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

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There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane DMK - 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
    10h 4m
    RM 598–1,092

  2. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane BKK - 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
    10h 17m
    RM 372–1,272

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    23h 42m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    29h 18m

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    12h 40m

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane DMK - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Jerteh, Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    14h 2m
    RM 864–1,494

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRM 389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 983.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Pulau Perhentian Port via Sungai Kolok, Terminal Kota Bharu, Kuala Besut Jetty, and Kuala Besut Jetty in around 23h 42m.

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