by plane
The fastest and most popular way to get from Kuala Lumpur to travel to Langkawi is by plane. Several flights depart daily from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi International Airport and tickets are easily booked through 12GoAsia.
Several airlines, such as AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo Air, offer direct flights. For a plane ticket, you often pay between €30 and €65, depending on how early you book and in which period you travel. The flight takes just 1 hour, although you will of course spend some extra travel time due to check-in, boarding, etc.
Tip: Keep in mind baggage fees for checked baggage if you fly with budget airlines. Booking via the platform 12GoAsia helps you find the best deals!
2. Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by bus and boat
If you prefer not to fly, this is a good alternative. Just keep in mind that the journey takes considerably longer, so we ourselves would not choose this option any time soon
Take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis (travel time about 6-7 hours). Tickets cost on average between €10 and €15. From Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, then take the ferry to Langkawi (€8).
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3. Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train, taxi and boat
The last option is to take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Star, a ride of about five hours. Trains in Malaysia are comfortable and affordable, making this option attractive if you prefer not to fly. Just keep in mind that this route will take you considerably longer. Moreover, due to the combination of train, taxi and boat, the cost may be higher than a plane ticket.
From the train station in Alor Star, take a taxi to the Kuala Kedah Jetty, where you catch the ferry to Langkawi. Including transfers and waiting times, the total travel time can be quite long. Still, this is a nice option if you want to see more of the Malaysian landscape during your trip to Langkawi.
Our favourite travel games on the go!
When travelling, you will often have to wait: for your flight after checking in, during a long bus journey or on the boat. That's why we always take some easy and fun games with us!
As you've probably already realised, we love card games. It's by far the easiest to carry around & therefore perfect while travelling. Because let's face it, unfolding a whole board is not ideal & searching for dice between chairs or in the sand is not very conducive to the atmosphere either. These two are definitely not our only favourites. Want more inspiration? Then check out our blog 14x Great travel games for 2 people or 20x mini games | Perfect travel gifts for many more cool travel games!
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