There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Langkawi by plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus
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 Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
50 minRM 123–529Car 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 8mRM 26–72Car 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
6h 22mRM 40–92Bus, tram, ferry
- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 24mRM 36–86Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus Hat Yai Bus Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
8h 20mRM 421–464
Penang to Langkawi by car ferry, tram, foot, bus, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Langkawi is to car ferry and tram and ferry which costs RM 25 - RM 75 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Langkawi is to fly which takes 50 min and costs RM 120 - RM 550.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Langkawi. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Penang and Langkawi is 146 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Langkawi without a car is to car ferry and tram and ferry which takes 6h 8m and costs RM 25 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Penang to Langkawi, including transfers.
Penang to Langkawi bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Langkawi is to fly which takes 50 min and costs RM 120 - RM 550. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs RM 420 - RM 470 and takes 8h 20m.
Penang to Langkawi bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Book your Penang to Langkawi bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Langkawi, Malaysia?
AirAsia and Firefly fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Bus Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 75–350
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–550
- 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
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
- +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 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
Bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–17
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
- Book at
- Supernice Grassland
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–95
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- (Service Counter) / +66 81 891 7991
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95
- Book at
- Nopphayar Trans and Tour
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 335
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 208 1008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 362
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
- 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 1–2
- 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 1–2
- 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
- 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 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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