Guide No. 14 · Getting there
Route · Pulau Pangkor
How to get to Pulau Pangkor
Take the ferry from Marina Island jetty near Lumut, 10 to 15 minutes. Lumut is about 3 hours by road from Kuala Lumpur.
The journey
- Kuala LumpurBus from TBS to Lumut, about 4 h, from about RM27. Or drive, about 3 h.
- LumutTaxi or Grab to Marina Island jetty, 8.5 km, about 10 min. Or walk to Jeti Lumut, across from the bus station.
- Marina Island jettyFerry 10–15 min, about RM10 one way. About hourly, 07:15–19:15.
- Pulau PangkorJeti Pangkor in Pangkor town. Taxi van to the west-coast beaches.
Ways across
| From | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Island jetty, LumutUsual route; drivers and online tickets | Ferry | 10–15 min | RM10 |
| Lumut town jettyNext to Lumut bus station; pay at the counter | Ferry, stops at Sungai Pinang Kecil | 30–45 min | – |
| Marina Island jetty, LumutPangkor Laut Resort guests only | Resort speedboat | 15 min | – |
Fares are one way for an adult. Marina Island sells adult returns at RM20; online sites list one-way prices from about RM11–12.50. Lumut town fares differ between sources, about RM10–13 one way; pay at the counter. A dash means no published one-way fare. Child fares are lower; check pangkorferry.com.
Public boats
| Marina Island to Pangkor Laut |
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|---|---|
| Pangkor Laut to Marina Island |
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Public ferries from Marina Island run about every hour from 07:15 to 19:15, and from Pangkor from 06:45 to 18:45. Pangkor Laut Resort boats carry registered guests only; check in at the resort office in the Marina Island jetty complex at least 20 minutes before.
Step by step
Get to Lumut
Several bus companies run from TBS in Kuala Lumpur to Lumut bus station, about 4 hours. Driving from Kuala Lumpur takes about 3 hours. Scoot flies from Singapore to Ipoh, about 1 h 15 to 1 h 30 by road from the jetty.
Choose your jetty
Drivers use Marina Island Jetty Complex at Teluk Muroh, 8.5 km from Lumut town: a short crossing, online tickets and a big paid car park. Bus travellers can walk about 300 m from Lumut bus station to Jeti Lumut. Online tickets sold as “Lumut to Pangkor” leave from Marina Island, not the town jetty.
Buy your ticket with ID
Bring your IC or passport. The operator says that since 1 January 2025 licensed boats must carry a passenger name list. Marina Island tickets are named, fixed to a date and time, and not refundable. Arrive 45 minutes before departure.
Cross and get around
Ferries land at Jeti Pangkor in Pangkor town. Boats from Lumut town stop first at Sungai Pinang Kecil, so stay on. There is no Grab on the island: take a pink taxi van and agree the fare first, about RM12–15 to Pasir Bogak or RM18–30 to Teluk Nipah in 2024.
Questions
How long is the ferry from Lumut to Pangkor?
10 to 15 minutes from Marina Island jetty, or 30 to 45 minutes from the jetty in Lumut town, which stops at Sungai Pinang Kecil.
How much is the ferry to Pangkor?
About RM10 one way or RM20 return for an adult from Marina Island. Online sites list one-way prices from about RM11 to RM12.50. Child fares are lower.
Can I go to Pangkor without a package?
Yes. Ferries run daily, hotels sell rooms only, and taxi vans meet the boats. Bring your IC or passport to buy the ferry ticket.
Does Pangkor close in the monsoon?
No. Ferries and hotels run all year. Sailings can be delayed by weather or tides; the wettest months on this coast are October and November.
Which jetty should I use?
If you drive, Marina Island: a shorter crossing and a big paid car park. If you come by bus, Jeti Lumut is across the road from the bus station. Pangkor Laut Resort guests check in at the resort office at Marina Island.