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How to get fromChennai to Pulau Perhentianby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Pulau Perhentian by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane MAA - 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
    12h 11m
    RM 620–1,802

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MAA - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    15h 10m
    RM 651–1,339

  3. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane MAA - KUA
    2. Take the bus from Kuantan to Jertehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    16h 32m
    RM 783–2,342

  4. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane MAA - 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
    16h 9m
    RM 901–2,202

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRM 546Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,647.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Pulau Perhentian. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port, then walk to Pulau Perhentian. Alternatively, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, walk to Sungai Nibong, take the bus to Pasir Puteh, take the taxi to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port, then walk to Pulau Perhentian.

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