There are 3 ways to get from Kulim to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by bus, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry via Jertih
best- Take the bus from Kulim to Jertehbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry
6h 30mRM 111–169Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Kulim to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus Kulim
- Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry
8h 18mRM 82–133Fly, bus, ferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
- Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry
6h 54mRM 364–764
Kulim to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by bus, taxi, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Pulau Perhentian (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs RM 80 - RM 140 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Pulau Perhentian (Island) is to bus and ferry via Jertih which takes 6h 30m and costs RM 110 - RM 170.
The distance between Kulim and Pulau Perhentian (Island) is 346 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Pulau Perhentian (Island) without a car is to bus and ferry via Jertih which takes 6h 30m and costs RM 110 - RM 170.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kulim to Pulau Perhentian (Island), including transfers.
There are 319+ hotels available in Pulau Perhentian (Island).
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Kulim to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the bus to Jerteh, take the taxi to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bukit Mertajam, take the bus to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, walk to Terminal Sungai Nibong, take the line 102 bus to Penang Airport, 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, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–550
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Kulim to Jerteh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 50–100
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Kulim to Jerteh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–95
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Kulim to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–100
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Phone
- +6019-558 4736
- [email protected]
- Website
- besutjetty.com
Bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- Schedules at
- besutjetty.com
- Phone
- +6019-558 4736
- [email protected]
- Website
- besutjetty.com
Ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Port
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Schedules at
- besutjetty.com
Ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Port
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Schedules at
- besutjetty.com
Ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Port
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Schedules at
- besutjetty.com
- Phone
- +60 19-558 4736
- [email protected]
- Website
- perhentiantrans.com
Ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Port
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Schedules at
- perhentiantrans.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Port
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Schedules at
- perhentiantrans.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Port
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Schedules at
- perhentiantrans.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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