{"id":186544,"date":"2019-01-20T19:46:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T16:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/"},"modified":"2019-01-20T19:46:10","modified_gmt":"2019-01-20T16:46:10","slug":"how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to travel from Penang to Langkawi by ferry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41b5cfefdba\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a41b5cfefdba\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Is_there_a_direct_ferry_from_Penang_to_Langkawi\" >Is there a direct ferry from Penang to Langkawi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Where_to_catch_the_ferry_in_Penang_and_in_Langkawi\" >Where to catch the ferry in Penang? and in Langkawi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#At_what_time_are_the_Langkawi-Penang_ferries\" >At what time are the Langkawi-Penang ferries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#How_much_does_the_Penang_to_Langkawi_ferry_cost\" >How much does the Penang to Langkawi ferry cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#How_long_does_the_ferry_between_Langkawi_and_Penang_take\" >How long does the ferry between Langkawi and Penang take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Where_to_buy_the_tickets\" >Where to buy the tickets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Is_the_Langkawi-Penang_ferry_safe\" >Is the Langkawi-Penang ferry safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Is_the_Langkawi-Penang_trip_comfortable\" >Is the Langkawi-Penang trip comfortable?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Alternatives_to_the_direct_Penang-Langkawi_ferry\" >Alternatives to the direct Penang-Langkawi ferry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Bus_Ferry_between_Langkawi_and_Penang\" >Bus+ Ferry between Langkawi and Penang<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Bus_Ferry_Georgetown-Kuala_Perlis-Langkawi\" >Bus + Ferry: Georgetown-Kuala Perlis-Langkawi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Bus_Ferry_Georgetown-Kedah-Langkawi\" >Bus + Ferry: Georgetown-Kedah-Langkawi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Flying_from_Penang_to_Langkawi\" >Flying from Penang to Langkawi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Things_to_know_when_traveling_to_Langkawi\" >Things to know when traveling to Langkawi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-travel-from-penang-to-langkawi-by-ferry\/#Things_to_know_when_traveling_to_Penang\" >Things to know when traveling to Penang<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#How to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> from Penang to Langkawi by ferry<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Penang and Langkawi are two of the best tourist destinations in Malaysia. Both islands offer good beaches, nice nature walks, tasty food, and fairly cheap prices.<\/p>\n<p>You may be wondering which one you should visit, or if you could visit both! Well, the good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is that from Penang to Langkawi (or the other way around) is only 119 Km which makes the trip possible and even desirable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi.jpg\" alt=\"Langkawi to Penang ferry\" class=\"wp-image-7827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi-520x319.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi.jpg\" alt=\"Langkawi to Penang ferry\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Best-places-to-go-in-Langkawi-520x319.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption> Stunning View from Langkawi Cable Car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Thus, if you decide to visit both, you\u2019ll need to travel between them and here we will explore how to travel between Penang and Langkawi by ferry, which was our chosen method (but we will also explain some other options).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-outline\">Check our 50 Malaysia travel tips<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_direct_ferry_from_Penang_to_Langkawi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_direct_ferry_from_Penang_to_Langkawi\"><\/span>Is there a direct ferry from Penang to Langkawi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">YES! You can catch a ferry in Penang directly to Langkawi, without returning to the mainland<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_catch_the_ferry_in_Penang_and_in_Langkawi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_catch_the_ferry_in_Penang_and_in_Langkawi\"><\/span>Where to catch the ferry in Penang? and in Langkawi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang.jpg\" alt=\"Where to catch the ferry in Penang\" class=\"wp-image-11008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang-520x351.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang.jpg\" alt=\"Where to catch the ferry in Penang\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-11008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Where-to-catch-the-ferry-in-Penang-520x351.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Pier Swettenham in Georgetown- where you catch the ferry to Langkawi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Penang, you\u2019ll catch the ferry in the Georgetown jetty, which is about 10 minutes walking from most of the guest houses, and the center of the town. Very practical, and very easy. There are also several buses that pass through very close to it.<br \/>In Langkawi, you catch the ferry in Kuah. The jetty isn\u2019t as close to the center, but it\u2019s still walkable. We did it, but it does take some time and you may prefer to just take a taxi. Mostly because you probably won\u2019t be staying in Kuah\u2026<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-cmp=\"Langkawi\" data-gyg-currency=\"USD\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"5AW89LS\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"20467,107104,107104\"><\/div>\n<p> <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_time_are_the_Langkawi-Penang_ferries\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_time_are_the_LangkawiPenang_ferries\"><\/span>At what time are the Langkawi-Penang ferries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are two daily ferries each way, 14 one-way trips per week:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From Georgetown (Penang) to Kuah (Langkawi)\n<ul>\n<li>8:30<\/li>\n<li>14:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>From Kuah (Langkawi) to Georgetown (Penang)\n<ul>\n<li>10:30<\/li>\n<li>15:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry.jpg\" alt=\"what time are the Langkawi-Penang\" class=\"wp-image-11015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry-520x290.