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How to get fromLangkawi to Banding Islandby ferry, tram, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi to Banding Island by ferry, tram, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, tram, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Sungai Petanitram tram
    3. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Banding Islandtaxi taxi
    6h
    RM 312–415

  2. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane LGK - KBR
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Banding Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 4m
    RM 630–1,207

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Ketilbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kuala Ketil to Banding Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 11m

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane LGK - AOR
    2. Take the taxi from Alor Setar (AOR) to Banding Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    RM 750–1,697

  5. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane LGK - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGG to Banding Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 14m
    RM 890–1,647

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 257Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 278.2 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Banding Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Banding Island. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Star, take the vehicle to Sungai Petani, then take the taxi to Banding Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), then take the taxi to Banding Island.

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