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How to get fromSydney to Bidong Islandby plane, ferry, bus or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Bidong Island by plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)planeSYD - TGG
    2. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Pulau Bidung Lautferry
    18h 43m
    RM 1,399–4,660

  2. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)planeSYD - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Merang Jettyshuttle
    4. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Pulau Bidung Lautferry
    18h 43m
    RM 1,629–3,240

  3. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)planeSYD - KUA
    2. Take the bus from Kuantan to Kuala Terengganubus
    3. Take the ferry from Merang Jetty to Pulau Bidung Lautferry
    21h 31m
    RM 1,585–4,980

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,004Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Bidong Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Bidong Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), walk to Kuala Trengganu Airport, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, walk to Merang Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Bidung Laut. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, walk to Merang Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Bidung Laut.

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