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How to get fromPenang to Bidong Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Penang to Bidong Island by plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane PEN - TGG
    2. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Pulau Bidung Lautferry ferry
    6h 15m
    RM 677–2,015

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Merang Jettybus bus Penang Komtar - Merang Jetty
    2. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Pulau Bidung Lautferry ferry
    10h 27m
    RM 306–1,356

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

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - 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 Pulau Bidung Lautferry ferry
    6h 45m
    RM 863–2,211

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Bidong Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Bidong Island. However, you can 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 Pulau Bidung Laut. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penang Komtar to Pulau Bidung Laut via Merang Jetty and Merang Jetty in around 10h 27m.

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