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TrainsIs it possible to get to Langkawi by ferry from Penang?
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No, in 2026 there is no direct ferry from Penang to Langkawi. This route has been suspended.
If you need to get from Penang to Langkawi, the fastest and most convenient way is by plane. The flight takes only 40 minutes, and tickets can be found from $15 (from 60-70 ringgit). Flights are operated several times a day by Firefly and AirAsia.
Quick answer: fly by plane. This will save you a lot of time and effort. The alternative land-sea route (bus to Kuala Perlis + ferry) takes about 6-8 hours, is difficult to organize, and makes no practical sense if your goal is simply to get from point A to point B.
Alternative complex route (not recommended): Theoretically, you can take a bus from Penang to the city of Kuala Perlis on the mainland, and from there take a ferry to Langkawi (1 hour 15 minutes travel time). However, this is long, requires several transfers, and the total cost may be higher than that of an air ticket.
Searching for air tickets from Penang to Langkawi is convenient on trusted search engines like Aviasales or Trip.com.
For more information on all ways to get to the island, look in our full guide: How to get to Langkawi.
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