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

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Tanjung Rhu by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, or tram

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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 138–719

  2. Bus, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    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 48m
    RM 96–162

  3. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry 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 100–172

  4. 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 109–149

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • 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) every 4 hours.

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