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry.jpg\" alt=\"what time are the Langkawi-Penang\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-11015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/direct-Penang-to-Langkawi-ferry-520x290.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption> Langkawi-Penang daily ferries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_the_Penang_to_Langkawi_ferry_cost\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_the_Penang_to_Langkawi_ferry_cost\"><\/span>How much does the Penang to Langkawi ferry cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A ticket (either way) costs 60 RM per person + 10RM per person of port tax in Penang. If you want a return ticket it\u2019s 120 RM (+ 20 RM).<br \/>Note: As of Jan 2019 1 USD = 4.1 RM<\/p>\n<p> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-8832156-12321539\"> <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-8832156-12321539\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" alt=\"Find the best deal with HotelsCombined.com\" border=\"0\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-8832156-12321539\" width=\"100%\" height=\"90\" alt=\"Find the best deal with HotelsCombined.com\" border=\"0\"><\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_ferry_between_Langkawi_and_Penang_take\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_ferry_between_Langkawi_and_Penang_take\"><\/span>How long does the ferry between Langkawi and Penang take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The full journey is around 2 hours and 45 minutes. However, you should note that depending on the weather conditions it may take a bit longer. If the water is rough the ferry can\u2019t sail as fast.<br \/>Check below if you want a shorter ferry ride or no ferry at all.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_the_tickets\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_the_tickets\"><\/span>Where to buy the tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Georgetown, you\u2019ll find operators selling tickets very close to the jetty. It\u2019s fairly easy to spot them. In Kuah, the sellers are just outside the (weirdly not inside!) main terminal building, across the road, behind the KFC.<br \/>You can also buy them online.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi.jpg\" alt=\"Where to buy the tickets to Langkawi\" class=\"wp-image-11006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi-520x309.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi.jpg\" alt=\"Where to buy the tickets to Langkawi\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-11006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/travel-from-Penang-to-Langkawi-520x309.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Langkawi jetty in Kuah, where you catch the ferry to Penang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Langkawi-Penang_ferry_safe\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_LangkawiPenang_ferry_safe\"><\/span>Is the Langkawi-Penang ferry safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes! The ferry is perfectly safe. As we discussed here, Malaysia is a very safe country and this is no exception. Everything is free from danger. Even the areas surrounding the jetties are pretty secure. At least we have never faced anything remotely harmful.<br \/>However, you will find lots of taxis in Kuah asking if you need a lift, but they aren\u2019t pushy.<\/p>\n<p> <script src=\"https:\/\/www.worldnomads.com\/Partner\/GetPartnerWidget?partnerCode=TR4V3LDR4FT5&amp;Source=in-content&amp;loadWithPanelExpanded=true&amp;cultureKey=en&amp;cssVariant=landscape\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"wn-insurance-quote-editor\" style=\"width:800px;background:url(https:\/\/cdn.worldnomads.net\/Content\/styles\/i\/wn\/external-widgets\/widget-bg-grey.jpg);\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Langkawi-Penang_trip_comfortable\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_LangkawiPenang_trip_comfortable\"><\/span>Is the Langkawi-Penang trip comfortable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, the ferries are actually very fast and take a lot of people. The conditions inside are okay, nothing fancy but comfortable enough for a relaxed trip.<br \/>On the other hand, the trip itself may be a bit bouncy. I suppose it comes with the territory of being a high-speed ferry. Thus, if you suffer from seasickness you may want to consider the alternatives below.<br \/>Important note: Take food and drinks with you for the voyage because there\u2019s no one selling them inside the ferry.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi.jpg\" alt=\"Is the Langkawi-Penang trip comfortable\" class=\"wp-image-11007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi-520x402.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi.jpg\" alt=\"Is the Langkawi-Penang trip comfortable\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-11007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ferry-Panang-to-Langkawi-520x402.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption> Langkawi-Penang  direct Ferries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_the_direct_Penang-Langkawi_ferry\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_the_direct_PenangLangkawi_ferry\"><\/span>Alternatives to the direct Penang-Langkawi ferry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, there a few alternatives to the direct ferry. You can either have a shorter ferry ride from one of the other two ports in northwest Malaysia or even fly between the islands.