Kuala Besut is a small town in the Besut district of the Terengganu state of Malaysia and is located on the eastern coast of Malaysia. Kuala Besut is famously known as the gateway to the Perhentian Islands of Malaysia. Kuala Besut is a great destination to explore and enjoy the eastern peninsular region of Malaysia, especially the Perhentian Islands where visitors come to explore the white sand beaches, marine life, coral bay, and adventure sports.

A total of five buses by three different bus service providers ply from Shah Alam Terminal, Selangor, to Kuala Besut, Terengganu. The total road distance between the two destinations is 557 km which can be covered in an average of 8 hours of travel time. There are other means of traveling to Kuala Besut but travelers prefer buses for being a cost-effective and beautiful road journey.

Shah Alam to Kuala Besut Bus Details

Sani Express, Queen Express, and Perdana Express (Tiara Persona Sdn Bhd) are the only three bus operators who provide daily bus service from Shah Alam to Kuala Besut. Amongst the three of them, Perdana Express (Tiara Persona Sdn Bhd) is the most prominent bus service provider on this route.

The first bus from Shah Alam terminal departs at 08:30 am and is operated by Sani Express with its pick-up from Shah Alam Terminal, Seksyen 17. Sani Express provides both the first and last bus on this route with last bus departing at 9:30 pm. All Sani Express buses are luxury double-decker SVIP type and customers are charged RM 50 per seat as fare for the journey. Perdana Express buses are economy AC-type and run two trips a day, first at 09:00 am and second at 8:30 pm from Shah Alam terminal. Queen Express operates one double-decker SVIP bus at 9:00 pm. Fares for both Perdana Express and the Queen Express is RM 47.

Things to do in Kuala Besut

Here is a brief list of activities to do in Kuala Besut:

Bukit Kluang Beach: Go for a swim, enjoy the local food at beach stalls, enjoy a picnic or just hang out and enjoy the ocean.
Perhentian Islands: Explore the Perhatian Islands and enjoy adventure activities like snorkeling, sea kayaking, scuba diving or visit a fishing village or turtle sanctuary.
Pantai Irama Backok: Watch the sunset at the Pantai Irama beach that’s famously known as Beach of Melody for a relaxing time.
Pro Diver’s world: Experience diving at Pro Diver’s world conducted by certified and professional divers.
La Hot Spring: One of the best hot springs in eastern Malaysia, an exquisite place to enjoy hot spring water while being surrounded by nature.

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Bus From Shah Alam to Kuala Besut