1. Bus + Ferry to Redang
2. Flight + Ferry to Redang
3. Flight to Redang Island
4. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island you can get by bus / plane + ferry / boat.
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- Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island is about 510 km by land via Kuala Terengganu and about 340 km by plane. There are 3 options how you can get to Redang Island from Kuala Lumpur: travel by tourist bus + ferry, transfer by plane + ferry or you can take a direct flight. The most popular and cheap way of transfer to Redang Island from Kuala Lumpur is to travel by bus + ferry via Kuala Terengganu. Travel by bus + ferry from Kuala Lumpur to Redang takes about 10-14 hours and it costs totally about $23-30/pp.
- There are various bus companies to Kuala Terengganu and ferry from Shahbandar Jetty in Kuala Terengganu to Redang Island. Ferry schedule between Kuala Terengganu and Redang Island is a bit limited. Another option how you can reach Redang Island from Kuala Lumpur is to travel by plane + ferry, also via Kuala Terengganu. Transport by plane + ferry from Kuala Lumpur to Redang (via Kuala Terengganu) takes about 6-8 hours and it costs totally about $45-100/pp. There are flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu. There is no railway from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu, travel by train is not possible.
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- The last way how you can travel to Redang Island from Kuala Lumpur is to take a direct flight. Flight schedule from Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport) to Redang Airport is very limited. You can use these domestic airlines to Redang Island: Berjaya Air or SKS Airways. Direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island takes only about 1.5 hour and it costs about $40-90/pp. Before you book your flight to Redang, check carefully the information about baggage, because it can be limited (7 kg). Redang Island is about 55 km from Kuala Terengganu city and is accessible by ferry/boat from ferry terminal in Kuala Terengganu or plane.
- Redang (Pulau Redang) is one of the most beautiful islands in Malaysia, you can find there various amazing sandy beaches and it is very good option to take a holiday in this island. The largest of the nine protected islands in the South China Sea is a paradise for diving, snorkeling, but also swimming and relaxation on pristine beaches, inland attracts trekking in the jungle. The main season on Redang Island is from spring to autumn. Due to heavy rains, the majority of resorts as of 31.10. closes and resumes operations in March. Read carefully the instructions how you can go to Redang Island from Kuala Lumpur below in this article. From Kuala Lumpur you can also go to Tioman – one of the most beautiful islands in Malaysia, or you can visit Kuantan in Pahang.
| Transfer Mode – Kuala Lumpur to Redang: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus + Ferry (via Kuala Terengganu) | 10-14 hours | $22-30 |
| Plane + Ferry (via Kuala Terengganu) | 6-8 hours | $35-100 |
| Direct Flight | 1.5 hour | $35-90 |
How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island?
1. BUS + FERRY from Kuala Lumpur to Redang
A) Bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu
The most popular, cheapest, but also longer way to get to Redang Island from Kuala Lumpur is by bus and boat via the city of Kuala Terengganu. This option therefore has 2 steps and takes more travel time than an air transfer. The first step is to travel by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. If you don’t mind a longer transfer time, it is partly also an opportunity to see part of Malaysia from the ground.
Modern seater buses of various companies like Ayu Express, Nini Express, Marar Liner, Ekspres Mutiara, Darul Iman Express, Prisma Express ply this route and the journey takes 6-8 hours. These companies are usually well rated by other travelers as well, you can read these reviews when ordering tickets online. Bus transfer to Kuala Terengganu is cheap and tickets from Kuala Lumpur range from $9-12/pp.
Buses to Kuala Terengganu depart from the TBS Kuala Lumpur bus stop in Kuala Lumpur Metro and arrive at Kuala Terengganu city centre. Boats to Redang Island also leave a short distance from the arrival point. Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) is the main bus terminal in Kuala Lumpur, it is located in the center of the city and is easily accessible by various means of transport such as buses, taxis or the sky rail. You can easily search and book bus tickets to Kuala Terengganu online. Read carefully all the instructions before you book your tickets online.
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B) Ferry / Boat from Kuala Terengganu to Redang
The second step after arriving in the city of Kuala Terengganu is to go by boat/ferry to Redang Island. Even before you go to the island, you can get to know the city of Kuala Terengganu and visit some nearby beaches for rest and relaxation. Boat transfer from Kuala Terengganu city to Redang is the only way to get to this island from there, the island is not connected to the mainland by any road.
Boats and ferries depart from Taman Tamadun Islam Jetty or Sejahtera Ferry Services and arrive mainly at Pulau Redang Jetty on Redang Island. Boat transfers will be offered by Sejahtera Ferry Services Sdn Bhd or other local companies. The boat/ferry journey from Kuala Terengganu to Redang Island takes approximately 1.5-2 hours and the travel distance is approximately 55 km.
2. FLIGHT + FERRY from Kuala Lumpur to Redang
Another and significantly faster and more comfortable transfer option to Redang Island from Kuala Lumpur is by air and by boat, again via the city of Kuala Terengganu. This option again has 2 steps and the first step is a direct air connection from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. For direct air connections to Kuala Terengganu, you can use the well-known and verified companies Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia, but the flight schedule is a bit more limited.
