How to Get From Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi

From Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal, a ferry ride to Langkawi takes around 1 hour 15 minutes. Ferries usually operate from 06:30 to 18:30.

Departure times vary, but you can easily check the latest schedules at the Langkawi Ferry Line website. You can also book your tickets in advance through on Cuti Cuti Langkawi.

A ferry ticket costs $8.70 (35 MYR).

Ferry arrival port in Langkawi

The ferries dock at the island’s main ferry terminal, Kuah Jetty, which is still 20 km away from Pantai Cenang. You’ll have to take a taxi to get to your hotel. Fares start from $5.90 (24 MYR) for the 40-minute taxi ride.

If you’re travelling solo, you can get cheaper rates by taking one of the shared taxis that you can find just outside the port.

From Alor Setar Station, you’ll have to walk 10-15 minutes to the nearest bus stop, where you can take the local bus to Kuala Kedah Ferry Terminal.

The bus ride takes around 20 - 30 minutes for $0.50 (2 MYR), but note that buses come only every 2 hours.

Alternatively, you can take a 20-minute taxi to the ferry terminal with rates from $5 (20 MYR).

There are several ferries operating the Kuala Kedah Jetty to Langkawi route daily.

Departure times vary, but there are trips as early as 07:00 on some days. There are about 5 ferry departures until the afternoon or early evening.

Ticket prices cost $11 (45 MYR) for non-Malaysian residents. Travel time is about 1h 45m.

You can view the full schedule on Langkawi Ferry Line website. Tickets can sell out fast, so it’s best to book them online through Cuti Cuti Langkawi.

Ferry port in Langkawi

Ferries dock at Kuah Jetty, the island’s main ferry terminal that is located around 20 km east of Pantai Cenang. To get to your hotel, you can take a 40-minute taxi with rates from $5.90 (24 MYR).

The most convenient way to travel the 20 km distance from Arau Station to Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal is by taxi. The journey takes around 30 minutes with rates starting from $5.90 (24 MYR).

It is also possible to take the bus, but there are no direct buses to the ferry terminal. You need to first take a bus to the capital city of Kangar and then transfer to another bus to the ferry terminal. With that, travel time can easily take around 1 hour.

Kuala Perlis is closer to the island of Langkawi than Kuala Kedah, so the ferry ride would take only 1h 15m. The ferry ticket is also cheaper at $8.70 (35 MYR) for non-Malaysian residents.

For this route, departure times also vary from day to day. Usually, there are at least 5 ferry departures daily from 06:30 to 18:30. You can check the latest schedules at the Langkawi Ferry Line website.

The ferry also docks at Kuah Jetty, which is still 40 minutes away from the main tourist area of Pantai Cenang. You can complete your journey by taking a taxi with fares from $5.90 (24 MYR).

AirAsia, a low-cost Malaysian airline, offers multiple daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi.

If you book early, you can get a ticket for as low as $19 (75 MYR) for the 1-hour flight.

There are also a few flights with Malaysia Airlines, BatikAir Malaysia, Firefly, Scoot, and Singapore Airlines, but their airfares are normally more expensive than Air Asia’s.

Langkawi Airport is around 8 km away from the main tourist hub of Pantai Cenang.

Taxis are a common mode of transportation on the island and are available 24 hours every day outside the airport. You will be charged a fixed price based on your destination.

To get to Pantai Cenang, you can take a 15-minute taxi with fares from $5 (20 MYR).

If you’re staying in the district capital of Kuah, you can also take a taxi that will take around 25 minutes. Fares start from $6.20 (25 MYR).