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How to get fromGeorge Town to Pulau Perhentianby bus, ferry, plane, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Pulau Perhentian by bus, ferry, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    8h 43m
    RM 147–202

  2. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    9h 46m
    RM 87–147

  3. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - 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 34m
    RM 328–719

George Town to Pulau Perhentian by car ferry, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRM 87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Pulau Perhentian. However, you can take the line 401 bus to Terminal Bas Ekpress Sg 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) 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.

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