Car Ferry to Langkawi by Kuala Perlis Jetty
The Kuala Perlis Jetty is a popular departure point for those traveling to Langkawi by car. Situated in the most northern state of Malaysia, Perlis. Here’s everything you need to know about driving into Langkawi via the Kuala Perlis Jetty using a car ferry.
How many Car Ferry Operators are in Kuala Perlis Jetty?
There are only 2 available car ferry operators in Kuala Perlis Jetty.
- Wantas Roro
- Langkawi Auto Express
To begin your adventure, you’ll need to drive to Kuala Perlis Jetty, which is easily accessible by road.
The journey itself is scenic, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful Malaysian countryside along the way.
Our experience with Wantas Roro was wonderful. The ferry was clean and the whole process was well managed. This is a company we would highly recommend.
#1 Buy your tickets through their website.
You may buy your tickets online through the website. The links to the website are below. We highly recommend buying your tickets well ahead as places gets sold out quite quickly depending on the season. Some have recommended booking 2 months in advance.
What are the Schedules?
The peak season for those travelling to Langkawi will be from November to April. There are only 1 to 2 sailings per day depending on the weather conditions and seasons. You may view their latest schedules through their website below.
The link to their website is here.
Wantas RORO: https://production.wantasroro.com/
Langkawi Autoexpress: https://langkawiauto.com/
Source: Wantas RORO
How much does the ticket cost?
Do note that every vehicle driver is Free of Charge. Only passengers will be charged based on the passenger rate. Below is a breakdown of the charges for a two way trip including port charges for a smallest sedan type and the smallest engine spec for SUV, MPV, pick up, van and 4×4.
Source: Wantas RORO & Langkawi Auto Express
For a more detailed price, you may view it from their websites above.
#2 “THE DAY” has arrived (Driving up the Car Ferry)
Be there at least an hour before your ferry departure for customs inspection purposes. Once you arrive at Kuala Perlis Jetty, you’ll need to secure a parking spot to get your documents processed to allow you to board the ferry. We recommend parking in the parking lot beside the mosque as it is the nearest to the document processing office and the jetty embarkment area.
Driving to the jetty can be quite confusing as signage is quite limited. However, don’t fret, the staff at the jetty are very friendly and helpful, always ready to assist you.
#3 Ferry Departing and the Journey Begins
Once the ferry has loaded all the vehicles. Now it is time for departure. You can head up to the passenger’s lounge and watch a show, they even have some snacks and beverages. The passenger’s lounge is air conditioned. There are also restrooms provided.
Above the passenger lounge is a viewing deck where you can enjoy the breeze and see the Andaman Sea. The area is partially shaded, so it won’t get too hot. In addition, we found two tables located just beside the captain’s deck, where you can enjoy your meal with the sea breeze. If you wish to occupy that space, you need to book it as soon as possible.
How Long is the Whole Journey to Langkawi?
The journey typically takes around 2 hours 15 minutes, depending on weather conditions. The whole journey will also take an additional 30 minutes due to loading and unloading depending on how many vehicles, which would make the whole trip to nearly 3 hours.
Finally, i hope the info above helps and have an enjoyable and safe trip!
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