How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi: 4 ways

Tours to Malaysia are very popular among tourists today. Look at the unusual nature, take a walk between local attractions and at the same time not spend much of your finances – what could be better? But when it comes to a specific exotic place – the island of Langkawi, not all travelers can tell which path is the most optimal and simple. Let's try to figure out together how best to get from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi.

Air travel

As you know, there are no direct flights from Russia or other countries to the island of Langkawi. Therefore, initially it is worth reconciling with the fact that the trip will run through the capital of Malaysia.

It is up to everyone to decide which company to choose for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, but most tourists who have repeatedly traveled a long way to this exotic place agree that there is no better offer than the offer of the budget company AirAsia.

This option is suitable for those who have chosen a direct course to the island and do not plan to linger in Kuala Lumpur, and if you also look for great ticket offers by booking them in advance before the trip, then the total cost of the trip will pleasantly surprise you. For example, you can get to the island from the capital of Malaysia for only 1000 rubles.

This way of travel captivates with its speed. If you make a simple comparison with the “earthly” route, it turns out that you will be able to save at least a day. Experienced travelers know that the most favorable flight fares can be purchased on special airline websites.

You just need to go to the carrier's website and enter the initial data, flight time, or just look at the great deals and discounts that are systematically advertised on the websites. Thus, you will significantly reduce both the travel time and your expenses.

If you have chosen this way of travel, then it will be useful for you to know that there is a significant distance between the terminals of Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It will have to be overcome by buses that run every 20 minutes. The distance between the terminal where international flights arrive and the LCCT domestic flight terminal is more than 20 km, which is not possible to pass on your own.

Accordingly, when planning time for a flight and ordering tickets, you should not forget about the reserve period that you will have to spend in line for baggage claim and transfer to another terminal, as well as going through all the necessary formal procedures at the border. Do not neglect the time that may be needed in case of a flight delay. As practice shows, three hours between the arrival of a flight to Malaysia and departure to the island is enough to go through all the formal procedures.

And finally, to make finding the bus much easier, you should follow the signs “LCCT shuttle transfer”, which will lead you to the public transport parking lot, where you can easily get to the terminal you need. Everything is very simple and clear, so you can't get lost.

For those who decide to stay in the capital of Malaysia, there is an alternative way to get to the coveted island by air. In addition to the already mentioned terminal at the international airport, you can fly to Langkawi from another airport – Subang. Budget planes fly here daily, so everyone can choose the right flight and time.

Finally, it is worth noting that flights to the islands of Malaysia are very popular. Many tourists prefer to pay a little more for the road, getting a comfortable seat in the cabin in return and reducing the flight time.

Train + ferry to Langkawi

If you prefer to travel on solid ground, you should know one caveat: travel is unlikely to be more economical, but there are exceptions to every rule. For example, moving by train or regular bus will be slightly, but still cheaper than air travel. Since the path to the island is only partially overland, some distance will have to be overcome with the help of boats.

One of the most popular routes is the one that runs overland to the ferry. Then tourists get over to the ferry and overcome part of the way along the water surface.

We note right away that ferries to Langkawi run from the cities of Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis, so they will be the goal of the first part of the trip. But there is one drawback: there is no direct railway connection with these cities, so every tourist will have to make a change.

The nearest stations where you will need to get off the train are Alor Setar (Kedah) and Arau. And the most popular trains are those that run at night. After all, you do not have to spend a day on a trip, and at night you can have a good rest. The cost of such a trip will be from 24 to 100 ringit, depending on the level of comfort that you choose. To make it clearer, 1 ringit approximately corresponds to 10 rubles.

As soon as you arrive at one of the aforementioned stations, you should immediately look for the next bus to the ferry crossing. This segment of the journey will cost you a modest 1.5 ringit. Although there is an alternative, faster way to travel. This is a taxi. But to call it budget (the trip from the station to the ferry will cost 18 ringit) is clearly not possible.

Bus + ferry to Langkawi

But the easiest way to travel by land is considered to be a bus ride. There are two benefits to this trip:

Buses leave for the ferry every hour, and the fare rarely exceeds RM40. It is recommended to book a ticket a day or two before departure.

To Langkawi by water

But the ways to get to the exotic island are not limited to this. There is another popular way. Since Langkawi is an island in the Andaman Sea, one of the popular ways to get to its shores is considered to be a sea voyage. And a boat or a ferry is ready to help with this. We already mentioned the ferry a little earlier, but still it is worth talking about this method in more detail.

The final destination for the sea trip is the city on the island called Cua. It is from here that the easiest way to get to the island is by water. Several boats and ferries ply here daily, starting at 8 am. The last one leaves approximately at 18.30. Getting on a boat or ferry is quite simple – they run every hour.

Lankawi Ferry Services

Now let's talk about the most demanded operators of water vehicles. The first and one of the most popular among tourists is Lankawi Ferry Services. This is the largest company that has almost the largest mini-fleet in the whole country. Small, but very fast ferries are ready to take on board up to 200 passengers at a time. Moreover, the most comfortable conditions have been created for tourists: air conditioning, a small but cozy dining room and even a place to watch a video.

Happy Express

Bahagia Express services are considered no less popular. You can get on the ferry of this carrier both in the morning and in the afternoon. Fast, modern ferries depart from Weld Quay Pier and deliver passengers to Quay Pier in Langkawi. The cost of the trip averages up to 35 ringit, and the time required for the journey is 2.5 hours. You can board the company's boat in Georgetown at 8.30 and 3.45 in the morning. But it will be possible to leave the island only after lunch – at 14.40 or 17.30.

Terminal Lake

And another operator whose ferries and boats are always at the service of tourists is the Telaga Terminal company. But these ferries run between Langkawi and the Thai island of Koh Lipe.

It is worth booking tickets for boats and ferries in advance. This will help you get the best seats, avoid crowding at the peak of the tourist season, and even, maybe, you will be able to get a small, but still such a nice discount. Yes, and a pre-ordered ticket in an unfamiliar country gives confidence.

Good luck with your travels and have a great vacation on an exotic piece of land called Langkawi.

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