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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Besar Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Besar Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Pulau Besarferry ferry
    5h 21m
    RM 44–117

  2. Bus, ferry via Kota Tinggi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan TNB @ Johor Bahr to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus T10
    2. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Pulau Besarferry ferry
    5h 31m
    RM 35–90

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  • Distance: 163.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Besar Island, Johor, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Besar Island. However, you can take the bus to Mersing, take the bus to Majlis Daerah Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan TNB @ Johor Bahr to Pulau Besar via Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, Kota Tinggi, Terminal Bas Mersing, and Mersing Jetty in around 5h 31m.

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