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How to get fromPulau Perhentian to Sabahby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Pulau Perhentian to Sabah by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Perhentian Port to Kuala Besutferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KBR - BKI
    6h 25m
    RM 475–1,765

  2. Ferry, bus, fly to Tawau Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Perhentian Port to Kuala Besutferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane KBR - TWU
    9h 28m
    RM 615–1,930

  3. Ferry, bus, fly to Sandakan Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Pulau Perhentian Port to Kuala Besutferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KBR - SDK
    8h 48m
    RM 579–1,495

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,610.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Pulau Perhentian to Sabah. However, you can walk to Pulau Perhentian Port, take the ferry to Kuala Besut, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can walk to Pulau Perhentian Port, take the ferry to Kuala Besut, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Tawau.

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