Cherating Village is around 45 km north of Kuantan. Many of the resorts are located outside of the village itself, either to the south towards Balok Beach or to the north close to Chendor Beach. Get detailed directions from your resort or if you are not travelling by car, confirm how to best reach your resort by public transport.

Drive

• From Kuala Lumpur it is a three and a half hour drive. Take the east bound highway (East Coast Expressway) in the direction of Kuantan. From Kuantan, take the coastal road north, in the direction of Kuala Terengganu. Look out for signs to “Kampung Cherating” (Cherating Village) or to your resort.
  
  
  
  
• From Singapore it is around 370km. Cross the border at Woodlands and from Johor Bahru, take the east-bound road towards Kota Tinggi and Mersing. Continue north past Kuala Rompin and Kuantan. After passing through Kuantan, look out for signs to “Kampung Cherating” (Cherating Village) or to your resort.
  
  
  

Fly

• Malaysia Airlines flies to Kuantan Airport several times daily from Kuala Lumpur, and on Fridays and Sundays from Kuala Terengganu..
• Firefly flies from Penang to Kuantan Airport once daily
• There are no other direct flights to Kuantan, however many international airlines have connecting flights through Kuala Lumpur
• From the Kuantan airport you can take a taxi (45 minutes) or arrange with your resort for an airport transfer
  
  
  

Take a bus

Various coach companies have express services to Kuantan, 45km south of Cherating Village:

• From Kuala Lumpur (Pudu Raya Bus Station) - Approximately 4 hours
• From Singapore (Lavender St Bus Terminal) - Approximately 6 hours
• From Johor Bahru (Larkin Bus Station) - Approximately 5 hours
• From Kuantan you can take a local bus marked Kemaman, leaving every half hour from the bus terminal in Kuantan, and disembark at Cherating Village

Regular long distance coach services from major centres to Kuala Terengganu pass by Cherating and stop at Kemaman, 20km north of Cherating Village. However, you can ask to be dropped off at Cherating Village on the way. This option may take significantly longer, as there are numerous stops along the way:

• From Kuala Lumpur (Pudu Raya Bus Station) –approximately 7 hours
• From Singapore (Lavender St Bus Terminal) – approximately 9 hours
• From Johor Bahru (Larkin Bus Station) – approximately 8 hours.

You can book your return or onward bus tickets with the Travelpost or Capacity dot Com in Cherating Village.

Take a taxi

• From Kuantan, taxis can take you to Cherating for around RM 50 – 60 (45 minutes). If you plan to return to Kuantan by taxi, it is advisable to plan ahead and book a taxi at least a few hours earlier.
• For taxi and minibus services during your stay, Capacity dot Com and the Travelpost in Cherating Village can make bookings for you.