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By Road
Visitors travelling by road have to drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala
Perlis on the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the main
take-off points by ferry to Langkawi. The journey from Kuala Lumpur to
Kuala Kedah takes about 6 hours while Kuala Perlis is another one hour
away. Car parking facilities are available at both points.
By Air
The Langkawi International Airport at Padang Mat Sirat is about 20 km
from Kuah and 8 km from the beach resorts in Pantai Cenang. Direct air
services from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi are provided by .Malaysia
Airlines on a daily basis and Air Asia five times weekly. Silk Air
also flies regularly from Singapore to the island. There are also
direct international flights to Langkawi from Osaka and Taipei.
By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) or Malayan Railway provides
comfortable and economical rail services from Kuala Lumpur to Alor
Setar and Arau. From Alor Setar or Arau, you can take a taxi or bus to
Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively and then proceed by ferry to
Langkawi By
Ferry
There are 4 ports of embarkation from where one can take a ferry to
Langkawi Islands.Three are in Malaysia and one in southern Thailand.
The ports are : -
1. Kuala Perlis in Perlis
Kuala Perlis is about 30.5 Km from Langkawi Island.It provides the
shortest route to the island.This fishing village at the mouth of
Perlis River is becoming increasingly important as the transit point
to Langkawi.Its ferry terminal has been upgraded recently to upgrade
the passenger facilities. Kuala Perlis can be reached via road and
rail.Keretapi Tanah Melayu or KTM (Malayan Railways) provides
comfortable train service (Langkawi Express) from Kuala Lumpur to
Arau,from where one can take a taxi to Kuala Perlis.
2. Kuala Kedah in
Kedah
Kuala Kedah also provides ferry services to Langkawi Islands.One can
travel to Kuala Kedah by road or rail.Train travellers have to proceed
to Kuala Kedah in a taxi from Alor Star.A new jetty terminal has been
constructed here to cater for the increase in the passenger flow to
Langkawi Island.
3. Georgetown in Penang Island
There is also a ferry service from Penang Island to Langkawi
4. Satun in South Thailand
There are 3 ferry services daily to Lagkawi from Satun.
By Cruise
A novel way to take a holiday to Langkawi is by cruise ship. Cruises
are of varying duration depending on the ports of call en-route to
Langkawi. Embarkation points are at Port Klang and Singapore.
Geting around in
Langkawi is easy and convenient. Whether you are travelling from the
airport to Kuah, the biggest town on Langkawi or moving about in town
itself, you should have no problem catching a car or hoping on a bus.
Besides, there are local and International car hire companies that
provide self drive service.
Cars cab rented for between RM80 to RM100 per day. Motorcycles can be
hired for between RM30 to RM35 per day. Bicycles would cost from RM18
to RM20 per day.
The bus and taxi terminal are located near Kuah jetty and you can eith
take a 5-minute taxi drive or a 20-minute walk to get to town.
By Bus
From Kuah Town to Pantai Cenang
Every hour from 7.00am till 6.15pm
Fare : RM1.40
From Kuah Town to Pantai Kok and Burau Bay
Every Two Hour from 8.00am till 4.30pm
Fare : RM1.70
From Kuah Town to Padang Lalang and Teluk Ewa
Every hour from 7.00am till 6.16pm
Fare : RM1.90
By Taxi
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From Jetty
to |
Rate (RM)
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Kuah Town |
4.00 |
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Pokok Asam |
6.00 |
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Pantai
Cenang |
12.00 |
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Pantai Kok |
15.00 |
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Datai Bay |
25.00 |
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Tanjung Rhu |
15.00 |
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Pantai
Tengah |
12.00 |
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From Jetty
to |
Rate (RM)
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Pantai Kok |
12.00 |
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Pantai
Cenang |
10.00 |
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Burau Bay |
12.00 |
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Jalan
Penarak |
15.00 |
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Tanjung Rhu |
15.00 |
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Pantai
Tengah |
12.00 |
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Telaga Tujuh |
15.00 |
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Air Hangat
Village |
12.00 |
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Datai Bay |
25.00 |
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