Island in Terengganu, Malaysia
Getting around Redang
How to get around Redang
Take the ferry from Shahbandar Jetty in Merang, then use resort boats and short walks. No roads or public transport on the island.
Ways to get around Redang
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Merang–Redang ferry or speedboat | About RM60–100 each way | 45 min–1.5 h; usually bundled into resort packages |
| Resort boat transfers | Included or RM10–50 | Between beaches and snorkeling spots |
Taxis in Redang
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No apps or taxis on the island. Resorts arrange boats and transfers; arrange mainland rides in advance.
Arriving in Redang
Sultan Mahmud, Kuala Terengganu (TGG)
Taxi to Merang jetty about RM60–90, 30–40 min; then boat to Redang.
Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Overnight bus from KL to Merang about RM50–80, 6–7 h, or fly to Kuala Terengganu.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Visitors can drive on an English-language licence; otherwise carry an IDP. Scooters need a motorcycle-class licence.
- Onward travel in Malaysia: KTM's ETS electric trains link KL with Ipoh and Butterworth (for Penang); express buses go everywhere; cheap flights reach Penang, Langkawi and Borneo.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Redang?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No apps or taxis on the island. Resorts arrange boats and transfers; arrange mainland rides in advance.
What's the best way to get around Redang?
Take the ferry from Shahbandar Jetty in Merang, then use resort boats and short walks. No roads or public transport on the island.
How do I get from the airport to Redang?
Taxi to Merang jetty about RM60–90, 30–40 min; then boat to Redang.
Is Redang walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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