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How to get fromPadang Besar to Redang Islandby train, bus, ferry, plane, tram, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Padang Besar to Redang Island by train, bus, ferry, plane, tram, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Kuala Kangsar

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsartrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Jeti Tamadun Islam to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    11h 37m
    RM 209–274

  2. Tram, car ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Merang Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    13h 58m
    RM 106–154

  3. Train, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane AOR - TGG
    3. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    8h 21m
    RM 452–1,175

  4. Train, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus 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
    14h 8m
    RM 467–573

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kulimbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kulim Bus Terminal to Merang Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    14h 13m
    RM 137–178

  6. Train, fly to Redang Island Airport

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Redang Island Airport (RDN)plane plane AOR - RDN
    16h 51m
    RM 622–1,145

Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 740.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Redang Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Redang Island. However, you can drive to Padang Besar, take the train to Kuala Kangsar, walk to Kuala Kangsar, take the bus to Kuala Terengganu, take the taxi to Jeti Tamadun Islam, then take the ferry to Redang Island Ferry. Alternatively, you can take the train to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) 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.

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