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How to get fromPenang to Redang Islandby bus, ferry, plane, shuttle, car ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Merang Jettybus bus Penang Komtar - Merang Jetty
    2. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    10h 12m
    RM 96–116

  2. Fly, 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 Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    6h 30m
    RM 648–970

  3. Car ferry, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Jeti Tamadun Islam to Redang Island Ferryferry ferry
    11h 11m
    RM 205–273

Penang to Redang Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Redang Island. However, you can take the bus to Merang Jetty, walk to Merang Jetty, then take the ferry to Redang Island Ferry. Alternatively, 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, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, walk to Merang Jetty, then take the ferry to Redang Island Ferry.

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