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How to get fromSydney to Pulau Perhentian Besarby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Pulau Perhentian Besar by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SYD - 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
    17h 18m
    RM 1,118–3,229

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SYD - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    22h 16m
    RM 894–1,866

  3. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane SYD - KUA
    2. Take the bus from Kuantan to Jertehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    20h 58m
    RM 1,381–3,469

  4. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane SYD - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Jerteh, Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    20h 56m
    RM 1,598–3,829

  5. Fly to Ipoh, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane SYD - IPH
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    24h 40m
    RM 1,561–3,815

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 998Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,900.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pulau Perhentian Besar, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Pulau Perhentian Besar. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, 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 the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), take the taxi to Kuantan, take the bus to Jerteh, take the taxi to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port.

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