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How to get fromGeorge Town to Langkawiby plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Langkawi by plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2h 44m
    RM 128–705

  2. Car ferry, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 36m
    RM 25–72

  3. Bus, tram, ferry

    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
    5h 52m
    RM 35–86

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Hat Yai Town Transferbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Hat Yai Town Transfer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Town Transfer to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus bus Hat Yai Town Transfer - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    8h 20m
    RM 440

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Pattaya Beach Koh Lipebus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe
    2. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Kuah Jettyferry ferry Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe - Kuah Jetty
    12h 30m
    RM 276–416

George Town to Langkawi by car ferry, tram, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRM 25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Langkawi, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Firefly fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Town Transfer in around 8h 20m.

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