Private Taxi From Singapore To Perhentian Island Jetty
SGMYTRIPS provide MPV Taxi to serve you cross over between Singapore to Perhentian Island Jetty or Perhentian Island Jetty to Singapore. SGMYTRIPS got more than 80 MPV daily operate crossing between Singapore and Malaysia. We guarantee our service will be more affordable between any other similar platform and we ensure the finest quality of service provided. We employed only experienced driver picking you up at any location in Singapore or Malaysia to your desired destination.
Why choose SGMYTRIPS Private Transport from Singapore to Perhentian Island Jetty or in opposite way?
- Direct transfer services between Singapore and Malaysia Taxi Services (no other interlink transport required)
- Hygienic and spacious MPV fleets for passengers
- Punctual and reliable driver
- Provided door to door pick up point service (any point in Singapore or Malaysia)
- Flexible departure time according to your preferences (we are serving 24 hour)
- Hassle-free when crossing across border (no need to get off from vehicle to clear immigration)
- Guarantee shortest travel time through roads
- No booking fee or deposit required
- Free cancellation or changing departure time
SGMYTRIPS private car service is highly affordable. If you are interested on our service, you can check with our price list according to your destination here.
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Travelling From Singapore To Perhentian Island Jetty (By Bus)
If you wish to travel by bus to Perhentian Island from Johor, you have to travel from JB Sentral to Larkin Sentral Terminal first. You can board Bus P101 operated by Muafakat Johor (BMJ), from JB Sentral to Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal. Trips from JB Sentral to Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal will take around 25 minutes to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time.
After you reach Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal, you can purchase a bus tickets by using their automated ticket kiosks or from manual counter. The bus ticket price from Johor to Kuala Terengganu is around RM48 per pax. The whole journey from Johor Sentral to Kuala Terengganu will take around 7 to 10 hours since some bus operators will pick up passengers from different spots or having longer rest time for Muslim Passengers to sembahyang.
Once you reach Kuala Terengganu, you have to change to another bus to get to Kuala Besut Jetty to board a ferry to Island Perhentian. The frequency for this route is only 3 times a day while travelling time takes 2 to 3 hours. The tickets cost RM15 and it only can be purchased onboard or at the station.
After you reach Kuala Besut Jetty, you may board the ferry to Island Perhentian. There are only 3 companies providing ferry services and the frequency for each company is only 3 times a day. A ferry ticket cost RM35 and the travel duration is around 45 minutes.
The hassle of taking buses from Singapore to Perhentian Island Jetty:
– Hassle of getting up and down the bus during immigration clearance.
– Self-service luggage check during immigration clearance.
– Time constraints for the wait of bus under hot weather together with large crowds.
– Hassle of boarding of a crowded bus.
– Standing over an hour journey to Malaysia when the seats are all full.
– Worry of getting your bus ticket and belongings lost (bus ticket is to prove your purchase to immigration check).
Travelling From Singapore To Perhentian Island Jetty (By Train)
If you choose to travel from JB Sentral to Perhentian Island by train , prepare yourself for a day just for travelling. First, you have to board Train operated by KTM Malaysia from JB Sentral to Jerantut. There is only one trip available everyday which departed at 1915 daily. The whole journey takes 9 hours and 14 minutes and each ticket cost around RM26 – RM45 depends on the types of seat chosen.
When the train reach Jerantut, the time will be 0428 which is too early for you to travel around. The earliest bus from Jerantut to Kuala Besut Jetty is 1000 in the morning. The journey from Jerantut to Kuala Besut Jetty by bus takes around 6 hours and each bus ticket cost around RM70.
After you reach Kuala Besut Jetty, you may board the ferry to Island Perhentian. There are only 3 companies providing ferry services and the frequency for each company is only 3 times a day. A ferry ticket cost RM35 and the travel duration is around 45 minutes.
Travelling From Singapore To Perhentian Island Jetty (By Self-Driving)
There are two routes available which is through the Woodland Link and the Second Link (Tuas Expressway). A trip from Singapore to Johor Bahru CIQ takes about 15-30 minutes if the traffic condition is not crowded. However, if there are massive congestion, you may end up stuck in traffic for more than 2 hours.
We will recommend you to take the Woodlands Checkpoint as it is cheaper in terms of toll fees. The fees for tolls on Woodlands Checkpoint and Tuas Checkpoint are S$1.00 and S$2.50 respectively. Also, the Tuas Checkpoint is massively a distance away, JB Sentral is located just ahead Woodland Checkpoint. However, traffic at Woodlands Checkpoint tends to be more intense
For the drives from JB Sentral to Kuala Besut Jetty ,there are only one routes available which is through the toll road (Plus Highway). A trip from JB Sentral to Kuala Besut Jetty takes about 7 to 8 hours for normal traffic since the distance is up to 644km. However, actual travel time might be vary depends on the drivers speed and rest time during the trip.
We will recommend you to have a second drivers for backup to save time and prevent fatigue driving of only driver. Also, the fees for tolls for the whole trip is RM37.70. Do not forget to get yourself a Touch and Go card to pay the toll fares!
After you reach Kuala Besut Jetty, you may board the ferry to Island Perhentian. There are only 3 companies providing ferry services and the frequency for each company is only 3 times a day. A ferry ticket cost RM35 and the travel duration is around 45 minutes.
The hassle of driving from Singapore:
– Getting stuck at heavy traffic for immigration clearance.
– Probably getting lost (GPS out of services).
– The hassle of getting an internet-functional Malaysia sim-card.
– Risk of getting roadblocks and speed traps.
– Tolls and VEP costs when crossing immigration.
– Hefty petrol fees.
– Fulfilling the requirement of filling up petrol up to 3/4 of your vehicle.
Overview of Perhentian Islands
The Perhentian Islands (Malay: Kepulauan Perhentian) are islands in Besut District, Terengganu, Malaysia.
There are two main islands which is , Perhentian Besar (“Bigger Perhentian”) and Perhentian Kecil (“Smaller Perhentian”). The small and uninhabited islands nearby are Susu Dara (Virgin Milk), Serengeh and Rawa lie off Kecil.
People here generally speak Kelantanese Malay that are slightly different with Bahasa Melayu, however English is widely spoken and most of the people understood English to accommodate the growing tourism market in Terengganu.