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How to get fromLangkawi to Penang Sentralby ferry, train, bus, plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Langkawi to Penang Sentral by ferry, train, bus, plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    4h 20m
    RM 46–82

  2. Ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    4h 35m
    RM 23–70

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 17m
    RM 45–85

  4. Fly, car ferry

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 50m
    RM 145–704

Langkawi to Penang Sentral by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Penang Sentral, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Penang Sentral. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, then take the train to Butterworth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminal via Kuala Perlis and Kuala Perlis in around 5h 17m.

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