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How to get fromLangkawi Islands to George Townby plane, ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Langkawi Islands to George Town by plane, ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    1h 50m
    RM 101–576

  2. Ferry, tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Bukit Tengahtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavonbus bus
    6h 9m
    RM 25–73

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain train Padang Besar
    5h 53m
    RM 47–86

  4. Ferry, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 5m
    RM 47–82

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

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRM 47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

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

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