Transportation To Terengganu

Kuala Terengganu is the East Coast Corridor for Peninsular Malaysia. Kuala Terengganu is the centre for Malay culture and Heritage. (Mubin Sheppard : Terengganu is a cradle of Malay civilisation). Kuala Terengganu is the gateway to the gorgeous Marine Park islands like Perhentian Island, Redang Island, Lang Tengah Island, Bidong Island, Kapas Island, Gemia Island and Tenggol Island. Beside the island Terengganu also offer the world oldest rainforest jungle, Tasik Kenyir (Lake Kenyir) and Tasik Kenyir National Park.

By Air

From Kuala Lumpur :
Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia offer daily flights from KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) to Kuala Terengganu Airport. Journey by air takes approximately 45 minutes. Berjaya Air operates flight from Subang Airport (Kuala Lumpur) to Redang Island (flight journey 1 hour 15 minutes) and from Singapore Seletar airport (flight journey 1 hour 25 minutes), aircraft : 48-seater DeHavilland Dash 7 4-engine turbo prop aircraft.

From Singapore :
There is no direct flight to Kuala Terengganu from Singapore. Travellers must fly via KLIA. If flying via KLIA from Singapore too costly, consider flying from Senai Airport in Johor with Malaysia Airlines or Air Asia, This is cheaper option but takes much longer time due to land transfer from Singapore to Senai. Malaysia Airlines passengers can catch the SPS coach from Singapore to Senai which departs from :

Malaysia Airlines Singapore City Terminal (Tel : +65 6250-3333)
Copthorne Orchid Singapore Hotel, 214 Dunearn Road, Singapore 299526

Operating hours : 0515 to 1815 daily. Travelling time is about 2 hours.
Fare : S$12 from Sgp, RM16 from Senai

By Bus or Coach

Express coaches depart daily from Kuala Lumpur (6-7 hours), Singapore (9.5 hours), Johor Bharu (9 hours) and Penang (9 hours). The journey include 2 rest stops or more along the journey for foods, refreshments and toilet stops. The most comfortable coaches (VIP) have 24-32 seats in a 2-1 seating arrangement. The seats are spacious with plenty of leg room. There are also 36-40 seater coaches 4 seats abreast that would as well get you to Terengganu in best comfort. If you are travelling overnight, bring some warn clothing (Jacket/ Sweater). It can be quite cool. Soft or inflatable pillow can help you sleep more comfortably.

Most of the ticket counter only sell one way ticket, passengers may book return ticket plus tour through local tour operator eg. Ping Anchorage Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd. Night coaches arrive Kuala Terengganu Tanjung Bus Terminal around 5.30am - 6.00am.Ping Anchorage also provide free daily pickup 5.30am in the morning from Kuala Terengganu express bus terminal to Travellers center for rest and wash up.

Kuala Lumpur (Putra PWTC Station)
Journey around 6-7 hours, ticket can be purchase at Putra bus terminal. Company operate to Kuala Terengganu: TransNasional Tel: +603-4256 8218, Mutiara, SE warisan Sutra Express, KKKL, Kesatuan Express and Sani Express. Both (2-2) seating arrangement and comfortable 2-1(VIP) seating arrangement available.

Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu
Depart : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:00, 21:00, 21:30, 22:00
Price : RM 29.70 (normal) - RM 30.40 (VIP) adult / child

Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Lumpur
Depart : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:00, 21:00, 21:30, 22:00
Price : RM 29.70 (Normal) and RM 30.40 (VIP) adult / child

Singapore (Lavender Street / Kallang Bahru Juntion)
Transnasional runs 3 daily services between Singapore and Kuala Terengganu. Transnasional is the only coach operator that have a permit from Singapore Transport Authority and Malaysia Authority to operate express services between Singapore and Kuala Terengganu / Kota Bahru (36 seater). Transnasional Express ticket office and departure point located at junction of Lavender Street and Kallang Bahru roads. Tel : +65-62947034 / 5). If you are unable to get any seats, you can try Transnasional coach which depart from Singapore to Kota Bahru and ask to drop off at Kuala Terengganu or Jerteh if you heading for Perhentian island which is the nearest bus stop to Kuala Besut jetty (15 min journey by taxi). There are tour company run coaches services from Golden Mile Complex at Beach Road but prices are much higher than Transnasional and passengers need to change to a different bus at the causeway or second link and passengers have to bring own luggage through Malaysia customs and immigration.

