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Langkawi Ferry Services

 

Being an island of Malaysia in Andaman Sea, Langkawi's one of the main mode of connections with other parts of Malaysia and neighboring countries is through boat or ferry services. There are several ferry routes and services that provide Langkawi's waterways. The nearest point linked with Langkawi by ferry is Kuala Perlis which is located 31kms to its east and on the western coast of Malaysia's main land.  

 

Other ferry points in Malaysia accessible from Langkawi includes Kuala Kedah (51kms away and at the north western coast of Malaysia's main land), and Penang (110kms away also at the western coast of Malaysia). Satun of Thailand is also connected through a ferry service from Langkawi. 

 

Kuah Jetty in Kuah town is Lankawi's main ferry point (or terminal) from where the ferries/boats leave and arrive. The entrance to Kuah Jetty is through a large & modern shopping complex. At the opposite side of the shopping center, i.e. on the other side of the road, there is a Tourist Information Center run by the Malaysia Government. You can collect free brochures and maps of various places of Malaysia including Langkawi, Penang, Kuala lumpur etc. from here.  

 

 

 

Ferry routes & time to reach 

1) Langkawi - Kuala Perlis: 1hr 15min (31kms) 

2) Langkawi - Kuala Kedah: 1hr 30min (51kms)