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How to get fromGeorge Town to Tanjung Rhuby plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Tanjung Rhu by plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2h 52m
    RM 133–670

  2. Car ferry, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 1m
    RM 85–147

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus bus Hat Yai Bus Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    8h 44m
    RM 481–539

  4. Bus, tram, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 17m
    RM 95–161

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Lipebus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Koh Lipe
    2. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach to Telaga Harbour Marinaferry ferry Pattaya Beach - Telaga Harbour Marina / ...
    13h 34m
    RM 415–430

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Tanjung Rhu, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Firefly fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Tanjung Rhu via Hat Yai Bus Station and Kuah Jetty Langkawi in around 8h 44m.

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