How to get to Pangkor Island

To get to Pangkor Island, visitors usually start their journey by going to Lumut, a coastal town in Perak, Malaysia. The most popular route is to take a bus from Kuala Lumpur’s Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), which runs every 30 minutes and costs around RM30, taking about four and a half hours.

Alternatively, visitors can choose to take a boat to Batu Gajah, then take a taxi or bus to Lumut. Once in Lumut, the main mode of transport to the island is by ferry. There are two ferry services: one from Lumut that takes around 40 minutes, and one from Marina Island that is a 10-minute faster journey. Ferry fares are quite reasonable, with a return ticket from Lumut costing RM10.

Once on the island, transport options include free pink taxis (microvans) and motorbike rentals, which are popular due to the island’s small size and limited transport options. Motorbike rentals typically range from RM25-40 a day, making it a reasonable option for exploring Pangkor’s scenic routes.

In general, combining a bus or train ride to Lumut followed by a scenic ferry will be an accessible route to see the beauty of Pangkor Island.