How to travel from Pangkor Island to Langkawi, Malaysia
The distance between Pangkor Island and Langkawi is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Pangkor Island to Langkawi by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Langkawi → Pangkor Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Langkawi (LGK).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costMYR 405($90)
KrasAvia
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus
Take a ferry to Lumut Jetty then take the bus to Butterworth Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal and then to Kuah Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMYR 120($27)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Lumut Jetty then take the bus to Butterworth Bus Terminal then take the train to Alor Setar then take a ferry to Langkawi.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMYR 80($18)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pangkor Island and Langkawi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pangkor Island to Langkawi by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 71 ($16) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 405 ($90).
The distance between Pangkor Island and Langkawi is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Pangkor Island and Langkawi by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Pangkor Island to Langkawi is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx MYR 405 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Pangkor Island and Langkawi is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 71 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pangkor Island and Langkawi. We recommend that you fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pangkor Island and Langkawi. We recommend that you fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Pangkor Island and Langkawi. Flights depart from Pangkor (PKG) and arrive at Langkawi (LGK) - via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Pangkor Island to Langkawi. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Pangkor Island to Langkawi typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Pangkor (PKG) and and arrive into Langkawi (LGK).
The closest major airport to Langkawi is Langkawi International Airport (LGK) (LGK) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Langkawi. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) (AOR) and Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Pangkor Island to Langkawi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lumut Jetty then take the bus to Kuala Perlis then take a ferry to Langkawi. instead which will take 7h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pangkor Island to Langkawi is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around MYR 71 ($16).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pangkor Island and Langkawi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 25m | MYR 405($90) | on demand | 592km (368 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 3h 5m | MYR 495($110) | once daily | 365km (227 miles) |
| Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus and plane | 5h 55m | MYR 215($49) | 5 times a day | 364km (226 miles) |
| Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus and plane | 6h 50m | MYR 370($83) | every 2 hours | 683km (424 miles) |
| Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus and plane | 7h 15m | MYR 300($68) | every 3 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | MYR 120($27) | twice daily | 309km (192 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 7h 5m | MYR 71($16) | once daily | 362km (225 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 6h 45m | MYR 80($18) | twice daily | 360km (224 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pangkor Island and Langkawi
Bus companies
Sri Maju
Express Kesatuan
Sri Maju Group
Sri Maju Group SG
Plusliner
Train operators
KTM Komuter
Airlines
AirAsia
Firefly
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Airways
KrasAvia
Ferry operators
Pangkor Lumut Ekspres Feri
Langkawi Ferry Line
Rapid Ferry
Super Fast Ferry Ventures
Airports near Langkawi
The following major airports near Langkawi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
- Distance
- 7km (5 miles) from Langkawi
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Langkawi
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Distance
- 131km (81 miles) from Langkawi