Can we go to Langkawi by bus?

Taking a bus from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi is quite convenient and cheaper than an ETS train. You could catch a bus to Kuala Kedah and then hop off and take another bus to the Langkawi jetty from there, but the very best solution is by far to take a direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Perlis.

How long is the bus from KL to Langkawi?

Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by Bus via Alor Setar and Kuala Kedah. The city of Alor Setar is closer to KL than Kuala Perlis, and the bus trip there should take around 7 hours.

Can travel to Langkawi now?

Starting 16 November, tourists can enjoy the beauty and beaches of the island of Langkawi without quarantine. Tourists staying more than seven days are allowed to travel to other parts of Malaysia. Full opening of the Malaysian borders is expected from 1st January 2022.

How long is the ferry from Penang to Langkawi?

around 2 hours 45 minutes
The Penang Langkawi ferry route connects Penang Island with Langkawi Island. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Langkawi Ferry Services. The crossing operates up to 3 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 45 minutes.

How to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train?

If you are looking to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train and ferry, the old overnight train is now cancelled and has been replaced by the new faster Electric Train Services (ETS) which makes the journey from KL Sentral to either Alor Setar, or Arau, in half the time.

How to get from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Island?

The shortest and cheapest ferry trip to Langkawi departs from Kuala Perlis Jetty and takes only one hour and 15 minutes. So, go to Kuala Perlis to catch the ferry if you do not like travelling on boats too much! For the best ways to travel in the other direction from Langkawi Island to KL click here >

How far is Langkawi from Malaysia’s Mainland?

This archipelago is about 30 kilometers away from the nearest point on Malaysia’s mainland. Most visitors tend to visit Kuala Lumpur, but little do they know that a tropical island paradise called Langkawi is just a 40-minute flight away.

How to get from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi by ferry?

Kuala Perlis and Langkawi trips start at 7:30am until 7pm. There is a 60-90 minute interval between ferry trips. Langkawi to Kuala Perlis ferry ride lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes. Kuala Perlis is slightly close to Langkawi than Kuala Kedah.