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How to get fromMelbourne to Pulau Perhentianby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Pulau Perhentian by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane MEL - 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
    16h 41m
    RM 1,096–2,746

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MEL - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    21h 50m
    RM 1,022–2,983

  3. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane MEL - KUA
    2. Take the bus from Kuantan to Jertehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    22h 27m
    RM 1,309–3,386

  4. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane MEL - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Jerteh, Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    21h 44m
    RM 1,377–3,546

  5. Fly to Ipoh, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane MEL - IPH
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    23h 31m
    RM 1,489–3,732

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRM 956Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6,677.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 41m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Pulau Perhentian. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port, then walk to Pulau Perhentian. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), take the taxi to Kuantan, take the bus to Jerteh, take the taxi to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port, then walk to Pulau Perhentian.

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