<br \/>Besides Georgetown, you can reach Langkawi by ferry from Kuala Perlis and Kedah. These alternatives are pretty good if you want to reduce your time on a ferry. They are also cheaper, but you need to take more than one transport which can be tiring and takes time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bus_Ferry_between_Langkawi_and_Penang\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bus+_Ferry_between_Langkawi_and_Penang\"><\/span>Bus+ Ferry between Langkawi and Penang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bus_Ferry_Georgetown-Kuala_Perlis-Langkawi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bus_+_Ferry_GeorgetownKuala_PerlisLangkawi\"><\/span>Bus + Ferry: Georgetown-Kuala Perlis-Langkawi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On this option, you need to take the bus from Georgetown to Kuala Perlis and then take the Ferry to Langkawi. The ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi costs 23 RM and takes about 1h 45 minutes. There are ferries almost every hour.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bus_Ferry_Georgetown-Kedah-Langkawi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bus_+_Ferry_GeorgetownKedahLangkawi\"><\/span>Bus + Ferry: Georgetown-Kedah-Langkawi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here you have to take the bus from Georgetown to Kuala Perlis and further take the Ferry to Langkawi. The ferry from Kedah to Langkawi is much closer and takes about 1h 15 minutes and costs 18 RM. This ferry to Langkawi operates every hour from 7 am to 7 pm.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia.jpg\" alt=\"Flying from Penang to Langkawi\" class=\"wp-image-7828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia-520x382.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia.jpg\" alt=\"Flying from Penang to Langkawi\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia-768x564.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Visit-Langkawi-Malaysia-520x382.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>Dataran Lang-  Eagle statue in Langkawi, is the emblem of the island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flying_from_Penang_to_Langkawi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flying_from_Penang_to_Langkawi\"><\/span>Flying from Penang to Langkawi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to take a ferry at all you still can travel between Penang and Langkawi as there\u2019s a pair of operators that offer flights between the islands. <br \/>The fares of these fights are surprisingly cheap if bought well in advance. Plus, being so close to each other means that the flight is quick. Yet, this isn\u2019t our favorite way to do this trip. You need to take into account the time you lose going to and from the airport and its costs. This is an even bigger concern because in Langkawi there isn\u2019t a real public transport system.<br \/>Nevertheless, if you don\u2019t want to use a ferry, this is a great option and less expensive than you might think!<\/p>\n<p>  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type=\"text\/javascript\";\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_know_when_traveling_to_Langkawi\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_know_when_traveling_to_Langkawi\"><\/span>Things to know when traveling to Langkawi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi.jpg\" alt=\"Things to know when traveling to Langkawi\" class=\"wp-image-7829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi-520x369.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi.jpg\" alt=\"Things to know when traveling to Langkawi\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Kilim-Karst-Geoforest-Park-Langkawi-520x369.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption> Kilim Karst Geoforest Park  in Langkawi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>Langkawi doesn\u2019t have a public transport system so you\u2019ll have to rely on the expensive taxis or shuttles.<\/li>\n<li>Langkawi is a tax-free area, and that really shows in Kuah with all the airport-like shops.<\/li>\n<li>Langkawi is really close to Thailand and it\u2019s very easy to travel to the idyllic island of Koh Lipe (for example)<\/li>\n<li>The beaches in Langkawi are better than in Penang but aren\u2019t as good as in Koh Lipe (for example)<\/li>\n<li>The Skycab and S<g class=\"gr_ gr_35 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace\" id=\"35\" data-gr-id=\"35\">kybridge<\/g> are worth the visit, the views are amazing.<\/li>\n<li>Despite the above referred the best attraction in Langkawi is easily the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. If you going to Langkawi you have to take a full-day tour to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/city.frame\" data-gyg-iata=\"LGK\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"city\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"5AW89LS\"><\/div>\n<p> <script async=\"\" defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_know_when_traveling_to_Penang\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_know_when_traveling_to_Penang\"><\/span>Things to know when traveling to Penang<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in George Town\" class=\"wp-image-7622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town-520x308.jpg 520w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in George Town\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-7622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Penang-Hill-George-Town-520x308.jpg 520w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"><figcaption>View of Penang- Penang Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s really easy to travel around Penang, particularly within Georgetown and surroundings. The public transportation works well.<\/li>\n<li>Georgetown is a big city and an important one historically. It\u2019s a UNESCO Heritage site together with Malacca.<\/li>\n<li>Georgetown is one of the places to eat in Malaysia, if not the best.<\/li>\n<li>Penang National Park has the best beaches in Penang and it\u2019s a great hiking spot.<\/li>\n<li>On the other hand, we didn\u2019t like the beaches in Batu Ferringhi very much. It\u2019s dirty\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Georgetown has a huge street art scene, particularly 3D art. 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