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

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

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane JHB - 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 25m
    RM 264–727

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Gua Musangtrain train Ert
    2. Take the bus from Gua Musang to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    14h 38m
    RM 118–194

  3. Bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    14h 35m
    RM 142–259

  4. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SIN - 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
    7h 50m
    RM 415–784

  5. Fly from Seletar Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seletar Airport (XSP) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane XSP - 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 18m
    RM 671–1,872

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharubus 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
    15h 10m

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 173Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 645.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) 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 bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Pulau Perhentian Port via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Kuala Besut Jetty, and Kuala Besut Jetty in around 14h 35m.

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