Flights are operated from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kuala Terengganu Airport (Sultan Mahmud Airport). The airport in Kuala Terengganu is located approximately 8 km from the city center. Flying is the fastest way to get here, a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu takes approximately 1 hour, with the waiting time at the airport, the transfer can take a total of about 3 hours.
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All flights that operate from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu are Economy class flights and cost between $25-80/pp. You can easily search and book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu online even in advance. The next step is again a boat / ferry trip from Kuala Terengganu to Redang Island. As already written above, you can use the ferry services from Taman Tamadun Islam Jetty or Sejahtera Ferry Services.
These boats arrive mainly at Pulau Redang Jetty on Redang Island. Boat transfers will be offered by Sejahtera Ferry Services Sdn Bhd or other local companies. The ferry journey from Kuala Terengganu to Redang Island takes approximately 1.5-2 hours. Tickets for these boats to Redang can be purchased online at Kuala Terengganu ports.
3. FLIGHT from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island
The fastest transfer option to Redang Island from Kuala Lumpur is direct air connection by private airlines. These direct smaller aircraft flights to Redang Island are offered by Berjaya Air or SKS Airways and the flights are operated from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport to Redang Airport (Redang STOLport). Berjaya Air or SKS Airways are smaller private companies and offer air transfers to other islands in Malaysia.
Berjaya Air also offers a reservation at a hotel resort on Redang Island along with the air transfer. However, the flight schedule is rather more limited and you have to search and book these flights on the websites of the respective companies. It may happen that even outside the tourist season or in case of bad weather, these direct flights are not operated at all.
The direct flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island takes approximately 1.5 hours and prices range from $40-100/pp. These flights may have a limited maximum baggage weight, please read these conditions carefully before ordering your tickets.
❓ FAQ — Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island:
1. How to book tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island or Terengganu?
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- Book tickets / flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu / Redang on 12go.asia.
- It is possible to search another route, e.g. Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Lumpur, Penang to Langkawi…
2. What is the travel time from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island?
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- Transfer by bus + ferry from Kuala Lumpur to Redang (via Kuala Terengganu) takes about 10-14 hours.
- Transfer by plane + ferry from Kuala Lumpur to Redang (via Kuala Terengganu) takes about 6-8 hours.
- Direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island takes only about 1.5 hour.
3. How much does it cost to get from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island?
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- Travel by tourist bus + ferry from Kuala Lumpur to Redang (via Kuala Terengganu) costs about $23-30/pp.
- Travel by plane + ferry/boat from Kuala Lumpur to Redang (via Kuala Terengganu) costs about $35-100/pp.
- Direct flight by Berjaya Air or SKS Airways from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island costs about $40-100/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island?
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- Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island is about 510 km by land and about 340 km by direct flight.
5. What is the best way of transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island?
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- The best and fast way how to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island is to travel by plane. There are direct flights of Berjaya Air or SKS Airways from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Sabang) in Kuala Lumpur. But these flights to Redang Island are very limited
6. What is the cheapest way of travel from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island?
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- The cheapest way how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island is to travel by tourist bus + ferry via Kuala Terengganu. The most cheapest transfer option to Redang Island should cost about $25/pp.
7. Is there a railway from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu?
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- No, travel by train to Kuala Terengganu is not possible because there is no railway from Kuala Lumpur.
8. Is there a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island?
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- Yes, there are direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island, travel time is only about 1.5 hour.
9. How to go from the town center of Kuala Lumpur to the airport?
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- The most fastest way how to reach Kuala Lumpur Airport is to travel by KLIA Ekspress train, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Kuala Lumpur Airprot. There are also various local buses or private taxis, public buses are the cheapest option of transfer. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport is also accessible by KTM Komuter train or private taxi and local bus.
10. Where to stay in Kuala Terengganu or Redang?
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- Kuala Terengganu is a large city – you can use various cheap and luxury hotels, guesthouse. Redang has mainly various modern and luxury beach resorts and some cheap guesthouses for tourists. You can search and book your accommodation in Kuala Terengganu and Redang Island: Book hotel in Redang Island.
11. Where you can travel from Kuala Terengganu, what you should visit?
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- From Kuala Terengganu you can travel by bus to Kota Bharu in the north of Malaysia or by bus to Pahang. You can also travel back to Kuala Lumpur, there are direct flights between these cities.
12. Which island you can also visit in the east coast of Malaysia?
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- From Kuala Lumpur you can also travel to Perhentian Islands via Kuala Besut or you can also go by bus + ferry to Tioman via Mersing. Perhentian Islands and Tioman are the most beautiful islands in the east of Malaysia. You can also travel by bus, car or plane to Kuantan in Pahang.
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✈️ Flight Schedule / Times – Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu + Airlines:
Flight Schedule - Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu | Departs in Kuala Lumpur | Arrival in Kuala Terengganu |
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Air Asia | 07:15 | 08:15 |
Air Asia | 10:10 | 11:10 |
Air Asia | 15:55 | 16:55 |
Air Asia | 17:35 | 18:35 |
Malaysia Airlines | 17:10 | 18:10 |
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