How to get to Pangkor Island
Pangkor Island is a hilly island located just 3.5 km off Malaysia's west coast. Although a popular holiday destination for locals, it receives few tourists for the rest of the year. It's the place you want to be if you're looking for beautiful yet deserted beaches in the peninsula.
Thanks to its calm and clear surrounding waters, snorkelling and diving are among the most popular activities. Kayaking is another must! That or a boat tour around the island, which will give you a better view of its many unspoiled features.
Within Pangkor Island itself, we highly recommend a visit to the 350-year-old Dutch Fort, a tour of the colourful Chinatown, and a hike to Pangkor Hill.
Pangkor Island can be reached by a short ferry ride from the mainland town of Lumut in Perak Malaysia. Depending on where you're coming from, you can reach Lumut by bus, train, or flight.
Getting to Pangkor Island by Bus
The bus is the cheapest and easiest way to get to Pangkor Island via Lumut. If you're coming from the popular tourist destinations of Kuala Lumpur and Penang, you can easily get a direct bus bound for Lumut.
Kuala Lumpur to Lumut by Bus
Ferries from Lumut to Pangkor Island depart every 30 to 45 minutes from 07:00 to 20:30. You'll have to buy your return ticket at the port. This costs 14 MYR ($4). Travel time is around 30 minutes.
The ferry makes two stops. The first is in Sungai Pinang Kecil (SPK), where many locals get off. The second stop is at Pangkor Town for tourists.
From the port, you can take a taxi to your hotel for around 15 MYR ($4). Shared taxis are also available.
Written by Ela
Senior Travel Writer
Last updated 3 years ago
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