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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Bengkalisby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bengkalis by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka to Bengkalisferry ferry Mulia Kencana
    7h
    Rp 708,355–736,860

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    2. Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka to Bengkalisferry ferry
    7h 24m
    Rp 785,741–1,150,091

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  • Distance: 236.9 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Bengkalis, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Bengkalis. However, you can take the bus to Melaka Sentral, take the bus to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre, walk to Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka, then take the ferry to Bengkalis. Alternatively, you can take a train from KL Sentral to Bengkalis via Klia T1, Klia, Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre, and Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka in around 7h 24m.

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