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

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Tanjung Rhu by plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2h 55m
    RM 138–369

  2. Car ferry, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 34m
    RM 86–147

  3. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 46m
    RM 99–162

  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 Startram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 50m
    RM 95–160

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 52m
    RM 118–172

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 48m
    RM 98–138

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration39 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Tanjung Rhu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

AirAsia, Firefly, and Flydubai fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day.

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