How to travel from Malacca to Redang Island, Malaysia
The distance between Malacca and Redang Island is around 495km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Malacca to Redang Island by bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Redang Island → Malacca if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to TBS Kuala Lumpur then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Redang (RDN).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costMYR 650($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Kuala Terengganu then take a ferry to Redang Island.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 100($22)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Malacca and Redang Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Malacca to Redang Island by bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 100 ($22) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 650 ($145).
The distance between Malacca and Redang Island is around 495km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Malacca and Redang Island by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Malacca to Redang Island is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx MYR 650 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Malacca and Redang Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 100 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Malacca and Redang Island. We recommend that you take the bus to TBS Kuala Lumpur then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Redang (RDN). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Malacca and Redang Island. We recommend that you take the bus to TBS Kuala Lumpur then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Redang (RDN). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Malacca to Redang Island. We recommend that you take the bus to TBS Kuala Lumpur then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Redang (RDN). instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Redang Island is Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) (TGG) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Redang Island. Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) (KBR) and Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Malacca to Redang Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuala Terengganu then take a ferry to Redang Island. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Malacca to Redang Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around MYR 100 ($22).
Compare travel optionsbetween Malacca and Redang Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | MYR 650($145) | hourly | 495km (307 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 4h 25m | MYR 260($59) | 5 times a day | 525km (326 miles) |
| Bus to TBS Kuala Lumpur, plane and ferry | 5h 10m | MYR 335($76) | 5 times a day | 521km (324 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 10m | MYR 100($22) | once daily | 529km (329 miles) |
| Bus to Kuala Terengganu, Ferry | 10h 55m | MYR 110($25) | once daily | 533km (331 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Malacca and Redang Island
Bus companies
Transnasional
E-Mutiara Express
S.P Bumi
Mara Liner
KPB Express
Airlines
Berjaya Air
KrasAvia
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Airways
Ferry operators
Sejahtera Ferry Services Sdn Bhd
Merang Jetty
Al Ameen Boat Services
Airports near Redang Island
The following major airports near Redang Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
- Distance
- 46km (29 miles) from Redang Island
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Redang Island
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Distance
- 309km (192 miles) from Redang Island