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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    1h 55m
    RM 85–483

  2. Ferry, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 29m
    RM 25–72

  3. 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 carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 5m
    RM 46–92

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipeferry ferry Kuah Jetty - Koh Lipe
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transferferry ferry Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier - George Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    11h 3m
    RM 370–488

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

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRM 25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

AirAsia and Firefly fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kuah Jetty to George Town Hotel Transfer via Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier in around 11h 3m.

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