There are 4 ways to get from Penang Hill to Langkawi by tram, plane, car ferry, 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.
Tram, fly
best- Take the tram from Penang Hill Railway Upper Station to Penang Hill Railway Lower Stationtram
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
3h 26mRM 153–781Car ferry, tram, ferry
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 19mRM 52–102Car ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
8h 11mRM 57–168Car ferry, train, ferry
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
8h 1mRM 67–165
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang Hill to Langkawi is to car ferry and tram and ferry which costs RM 50 - RM 110 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Penang Hill to Langkawi is to tram and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs RM 150 - RM 800.
The distance between Penang Hill and Langkawi is 166 km.
The best way to get from Penang Hill to Langkawi without a car is to car ferry and tram and ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs RM 50 - RM 110.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Penang Hill to Langkawi, including transfers.
There are 827+ hotels available in Langkawi.
What companies run services between Penang Hill, Penang, Malaysia and Langkawi, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Penang Hill to Langkawi. However, you can take the vehicle to Penang Hill Railway Lower Station, walk to Pejabat Pos Ayer Itam, take the line 502. bus to Ideal Summer Skye Square, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then take the taxi to Langkawi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penang Hill to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 6h 19m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–550
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–410
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,800–3,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- penanghill.gov.my
Tram from Penang Hill Railway Upper Station to Penang Hill Railway Lower Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 16–78
- Schedules at
- penanghill.gov.my
- Malaysian (Normal)
- RM 16
- Malaysian (Fast Lane)
- RM 39
- Non-Malaysian (Normal)
- RM 30
- Non-Malaysian (Fast Lane)
- RM 78
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–50
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- 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 Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–35
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 15
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- 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
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