There are 4 ways to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu by plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, bus, or train
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 145–322Car ferry, tram, ferry
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 3mRM 101–159Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus Sungai Nibong
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
7h 24mRM 126–239Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 21mRM 128–250
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu is to car ferry and tram and ferry which costs RM 100 - RM 160 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu is to fly which takes 58 min and costs RM 140 - RM 330.
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 3m and costs RM 100 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Penang to Tanjung Rhu, including transfers.
There are 788+ hotels available in Tanjung Rhu.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tanjung Rhu, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Firefly, and Flydubai fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) every 4 hours.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–250
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–260
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,100–5,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 11–35
- Express First
- RM 22–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–14
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28–120
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- 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 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 27–45
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 27
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 21–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 21
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
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