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How to get fromIpoh to Langkawi Islandsby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipoh to Langkawi Islands by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Penang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    4h 20m
    RM 121–690

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 9m
    RM 42–101

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 24m
    RM 61–118

  4. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Sungai Buluhtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    4h 54m
    RM 227–940

Ipoh to Langkawi Islands by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Langkawi Islands, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ipoh to Langkawi Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, take the line 102 bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, then fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Butterworth, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 7h 24m.

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