Train from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi
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Last updated: 9 June 2024
How to travel by Train from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi from KL Sentral via Alor Setar and the ferry from Kuala Kedah or Arau and the ferry from Kuala Perlis.
Which Train Station to use for Langkawi?
The first thing you need to decide is which station to travel to.
One way to go would be by using Alor Setar Train Station, which is the closest to KL and from where you can easily travel to the Jetty at Kuala Kedah by a very cheap local bus or taxi.
The boat trip from here is half an hour longer and a little more expensive, but you will save a lot by using the local bus (especially if you are on your travelling alone).
For the latest ETS KL Sentral to Alor Setar Train Timetables click here >
For ferry times and fares from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi click here >
Fast ferry boat to Langkawi IslandArau Train Station is a few stops to the north and the gateway to the Jetty at Kuala Perlis.
This is the shortest distance to Langkawi by ferry, with boats taking around an hour and 15 minutes to travel to Kuah Town Jetty on the island.
The only problem with going to Arau is that you will probably have to take a taxi to the jetty, as buses are infrequent and the only bus leaving from Arau train station is a Maraliner Bus (MyBas) that goes to Kangar.
From Kangar Bus Terminal, you then have to take another MyBas Perlis bus to the Kuala Perlis Bus Terminal.
From the bus terminal, it is then a five minute walk to the ferry jetty.
A taxi, from Arau station to Kuala Perlis should cost around 26 MYR.
For the latest ETS KL Sentral to Arau Trains Timetables click here >
For times and fares for boats from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi click here >
To see the timetable for all northbound ETS services from KL Sentral, click on the timetable link below:
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi
(Keretapi dari Kuala Lumpur ke Langkawi)
ETS Train from KL to Langkawi
The high-speed Electric Train Services have started operating on this route between KL and Padang Besar on the Thai border, cutting travel time to either Alor Setar or Arau in half (compared to the old diesel trains).
They are more expensive than the old trains, but save you so much time!
Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi Train Ticket Price
(Harga Tiket Kereta Api Kuala Lumpur ke Langkawi)
For the latest ETS train fares from KL to Arau or Alor Setar click here >
Buy Train Tickets to Langkawi
(Beli Tiket Keretapi ke Langkawi)
The train from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi is very popular, especially during public holidays and school breaks.
If you want to travel this way by train, advance booking is highly recommended.
You can book tickets at any mainline KTMB railway station within Malaysia or more simply:
You can book train tickets online here >
If the trains are full, the best alternative is to catch a bus from KL to Langkawi.
You can either choose to catch a bus from KL to Kuala Perlis (the easiest option as the K. Perlis bus station is close to the ferry terminal).
Or a bus from KL to Alor Setar (then take the local bus to the port of Kuala Kedah).
To check availability or book buses online click here >
Kuala Lumpur Trains main page >