1. Flight – Ipoh to Langkawi
2. Bus + Ferry to Langkawi
3. Train + Ferry to Langkawi
4. Taxi + Ferry to Langkawi
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From Ipoh to Langkawi you can travel by bus, train, car + ferry / plane.
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- Travel distance from Ipoh to Penang Island is about 365 km by bus/train + ferry via Penang. There are 4 ways how you can get to Langkawi from Ipoh: travel by bus/train + flight, transfer by bus + ferry, transfer by train + ferry or taxi + ferry via Penang. The best and fastest option how you can reach Langkawi from Ipoh is to travel by bus to Penang and take a flight. Transport by plane – direct flight from Penang to Langkawi takes about 1 hour and it costs about $20-70/pp. Another popular and cheapest option is to travel by tourist bus + ferry to Langkawi via Penang.
- There are various buses from Ipoh to Penang and ferry from Penang to Langkawi. Transfer by bus + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang) takes about 7-8 hours and it costs totally about $22-30/pp. It is a good and low-cost option if you want visit beautiful Penang Island. You can also travel by KTM train + ferry via Butterworth and Penang. There is a train from Ipoh to Butterworth, it is about 4 km by ferry from Penang. Transfer by train + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Butterworth and Penang) takes about 8-10 hours and it costs totally about $30-40/pp. There are about 5-6 trains between Butterworth and Ipoh. Butterworth station is about 200m from ferry terminal.
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- The last option how you can travel to Langkawi from Ipoh is to take a taxi to Penang and ferry from Penang – Georgetown to Langkawi. Transfer by private taxi/car + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang) takes about 8-10 hours and it costs totally about $100-200. It is also possible to travel by train to Kuala Perlis – Arau Railway Station in the north of Malaysia, go to Kuala Perlis town and from Kuala Perlis you can also take a ferry to Langkawi. But it is better to travel by bus/train + ferry via Penang, because Penang is worth a visit in Malaysia.
- Langkawi Island is one of the most favorite islands in Malaysia and top tourist and attractive destination. Langkawi is accessible by ferry or plane, there is no bridge to this island. Langkawi offers a lot of various tourist attractions, interesting places, nice beaches, nature and various accommodation facilities. You can search and book tickets and flights to Langkawi online. From Langkawi you can also take a flight to Kuala Lumpur or you can travel by ferry to Koh Lipe in Thailand, travel time is about 1.5 hour.
| Transfer Mode – Ipoh to Langkawi: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus + Flight via Penang | 8-13 hours | $35-70/pp |
| Tourist Bus + Ferry via Penang | 7-8 hours | $22-30/pp |
| Train + Ferry via Penang | 10-12 hours | $30-40/pp |
| Taxi/Car + Ferry via Penang | 7-8 hours | $100-200 |
How do I get from Ipoh to Langkawi?
1. BUS + FLIGHT from Ipoh to Langkawi
A popular and more convenient transfer option from Ipoh to Langkawi Island is to travel by bus and air via Penang. So this transfer option has 2 steps and is convenient for those who want to visit the popular Penang Island as well. The total transfer time from Ipoh to Langkawi by bus and flight via Pennag can take about 8-13 hours.
Of course, this time can vary, depending on the wait for the flight from Penang to Langkawi. A bus and air transfer from Ipoh to Langkawi via Penang costs a total of $35-70/pp, a bus transfer from Ipoh to Penang costs about $3-6/pp and a direct flight from Penang to Langkawi costs about $17-50/pp.
1. BOOK BUS TICKET to Penang ➜
Flights from Penang to Langkawi are relatively very cheap and the flight time is approximately 1 hour. You can use different bus companies for bus transfer from Ipoh to Penang and you can buy tickets online in advance. Air connections from Penang to Langkawi are offered by Firefly, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
AirAsia will usually offer you the cheapest tickets. Bus tickets and air tickets from Ipoh to Langkawi via Penang can be easily searched and purchased online in advance.
You must purchase both bus and plane tickets separately for each route. Bus transfer and flight from Ipoh to Langkawi via Penang is a very good transportation option, flights from Penang are cheap and you will also see the very popular Penang Island. There is no direct flight from Ipoh to Langkawi, but there are also flights from Kuala Lumpur.
2. BUS + FERRY from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang)
One of the land transfer options from Ipoh to Langkawi is to travel by bus / train and boat via Penang. It is again a popular option especially among those who want to visit the popular Penang Island. The total transfer time from Ipoh to Langkawi by bus and boat via Penang can be about 7-8 hours, if you have a good connection by boat from Penang.
In the first step, you can use bus transfers to Penang from CS Travel, Untiti, Seasons Express, Sri Maju Group, Mayang Sari, Sri Theven Travel, Super Nice Express, Plusliner, KPB Express. The bus transfer from Ipoh to Penang takes about 2-2.5 hours and tickets are in the range of $3-6/pp, so this is a cheap option of transportation. You can also take a train to Butterworth and from there you have to take a ferry to Penang, this boat transfer takes about 20 minutes. Again, you can find and buy bus tickets to Penang from Ipoh online.
In the second step, you will take a boat from Georgetown in Penang to Langkawi Island. This option is very popular among tourists and is mainly used by those staying in Penang. The ferry transfer from Penang to Langkawi takes about 3 hours and can be done by Super Fast Ferry Ventures or Langkawi Ferry Services.
