How to travel from Putrajaya to Langkawi, Malaysia
The distance between Putrajaya and Langkawi is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Putrajaya to Langkawi by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Langkawi → Putrajaya if you're planning a return trip.
Train to KL Sentral, Fly
Take the train to KL Sentral then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi (LGK).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costMYR 355($80)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus to Gurun, Ferry
Take the bus to Gurun then take a ferry to Langkawi.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMYR 110($25)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Putrajaya and Langkawi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Putrajaya to Langkawi by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 67 ($15) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 355 ($80).
The distance between Putrajaya and Langkawi is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Putrajaya and Langkawi by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Putrajaya to Langkawi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx MYR 355 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Putrajaya and Langkawi is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 67 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Putrajaya and Langkawi. We recommend that you take the train to KL Sentral then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Putrajaya and Langkawi. We recommend that you take the train to KL Sentral then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Putrajaya to Langkawi. We recommend that you take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan then fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Putrajaya to Langkawi. We recommend that you take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan then fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Langkawi (LGK). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Putrajaya to Langkawi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around MYR 285 ($64).
Compare travel optionsbetween Putrajaya and Langkawi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to KL Sentral, Fly + 3 similar | 2h 30m | MYR 355($80) | every 2 hours | 482km (300 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 40m | MYR 285($64) | every 3 hours | 547km (340 miles) |
| Fly to Alor Setar (AOR), Ferry | 3h 60m | MYR 325($73) | twice daily | 495km (307 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 4h 10m | MYR 255($57) | twice daily | 561km (348 miles) |
Bus to Gurun, Ferry + 3 similar | 7h 30m | MYR 110($25) | twice daily | 534km (332 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 8h 25m | MYR 67($15) | once daily | 538km (334 miles) |
| Bus to Butterworth, ferry | 8h 30m | MYR 140($31) | twice daily | 486km (302 miles) |
| Bus to Alor Setar, Ferry | 8h 40m | MYR 130($29) | twice daily | 545km (339 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Putrajaya and Langkawi
Bus companies
Plusliner
E-Mutiara Express
KPB Express
Cosmic Express
Train operators
KLIA Express
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia
Malindo Airways
Firefly
Ferry operators
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