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How to get fromKuching to Redang Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuching to Redang Island by plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane KCH - TGG
    2. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    6h 42m
    RM 472–1,318

  2. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KCH - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle bus
    4. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    7h 27m
    RM 842–1,208

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 977.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Redang Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Redang Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), walk to Kuala Trengganu Airport, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, walk to Merang Jetty, then take the ferry to Redang Island Ferry. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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 shuttle to Merang Jetty, walk to Merang Jetty, then take the ferry to Redang Island Ferry.

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