How to travel from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island, Malaysia

The distance between Penang National Park and Pangkor Island is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Pangkor IslandPenang National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Penang (PEN) to Pangkor (PKG).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 445($100)
Operated by

Malindo Airways

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Terminal Lumut then take a ferry to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    MYR 150($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penang National Park and Pangkor Island

There are several options for getting from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 150 ($34) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 445 ($100).

The distance between Penang National Park and Pangkor Island is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Penang National Park and Pangkor Island by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx MYR 445 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Penang National Park and Pangkor Island is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 150 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Penang National Park and Pangkor Island. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Pangkor (PKG). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penang National Park and Pangkor Island. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Pangkor (PKG). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Penang National Park and Pangkor Island. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and arrive at Pangkor (PKG) - via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Pangkor (PKG).

The closest major airport to Pangkor Island is Ipoh Airport (IPH) (IPH) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Pangkor Island. Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) (SZB) 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 Penang National Park to Pangkor Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Terminal Lumut then take a ferry to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around MYR 150 ($34).

How do I get from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Penang National Park and Pangkor Island

Transport options from Penang National Park to Pangkor Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
MYR 445($100)
on demand482km (300 miles)
Ferry and Bus
4h 40m
MYR 150($34)
5 times a day243km (151 miles)

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Airports near Pangkor Island

The following major airports near Pangkor Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

IPH
Ipoh Airport (IPH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Pangkor Island
PEN
Penang International Airport (PEN)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Pangkor Island
SZB
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
165km (102 miles) from Pangkor Island