There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu by plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
58 minRM 133–543Car ferry, tram, ferry
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 32mRM 86–147Car ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 46mRM 100–167Bus, tram, ferry
- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 48mRM 96–161Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus Hat Yai Bus Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
8h 44mRM 480–539
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu is to car ferry and tram and ferry which costs RM 85 - RM 150 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu is to fly which takes 58 min and costs RM 130 - RM 550.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Tanjung Rhu. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Penang and Tanjung Rhu is 152 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu without a car is to car ferry and tram and ferry which takes 6h 32m and costs RM 85 - RM 150.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu, including transfers.
Penang to Tanjung Rhu bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu is to fly which takes 58 min and costs RM 130 - RM 550. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs RM 480 - RM 550 and takes 8h 44m.
Penang to Tanjung Rhu bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
There are 834+ hotels available in Tanjung Rhu.
What companies run services between Penang, 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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 75–350
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
Bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–17
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
- Book at
- Supernice Grassland
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–95
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95
- Book at
- Nopphayar Trans and Tour
- zeezenithtravel@gmail.com
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 333
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 208 1008
- booking@thubthimsiamtravel.co.th
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 361
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
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