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How to get fromGeorge Town to Langkawi Soundby car ferry, train, unknown, bus, plane, ferry, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Langkawi Sound by car ferry, train, unknown, bus, plane, ferry, or tram

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  1. Car ferry, train, travel

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    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 Arautrain train
    3. Walk from Arau to Langkawi Soundunknown unknown
    3h 48m

  2. Car ferry, bus, travel

    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. Walk from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Soundunknown unknown
    5h 9m

  3. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2. Walk from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Langkawi Soundunknown unknown
    2h 50m

  4. Car ferry, train, ferry, travel

    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
    4. Walk from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Langkawi Soundunknown unknown
    6h 42m

  5. Car ferry, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Walk from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Langkawi Soundunknown unknown
    7h

  6. Fly to Alor Setar, travel

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane PEN - AOR
    2. Walk from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi Soundunknown unknown
    6h 37m

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 208.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Langkawi Sound. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Arau, then travel to Langkawi Sound. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Langkawi Sound via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Kuala Perlis in around 5h 9m.

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