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One ticket to Pangkor Island, please!
Once a pirates home-port now a perfect weekend getaway - amazing Pangkor Island. It has everything one could wish for - relaxed and cozy atmosphere, numerous beaches and some stunning sunsets..
Bus from Kuala Lumpur to Perak (Terminal Lumut)
Pangkor Island (Thai "Pang Ko" - beautiful island) is quite easy to get to. Taking a bus from Kuala Lumpur to the ferry port at Lumut is just three hours ride, and by far the cheapest solution to get to Pangkor as it only costs around RM27-RM34 (6-8 USD).
from Kuala Lumpur (TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)) - to Perak (Terminal Lumut)
Buying a ticket is easy and could be done either online through Easybook or at the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) main long distance bus terminal in Kuala Lumpur.
entrance to the main lobby from LRT and ERL train station
ticket counters
arrival / departure status display
bus ticket
arriving at Terminal Lumut
Ferry/boat from Terminal Lumut to Pangkor Town
Once at Terminal Lumut head to Lumut Jetty which is right opposite of the bus station and is only a 3-5 min walk to get to the Jetty.
Lumut Jetty operates daily 07:00 - 20:30. Round trip Lumut-Pangkor costs RM14 (3 USD) with boats leaving every 30 min. A boat ride itself is about 35-40 min with two stops, Pangkor Town - 2nd stop.
ticket counter
round-trip ticket (valid for 30 days)
yellow submarine
safety first
arriving at Pangkor Jetty in Pangkor Town
Additional notes, tips & info:
- be sure you specify the Lumut Jetty as your final destination at the ticket counter at TBS
- for bus tickets bought online, be sure to print out ticket confirmation and then exchange it for the ticket under the arrival and departure display
- ferry tickets are valid for 30 days
- once in Pangkor town rent a motorcycle RM40 a day (9 USD) best way to get around Pangkor (the main roads basically circle the island)