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How to get fromPadang Besar to Pulau Perhentian (Island)by train, bus, ferry, tram, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Padang Besar to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by train, bus, ferry, tram, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    10h 42m

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Sungai Petani

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    10h 45m
    RM 78–177

  3. Tram, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane AOR - KBR
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    8h 24m
    RM 377–857

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Padang Besar Perlis to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarbus bus R11
    2. Take the bus from Kangar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    12h 47m
    RM 91–229

Padang Besar to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Sungai Kolok, drive to Terminal Kota Bharu, 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 train from Padang Besar to Pulau Perhentian Port via Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, Kuala Besut Bus Terminal, and Kuala Besut Jetty in around 10h 45m.

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