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How to get fromAlor Setar to Pulau Perhentian (Island)by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Alor Setar to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Alor Setar
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    9h 12m
    RM 82–147

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    10h 2m
    RM 77–155

  3. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane AOR - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    6h 53m
    RM 386–852

Alor Setar to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the bus to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port.

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