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How to get fromLangkawi Islands to Ipohby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi Islands to Ipoh by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Star to Ipohtrain train Ets
    5h 50m
    RM 27–82

  2. Ferry, bus via George Town

    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 bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    8h 2m
    RM 71–125

  3. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    4h 19m
    RM 118–656

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Bagan Seraibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    8h 7m
    RM 83–150

  5. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane LGK - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Ipohtrain train
    5h 24m
    RM 232–922

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Langkawi Islands to Ipoh. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Star, then take the train to Ipoh. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Butterworth in around 8h 2m.

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