There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi to Penang by plane, ferry, tram, car ferry, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
55 minRM 125–697Ferry, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
- Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 29mRM 25–72Ferry, bus, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 5mRM 46–92Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain
- Take the bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavonbus
6h 26mRM 48–86Ferry
- Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipeferry Kuah Jetty - Koh Lipe
- Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Penang Georgetown Komtarferry Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe - Penang Georgetown Komtar
10h 16mRM 426–484
Langkawi to Penang by ferry, bus, foot, tram, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Penang is to ferry and tram and car ferry which costs RM 25 - RM 75 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Penang is to fly which takes 55 min and costs RM 120 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct ferry from Langkawi to Penang. However, there are services departing from Kuah Jetty and arriving at Penang Georgetown Komtar via Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
The distance between Langkawi and Penang is 146 km.
Book your Langkawi to Penang ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Langkawi to Penang without a car is to ferry and tram and car ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs RM 25 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Langkawi to Penang, including transfers.
There are 2426+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Penang, 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 Penang Georgetown Komtar via Koh Lipe and Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe in around 10h 16m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 80–460
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rapid Penang
Bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- +66 2 333 1133
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fern Holiday Tour
Ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 152
- Website
- Fern Holiday Tour
- Phone
- +66 82 419 6222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Awaycation Trip
Ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 150
- Website
- Awaycation Trip
- Phone
- +66 2 208 1008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 208
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Penang Georgetown Komtar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 276
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 196
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
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