PENANG to REDANG → Bus, Flight, Ferry? ☀️

1. Bus + Ferry to Redang
2. Flights to Redang
3. FAQ + Travel Tips
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From Penang to Redang Island you can travel by bus + ferry or plane.

• • Travel distance from Penang to Redang Island in Malaysia is about 500 km by land via Kuala Terengganu. There are 2 popular options how you can get to Redang Island from Penang: travel by tourist bus + ferry via Kuala Terengganu and travel by plane via Kuala Lumpur. There is no direct flight from Penang to Redang Island and travel by train is also not possible, there is no railway to Kuala Terengganu. The most cheapest way how you can reach Redang Island from Penang is to travel by bus + ferry. There is a tourist bus from Penang to Kuala Terengganu and ferry/boat from Kuala Terengganu to Redang Island (about 1.5-2 hours by ferry).
  • Transfer by bus + ferry from Penang to Redang Island (via Kuala Terengganu) takes about 13-15 hours and it costs about $25-30/pp. Bus tickets to Kuala Terengganu cost about $12-13/pp and ferry ticket from Kuala Terengganu to Redang Island costs about $13-14/pp. Redang Island is about 50 km by ferry from Kuala Terengganu. You can also travel by plane to Redang Island from Penang, but only with stopover in Kuala Lumpur. There are commercial direct flights to Kuala Lumpur and charter flights from Kuala Lumpur to Redang Island. But these charter flights to Redang Island are very limited. There are also direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu.

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• • Transfer by plane to Redang Island from Penang (via Kuala Lumpur by charter flight) takes about 7-9 hours and it costs about $70-200/pp. There are charter flights of Berjaya Air or SKS Airways from Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport) to Redang Airport, flight schedule is limited. But it is the most fastest and comfortable option of transfer to Redang Island from Penang, with stop in Kuala Lumpur. There is also a possibility to take a flight from Penang to Kota Bharu and from Kota Bharu you can travel by bus to Kuala Terengganu. Redang Island (Pulau Redang) is one of the most beautiful islands in the east of Malaysia. The island with an area of ​​7×6 km is located in the north, about 45 km from the east coast of the Malay Peninsula in the National Marine Park.
  • Redang Island offers excellent conditions for snorkeling and scuba diving and is especially suitable for a quiet holiday. The best time to visit the island is March to October. In the beautiful bay in the north of this island is the most beautiful resort in this part of Malaysia. The beaches on Redang are whitish and gently sloping into the sea. This makes them very popular, especially for families with children. Read the instructions how you can reach Redang Island from Penang below. You can also search and book tickets to Kuala Terengganu easily online.

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How do I get from Penang to Redang Island?

1. BUS + FERRY from Penang to Redang

If you would like to use the land transfer option from Penang to Redang Island, you have the option of taking a bus to Kuala Terengganu and from there a ferry / boat to Redang. This option therefore has 2 steps and is the most used cheap option of transport between these places, because you cannot travel by train, there is no railway. The total travel time by bus and boat from Penang to Redang via the city of Kuala Terengganu can take about 13-15 hours and the cost of transportation can be about $25-30/pp in total.

In the first step, you can use a bus transfer and modern buses from companies Adik Beradik or Ekspress Mutiara. The disadvantage of a bus transfer is the very limited timetable of these buses, so it is advisable to look up the connections online first. The bus transfer from Penang to Kuala Terengganu takes about 9-10 hours, this time may vary slightly, buses may be delayed.

Buses depart from Sungai Nibong, Penang Sentral or Butterworth and arrive mostly at Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal. You will see this information about departures and arrivals when searching for tickets online, so read everything carefully. A bus transfer to Kuala Terengganu from Penang Island costs between $10-13/pp and prices fluctuate throughout the year.

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You can search and buy bus tickets to Kuala Terengganu online in advance. Always read all the transfer information and instructions when booking to avoid any misunderstandings. The second step is a ferry transfer from Kuala Terengganu to Redang Island, which can take about 1.5-2 hours. Otherwise, you cannot get to the island from this city and the only option is a boat transfer.

The travel distance of this boat route is about 50 km and you can use Sejahtera Ferry Services Sdn Bhd for the transfer. Boat tickets from Kuala Terengganu to Redang range from $13-14/pp, prices may vary or change slightly during the year or seasons. These boats leave from Shahbandar Jetty in Kuala Terengganu and arrive to Jeti Pulau Redang, look at the map where these jetties are located, and you know where you are going from and where you will go.

You can buy tickets when you board the ship or at the port where the ships depart from. Land transfer by bus and boat to Redang from Penang is mainly suitable for low-cost travelers who have a more limited budget for their travel.

2. FLIGHT from Penang to Redang Island (via KL)

Another transport option from Penang to Redang, and also faster but more expensive, is to fly via Kuala Lumpur. Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Air Asia can be used on the route between Penang and Kuala Lumpur, and smaller private companies such as Berjaya Air or SKS Airways can be used on the route from Kuala Lumpur.

They also operate from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu, but then you would have to use a boat transfer from that city to Redang. The flight from Penang to Kuala Lumpur takes about 1 hour, and the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Redang takes about 1.5 hours. With an air transfer, you can save several hours of your time with well-connected connections.

The disadvantage is that flights from Kuala Lumpur to Redang are rather limited and it is advisable to first search for these flights to see if they are even in operation. Air transfer – direct flights from Penang to Kuala Lumpur cost in the range of $30-110/pp and flights from Kuala Lumpur to Redang then about $40-90/pp, but prices may change during the year.

Flights are operated from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah and then to Redang Airport (Redang STOLport). You can search and buy tickets from Penang to Kuala Lumpur online, then search for tickets for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Redang on the websites of Berjaya Air or SKS Airways.

Also, read all flight information and terms and conditions and follow airline guidelines when booking flights. An air transfer from Penang to Redang with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur is a faster and more convenient transfer option, the disadvantage is the limited flight schedule to Redang and the higher price for this transport option.

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