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How to get fromButterworth to Langkawiby tram, ferry, bus, car ferry, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Butterworth to Langkawi by tram, ferry, bus, car ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 38m
    RM 24–69

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 56m
    RM 37–78

  3. Car ferry, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    3h 27m
    RM 139–657

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 40m
    RM 47–82

Butterworth to Langkawi by tram, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butterworth to Langkawi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Langkawi, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Langkawi. However, you can take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, then take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Kuala Perlis and Kuala Perlis in around 4h 56m.

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