In this blog, we reviewed all Langkawi ferry routes, Langkawi ferry schedules, and tickets to and from Langkawi. Nowadays, traveling by ferry to Langkawi is now easier than ever, especially since there are numerous ferry routes and services offering the island’s waterways.
Langkawi consists of 99 islands off the northwest coast of Malaysia, this sun-drenched tropical paradise is an attractive destination for a scenic getaway.
The ferry is large in size with a capacity of 450 passengers with 50 business class seating arrangements on the upper deck. This ferry goes from Langkawi to Kuala Keda, Langkawi to Kuala Perls, Langkawi to Penang, and vice versa.
Watch the video- By flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi
One of the best regular high speed ferry agencies here. Langkawi Ferry Services. LFS Ferries operate between Langkawi, Kuala Perlis, Penang and Seton (Thailand). Also, you can find some ferries for international travel such as the LFS service between Medan (Indonesia) and Penang Island (Malaysia).
Since there is no public transport to get around Langkawi, we recommend you rent a car or motorbike, or bicycle. Also, catch a taxi on Langkawi Island is usually available. Taxis are expensive for a solo budget traveler and can cost you as little as RM 15 for a short ride.
There are several ferry routes to Langkawi. Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry, Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry, Penang to Langkawi Ferry.
How to reach Langkawi??
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Langkawi Island can be reached by air or by sea. AirAsia is the cheapest while Malaysian Airlines is a bit expensive if you are in Kuala Lumpur and want to travel by air.
By Air: Less than an hour or about 50 minutes by plane. We took AirAsia which cost around Rs.48.
By Sea: If you are in Kuala Lumpur and want to start from here, you can take the ETS KTM train from KL Sentral to Arau. The train takes about 5 hours to reach Arau with a fare of RM 76 for adults and RM 42 for children. From Arau, get to Kuala Perls by taxi, which costs around RM25. The ferry departs every hour and costs RM 18 for adults and RM 13 for children.
We arrived in Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur by flight with AirAsia which cost around RM. It was a pretty time saver and cheap.
Also Read – KL to Langkawi by Flight
Ferry Kuala Perlis to Langkawi
Distance from Kuala Perls to Langkawi is about 33 km. The ferry takes about 1 hour and 05 minutes. The ferry ticket costs RM18.
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Ferry Langkawi Schedule
Detailed Ferry Langkawi schedule is given below:
Langkawi Kuala Perls Ferry Ticket
Ticket ferry Langkawi to Kuala Perlis is around RM 18 one way. The ferry takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach Kuala Perls.
Langkawi ↔ Kuala Perls
Time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Schedule
| Kuala Perlis | Langkawi |
| The ferry operates from 7:00 AM to 07:00 PM. |
rent
| Kind of | Adult fare | Child fare (3 – 11 years) |
| one sided | RM 18.00 | RM 13.00 |
| two way | RM 36.00 | RM 26.00 |
*Note: Schedule and fare are subject to change without prior notice.
Langkawi Ferry Schedule
Langkawi ↔ Kuala Lumpur
Time Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Schedule
| Koala done | Langkawi |
| The ferry operates from 7:00 AM to 07:00 PM. |
rent
| Kind of | Adult fare | Child fare (3 – 11 years) |
| one sided | RM 23.00 | RM 17.00 |
| two way | RM 46.00 | RM 34.00 |
*Note: Schedule and fare are subject to change without prior notice.
Langkawi ↔ Seton (Thailand)
Time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Schedule
| i happen | Langkawi |
| 9:30 am | 9:00 am |
| 1:30 p.m | 1:00 p.m |
| 4:00 p.m | 5:15 p.m |
rent
| Kind of | Adult fare | Children’s fare | Children’s fare |
| one sided | RM 35.00 | RM 28.00 | RM 12.00 |
| two way | RM 70.00 | RM 56.00 | RM 24.00 |
*Note: Schedule and fare are subject to change without prior notice.
The ferry operates from Koh Jetty, Langkawi. Be sure to book your ferry tickets in advance through their website or by email with your specific requirements.
Ticket Booking: Langkawi-ferry.com, Email: (email protected)
Ferry schedule to Langkawi
Penang to Langkawi Ferry
Schedule, Ticket Price and Venue
Ferries from Penang to Langkawi are a reasonable, stress-free and fast way to travel between the two islands. Nowadays, there are only two ferries per day on each route. Therefore, advance booking is highly recommended.
The ferry service between Penang and Langkawi departs from Swettenham Pier Penang and takes approximately 2.5 hours.
Here is the schedule or timetable:
Penang to Langkawi (Koh Jetty)
The first ferry leaves Penang at 8:30am and arrives in Langkawi at 11:15am.
The second ferry departs at 14:00 in the afternoon and arrives in Langkawi at 16:45.
Langkawi (Kuala Jetty) to Penang
The first ferry leaves Langkawi at 10:30 AM and arrives in Penang at 13:15 PM.
The second ferry departs Langkawi at 15:00 and arrives Langkawi at 17:45.
The ferry takes 2 hours 45 minutes. Sometimes it takes 2 ½ hours or 3 hours depending on sea conditions.
This ferry ride is the fastest way to get from Penang to Langkawi. In flight comparison, AirAsia flight takes 40 minutes to fly from Penang to Langkawi. And if you include check-in time, security checking, and travel to the airport, there may not be much difference between a flight and a ferry.
rent
The one-way ferry ticket price from Penang to Langkawi is as follows:
Adults RM 74
Child RM (Age 3 to 11 years) RM 55
Infant (below 3 years) RM 35
Two-way tickets are exactly double the price of a one-way ticket.
Ferry Terminal Location Penang
The location of the ferry terminal departs from Swettenham Pier in George Town, Penang. We marked the location on this map:
Langkawi Ferry Terminal
Address:
1, Jalan Tun Syed Shah Barakah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
GPS:
5°25’08.0″N 100°20’43.3″E
5.418890, 100.345346
Ferry Terminal Location Langkawi
The ferry terminal is located in the main town of Langkawi, Koh. It is on the opposite side of the island from Langkawi Airport. We marked the location on the map:
Address:
Koh Jetty, Koh, 07000 Koh, Kedah, Malaysia
GPS:
6°18’18.1″N 99°51’00.5″E
6.305040, 99.850142
Bring something warm to wear as these ferries are air-conditioned and the temperature is often very low. There is an entertainment system on board but not worth watching. Bring your own earplugs and entertainment.
Note: These ferries are for passenger use only – no cars or motorbikes.
How to get around Langkawi?
There is no public transport on Langkawi Island, as mentioned earlier in this blog. You can rent a bicycle, or motorbike, or hire a private taxi/Grab/Uber etc when you reach Langkawi. There are three main means of transportation:
Cycle: Rent a bicycle to explore the rare beauty of the island on a bicycle. Bicycles are cheaper at RM12 a day.
Taxi: The primary mode of transport in Langkawi is the taxi. Before hiring a taxi, taxi fares are often fixed.
Cars/Motorbikes: Renting a car or motorbike is the best way to explore the island. The island is mostly desert so you can easily drive for kilometers without seeing another car except in the areas of Koh Town and Pantai Senang.
