How to get to Pulau Redang in Malaysia
Pulau Redang is widely regarded to have one of the best beaches in Malaysia.
Measuring about 7km long and 6km wide with long white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, it would be hard to argue otherwise. Pulau Redang features many resorts on the island, among them, being Berjaya Redang Resort, Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, Laguna Redang Island Resort, and many more.
It would be advisable to get some adventuring items and clothes before embarking on your trip! As for how to get to Pulau Redang, let’s begin the discussion in detail…
Getting to Pulau Redang, Malaysia
First, travellers should head for Shahbandar Jetty or Merang Jetty in Kuala Terengganu.
Some resorts on the island operate their ferries which normally leave Merang Jetty directly to the resort. Most of the hotels will utilize the public ferry which leaves from Shahbandar and transfers guests to another boat from Kampung Jetty in Redang. Transfers are normally included in the resort’s package.
It is important to note that in Pulau Redang, there are no water taxis or roads connecting to the different beaches. The only road on the island connects Kampung Jetty to Berjaya Resort and the Redang Airport.
Travelto Pulau RedangBy Bus
Travelling by bus is relaxing and a fantastic way to enjoy the scenic views of the countryside. Buses make one or more rest stops along the journey for food, refreshments, and toilet stops.
Most buses do not have toilets on board, so if you miss a scheduled stop and need to relieve yourself, just inform the crew or driver and they will stop at the next available toilet (usuallyatapetrolstation).
Many bus companies operate luxury single or double-decker buses. Some come with personal audio-video entertainment systems, massage seats, and even attendants to serve food and drinks. The most comfortable are those with electrically-operated snoozer capsule seats which can be reclined close to horizontal without eating into the rear passenger’s seat space.
The luxury coaches have as few as 16-18 seats while the norm today is VIP coaches with 21-27 seats (forsingle-decker) in a 1-2 seating configuration which offers good legroom, comfort and space for sleeping on long journeys.
Ferry Ride toPulau Redang
After arriving at the public ferry in Kuala Terengganu either via bus or car, travellers who have bought a package with the resort should check if they will be ferried by the resort personnel or will need to collect/ convert their ticket with the public ferry operator.
Ferries to Redang depart either from Shahbandar jetty in Kuala Terengganu or from Merang jetty (40minutesawayfromKualaTerengganutowncentre). Resorts that have their ferries operate between Merang jetty and the resort and these boat transfers are usually included in the resort’s vacation package. There is only one public ferry to Redang which runs between Kuala Terengganu Shahbandar jetty and the Kampung jetty in Pulau Redang.
Ticket Rates
Tickets for the public ferry can be purchased at Shahbandar Jetty for RM 50 one-way for adults and RM 25 for children.
Resorts that use the public ferry may include the ferry ticket as part of the package price or may charge you extra, so check with the resort before buying your tickets.
Do note also that there will be a marine park conservation fee before boarding the boat (RM30forAdultForeigners,RM15forChildForeigners,RM5forAdultMalaysians,RM2forChildMalaysians).
