How to travel from Redang Island to Taman Negara, Malaysia

The distance between Redang Island and Taman Negara is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Redang Island to Taman Negara by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Taman NegaraRedang Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Merang Jetty then take the bus to Jerantut and then to Taman Negara.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 135($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Syahbandar Jetty.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 58($13)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

🚀 Fastest
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Ferry to Merang Jetty

Take a ferry to Merang Jetty.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    MYR 62($14)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Redang Island and Taman Negara

There are several options for getting from Redang Island to Taman Negara by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around MYR 58 ($13) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 62 ($14).

The distance between Redang Island and Taman Negara is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Redang Island and Taman Negara by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Redang Island to Taman Negara is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx MYR 62 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Redang Island and Taman Negara is to take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 58 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Redang Island and Taman Negara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Merang Jetty. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Redang Island and Taman Negara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Merang Jetty. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Redang Island and Taman Negara. The ferry typically takes around 3h 30m and departs on demand.

Sejahtera Ferry Services Sdn Bhd, Merang Jetty and Al Ameen Boat Services run the ferry services between Redang Island and Taman Negara. Ferries run on demand and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Redang Island to Taman Negara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Merang Jetty then take the bus to Jerantut and then to Taman Negara. instead which will take 8h 35m.

The closest major airport to Taman Negara is Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) (TGG) which is approximately 115km (71 miles) from Taman Negara. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) (KUL) 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 Redang Island to Taman Negara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Merang Jetty then take the bus to Jerantut and then to Taman Negara. instead which will take 8h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Redang Island to Taman Negara is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around MYR 135 ($30).

How do I get from Redang Island to Taman Negara

Compare travel optionsbetween Redang Island and Taman Negara

Transport options from Redang Island to Taman Negara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Bus
8h 35m
MYR 135($30)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Ferry
3h 30m
MYR 58($13)
once daily151km (94 miles)
Ferry to Merang Jetty
3h 5m
MYR 62($14)
4 times a day156km (97 miles)

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Airports near Taman Negara

The following major airports near Taman Negara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

TGG
Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Taman Negara
KUL
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Taman Negara
PEN
Penang International Airport (PEN)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Taman Negara