These boats / ferries usually depart from the Penang Ferry Terminal, which is located near the city of Georgetown on the island of Penang, and arrive at the Kuah Jetty Terminal on Langkawi.
These are mostly modern boats with seats, where there is also a toilet. Boat tickets from Penang to Langkawi can be searched and purchased online in advance and cost around $20/pp.
3. TRAIN + FERRY from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang)
Another transport option from Ipoh to Langkawi is by train and boat again via Butterworth and Penang. This transfer option has a total of 3 steps, first it is a train journey from Ipoh to Butterworth, then a short boat transfer to Penang and then a ferry transfer to Langkawi. Transfer in this way to Langkawi from Ipoh can take about 10-12 hours in total, but the time may vary and depends on the connecting boat connection from Penang.
KTM Berhad trains depart from Ipoh Railway Station and arrive at Butterworth Railway Station, see Malaysia Railway Map. Train tickets to Butterworth from Ipoh cost about $8-11/pp and the transfer takes about 2 hours. You can search and buy train tickets to Butterworth easily online.
The disadvantage of the train transfer is the limited timetable of these trains. The advantage is that the trains arrive in Butterworth and immediately from there you can use the ferry transfer to Penang, to the city of Georgetown from Pangkalan Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. This is the second step on this route and the boat transfer only takes about 20 minutes, you can buy tickets here on the spot.
These ships then arrive at the city of Georgetown on Penang Island, which is the capital of the island and the base for all tourists. It’s good to stay here for a while and explore Penang from here, it’s a perfect place to stay.
The third step is the boat transfer from Penang to Langkawi Island, which takes about 3 hours. You can try to find and buy tickets for these boats and ferries to Langkawi online in advance.
4. TAXI / CAR + FERRY from Ipoh to Langkawi
If you are also looking for a private transfer, you can use it for transport from Ipoh to Penang. From Penang, you must again use the ferry transfer to Langkawi. So this transport option has 2 steps, first a private car with a driver from Ipoh to Penang and then a boat transfer to Langkawi.
This is the most expensive transport option to Penang, as you will have the entire car and an experienced driver all to yourself. Transportation from Ipoh to Langkawi by private car and ferry via Penang can take about 8-10 hours. It depends on how long you wait for the ferry connection from Penang to Langkawi.
For private transfers / taxis from Ipoh to Penang, you can use the well-known private company Daytrip. It has modern smaller classic cars and even larger minivans for more people on the route from Ipoh to Penang. Larger cars such as minivans for 4-7 people are always a more expensive option than smaller cars.
A private car transfer from Ipoh to Pennag takes about 2 hours and costs between $80-190/car. However, you can of course calculate the price of the fare per individual passenger. You can search and book your private car / taxi to Penang from Ipoh online in advance. Always read all transfer instructions carefully and follow the instructions of the transport companies when booking a private car and other tickets.
❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel route from Ipoh to Langkawi:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flight from Ipoh to Langkawi?
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- Book tickets and flights from Ipoh to Langkawi online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- You can search another route, e.g. Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur, Penang to Langkawi…
2. What is the travel time from Ipoh to Langkawi?
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- Travel by bus + plane from Ipoh to Langkawi via Penang takes about 8-13 hours.
- Travel by tourist bus + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang) takes about 7-8 hours.
- Travel by train + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang) takes about 10-12 hours.
- Travel by taxi/car + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang) takes about 7-8 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Ipoh to Langkawi?
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- Transfer by bus + plane from Ipoh to Langkawi via Penang costs about $30-70/pp.
- Transfer by tourist bus + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang) costs about $22-30/pp.
- Transfer by train + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang) costs about $30-40/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi + ferry from Ipoh to Langkawi (via Penang) costs about $100-200.
4. What is the travel distance from Ipoh to Langkawi?
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- Travel distance from Ipoh to Langkawi is about 365 km by bus/train + ferry via Penang and about 240 km by plane.
5. Is there a flight from Penang to Langkawi?
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- Yes, there is a direct flight from Penang to Langkawi and these flights are also very cheap.
6. What is the cheapest way of transfer to Langkawi from Ipoh?
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- The cheapest way how to travel to Langkawi from Ipoh in Perak State is to travel by tourist bus + ferry via Penang. The most cheapest option of transfer to Langkawi from Ipoh should cost about $22-25/pp.
7. What is the best way of transfer to Langkawi from Ipoh?
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- The best and fast way how to get from Ipoh to Langkawi is to travel by bus + plane via Penang.
8. How many options of transfer you can use to Langkawi?
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- There are 4 options how you can travel to Langkawi from Ipoh: bus + flight, bus + ferry, train + ferry or taxi/car + ferry.
9. Where and how you can also travel from Langkawi?
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- From Langkawi you can also travel by ferry to Kuala Perlis (about 35 km east of Langkawi) or Penang (about 180 km south of Langkawi) or you can take a direct flight to Kuala Lumpur – the capital of Malaysia.
10. How you can travel from Penang to Langkawi?
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- There are 2 options how you can reach Langkawi Island from Penang Island – travel by ferry from Georgetown or you can travel by plane – direct flight. Travel time by ferry from Georgetown to Langkawi is about 3 hours, by plane from Penang Airport it is about 1 hour. Langkawi is accessible only by ferry or plane.
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