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How to get fromPenang to Pulau Perhentian Besarby plane, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Penang to Pulau Perhentian Besar by plane, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, bus, ferry

    best
    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 the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    4h 35m
    RM 326–686

  2. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    9h 43m
    RM 87–147

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    8h 41m
    RM 142–202

Penang to Pulau Perhentian Besar by car ferry, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 87Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Penang to Pulau Perhentian Besar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 333.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Pulau Perhentian Besar, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Pulau Perhentian Besar. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pasar Lebuh Cecil to Pulau Perhentian Port via Terminal Bas Ekpress Sg Nibong, Sungai Nibong, Pasir Puteh, and Kuala Besut Jetty in around 8h 41m.

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