How to travel from Pangkor Island to Bintulu, Malaysia
The distance between Pangkor Island and Bintulu is around 1,516km (942 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Pangkor Island to Bintulu by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bintulu → Pangkor Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Bintulu (BTU).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costMYR 290($65)
KrasAvia
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lumut Jetty then take the bus to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar then Pontianak and then to Sarawak.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 335($76)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pangkor Island and Bintulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pangkor Island to Bintulu by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 240 ($54) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 290 ($65).
The distance between Pangkor Island and Bintulu is around 1,516km (942 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,391km (864 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Pangkor Island and Bintulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Pangkor Island to Bintulu is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx MYR 290 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Pangkor Island and Bintulu is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 240 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pangkor Island and Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pangkor Island and Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Pangkor Island and Bintulu. Flights depart from Pangkor (PKG) and arrive at Bintulu (BTU) - via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Pangkor Island to Bintulu. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) and Senai (JHB). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Pangkor Island to Bintulu typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Pangkor (PKG) and and arrive into Bintulu (BTU).
The closest major airport to Bintulu is Bintulu Airport (BTU) (BTU) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bintulu. Mukah Airport (MKM) (MKM) and Kuching International Airport (KCH) (KCH) 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 Pangkor Island to Bintulu. We recommend that you fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Bintulu (BTU). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pangkor Island to Bintulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around MYR 290 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pangkor Island and Bintulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4hrs | MYR 290($65) | on demand | 1,516km (942 miles) |
| Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus and plane | 6h 20m | MYR 625($140) | once daily | 2,003km (1,244 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8h 20m | MYR 410($90) | every 3 hours | 1,555km (966 miles) |
| Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus and plane | 8h 35m | MYR 555($125) | 5 times a day | 1,810km (1,125 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | MYR 335($76) | once daily | 2,343km (1,456 miles) |
| Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus | 1 day 15h | MYR 240($54) | once daily | 2,318km (1,440 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pangkor Island and Bintulu
Bus companies
Arwana Ekspres
StarMart Express
Plusliner
Express Kesatuan
Transnasional
Airlines
KrasAvia
Firefly
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Airways
Ferry operators
Pangkor Lumut Ekspres Feri
Rapid Ferry
Airports near Bintulu
The following major airports near Bintulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Bintulu Airport (BTU)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Bintulu
Mukah Airport (MKM)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Bintulu
Kuching International Airport (KCH)
- Distance
- 355km (221 miles) from Bintulu