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How to get fromGeorge Town to Langkawi Islandsby plane, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Langkawi Islands by plane, car ferry, train, 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 32m
    RM 98–604

  2. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    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 22m
    RM 39–82

  3. Car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 40m
    RM 48–84

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 56m
    RM 57–98

  5. Bus, ferry

    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
    7h 53m
    RM 48–74

George Town to Langkawi Islands by car ferry, train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

Firefly, AirAsia, and Flydubai fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) every 4 hours.

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