Singapore to Kuala Terengganu
Depart : 09:00, 20:00, 21:00
Price : S$35.90 adult / child

Kuala Terengganu to Singapore
Depart : 09:00, 20:30
Price : RM35.90 adult / child

Johor Bharu (Larkin Station)
Alternatively get a seat from Johor Bharu (Larkin Station) to Kuala Terengganu. Coaches that operate from Larkin station e.g. Transnasional, Konsotium Express,KKKL Express, Cepat Express, Adik Beradik etc. Konsotium, Adik Beradik, KKKL offer comfortable 2-1 (VIP) seating arrangement.

Johor Bahru to Kuala Terengganu
Depart : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 21:00, 21:30
Price : RM 34.00 (Normal) and RM 37.00 (VIP) adult / child

Kuala Terengganu to Johor Bahru
Depart : 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 21:00, 21:30
Price : RM 34.00 (Normal) and RM 37.00 (VIP) adult / child

Penang (Komtar Station)
SP Bumi Express and Atieza Express depart daily from Komtar Station or Butterworth Station to Kuala Terengganu.

Penang to Kuala Terengganu
Depart : 21:00
Price : RM 30.00 (Normal) and RM 35.00 (VIP) adult / child

Kuala Terengganu to Penang
Depart : 21:00
Price : RM 30.00 (Normal) / RM 35.00 (VIP) adult / child

By Train

No Train service available to Kuala Terengganu but if passengers travel to north part of Terengganu like Perhentian Island. Keretapi Tanah Melayu train (KTM) service is available from economy class to comfortable sleeping berth from Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru / Singapore to Tanah Merah, Wakaf Bahru and Tumpat in Kelantan region. Passengers can stop at Tanah Merah station which is the nearest point to Kuala Besut jetty, about 45 minutes by taxi and 90 minutes to Merang jetty.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Call Center :
Malaysia-Booking : Tel: +603-2267 1200
Singapore-Enquiry : Tel: 02-62225165, 02-62213390
www.ktmb.com.my

Self-Drive

Driving by car with friends or loved ones can be pretty much an interesting trip. Aside from the greeneries that can be seen through out your journey, the fresh air and unpolluted countryside can offer a soughtful experience. Once you get to Terengganu road, The beautiful beaches and blue waters welcome you. Driving travellers are advise to get a map from Tourism Malaysia or any bookstore. http://www.jkr.gov.my/roadmap/index.htm

KL to KT (approx. 455 km) : 2 option the coastal road or Jerangau Jabor

Highway 2 KL (Gombak Toll) on Karak Highway and continue with East Coast Expressway to Kuantan exit. Highway 3 Kuantan exit to Kuala Terengganu (Coastal road to Kemaman, Dungun and Kuala Terengganu, approx. 223km)

Highway 2 KL (Gombak Toll) on Karak Highway and continue with East Coast Expressway to Kuantan exit.
Highway 3 Kuantan exit to Bukit Besi (20+km) - turn left
Highway 14 Bukit Besi turn off to Dungun/Ajil (114km) - turn left
Highway 14 Dungun/Ajil to Ajil/Kuala Berang (42km) - turn right
Highway 14 Ajil to Kuala Terengganu (35km)

Singapore/Johor Bahru to KT (approx. 562 km):
Highway E2 Head north on the North-South highway and exit at Yong Peng (km)
Highway 1 To Labis and Segamat(km) turn right
Highway 12 To Kuantan
Highway 3 Kuantan to Kuala Terengganu (Coastal road to Kemaman, Dungun and Kuala Terengganu, approx. 223km)

The coastal route : Highway 3 Head to Kota Tinggi, Mersing, Kuala Rompin, Pekan, Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu

Penang to KT (approx. 460 km):
Highway 4 Penang on the East West Highway via Grik to Jertih (km)-turn right
Highway 3 Jertih to Kuala Terengganu (km)

Car Parks are available at Merang Jetty (Redang Island/Lang Tengah Island), Marang Jetty (Kapas Island), Kuala Besut Jetty (Perhentian Island), Gawi Jetty (Kenyir Lake) and Kenyir Dam (Kenyir Houseboat). Approximate RM5.00 to RM10.00 per car per night.