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How to get fromGeorge Town Penang to Kuahby plane, bus, tram, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town Penang to Kuah by plane, bus, tram, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2h 52m
    RM 128–705

  2. Bus, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 27m
    RM 49–104

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 35m
    RM 63–124

  4. Bus, ferry via Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 27m
    RM 62–91

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration38 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between George Town Penang, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?

Firefly and AirAsia fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 3 times a day.

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