Tuesday, September 19, 2006

 

Getting to Pahang

By Air
Malaysia Airline operates daily flights between the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan. The flight takes about 40 minutes.

By Road
Kuantan is situated about 260 km from Kuala Lumpur and 325 km from Johor Bahru at the southern tip of the peninsula. There is a good road link from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Kota Bharu in Kelantan to Pahang. Kuantan is a 2.5 hour drive from Kuala Lumpur via the East Coast Highway. Express air-conditioned buses and taxis to Kuantan are available from the Puduraya Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur.

By Rail
Pahang is accessible through Mentakab and Kuala Lipis on the Kuala Lumpur-Kota Bharu line.

Getting Around
Getting around Pahang is visually fascinating as the state offers views of unspoilt natural beauty and scenic coastlines. Due to the vast size of its land, visitors are advised to plan their trips to make the most of their excursions and avoid long drives.

Buses and taxis are easily available from Kuantan to other parts of the state. The two main bus stations are located in Jalan Besar and Jalan Pasar. Alternatively, cars can be rented for self-drive holidays.

Tioman is accessible by boat from Tanjung Gemok in Pahang and Mersing in Johor. Journey time is approximately 1.5 hours. It can also be reached by a 4 hour ferry ride from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore.

Berjaya Air operates daily direct 45-minute flights to Tioman from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.(*source from tourism malaysia)


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