Is the Penang ferry still running?
*** New Penang Ferry Service 2021 – 2022 *** Please note: From the 1st of January 2021 (2021-01-01) until June 2022 the old ferries are temporarily being replaced by fast, passenger-only boats (on loan from the Langkawi ferry service).
How do I get a ferry ticket to Penang?
You now have to buy a ticket from the new ticket kiosk, then scan the ticket on the top of the turnstile to pass through. When crossing in the other direction, from Penang to Butterworth on the ferry, there is no charge (you only pay to get to the island).
How long is ferry from Butterworth to Penang?
between 10 to 20 minutes
Duration of Ferry Journey Depending on the currents and sea conditions the journey takes between 10 to 20 minutes. If you drive your car onto the ferry you can get out and walk about and enjoy the scenery. Butterworth is an industrial town but a little bit of beach and fishing village survives next to the ferry pier.
How long is the ferry from Penang to Langkawi?
around 2 hours 45 minutes
The Penang Langkawi ferry route connects Penang Island with Langkawi Island. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Langkawi Ferry Services. The crossing operates up to 3 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 45 minutes.
How do I get from Penang to Langkawi?
The quickest way to get from Penang to Langkawi is to fly which costs RM 95 – RM 360 and takes 50 min. Is there a direct ferry between Penang and Langkawi? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Swettenham Pier and arriving at Kuah Ferry Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day.
Is Pulau Pinang a city?
It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula….Penang.
| Penang Pulau Pinang | |
|---|---|
| Capital | George Town |
| Largest city | Seberang Perai |
| Government | |
| • Type | Parliamentary |
Can I drive my car into Langkawi?
If you want to bring your car to Langkawi, from Kuala Perlis, there is a RORO ferry you can use to bring your car onto Langkawi. There is usually only one daily service at 2 pm and it costs about RM100 to bring in a vehicle.
Is there a ferry from Penang to Langkawi?
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Penang Island and Langkawi Island operated by 1 ferry company – Langkawi Ferry Services. The Penang to Langkawi (Kuah Jetty) ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 2 hour 45 minute.
Is Penang bigger than Singapore?
Overall, Penang is 1,048 km² in size. If it’s just the island part, it’s 293 km². In comparison, Singapore is 719.9 km² in size. It was 581 km2 in 1966.
Is Pulau Pinang same as Penang?
Penang (Malay: Pulau Pinang) is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, by the Malacca Strait. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula.
What is the best time to go Penang Hill?
The best time to go is around 4pm ! You get the best of both times. The view is spectacular during the day and much prettier with the lights on. However most attractions shut by 7pm, hence it is advisable you reach by 4 and cover up the attractions.