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How to get fromAlor Setar to Tioman Islandby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tioman Island by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    12h 59m
    RM 107–348

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to JB Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus T10
    3. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    15h 24m
    RM 85–356

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Mersingbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    14h 12m
    RM 117–277

  4. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - JHB
    2. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    8h 51m
    RM 284–836

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur #2

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 1m
    RM 110–351

  6. Bus, ferry via Kuantan

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    17h 36m
    RM 135–391

  7. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane AOR - SZB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    10h 59m
    RM 330–922

  8. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane AOR - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    11h 57m
    RM 480–1,423

  9. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane AOR - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    11h 12m
    RM 248–710

Alor Setar to Tioman Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
TicketRM 107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Tioman Island. However, you can take the train to Bdr Tasek Selatan, walk to Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), take the bus to Mersing Jetty, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar to Kampong Genting Jetty via Mersing, Mersing Jetty, and Mersing Jetty in around 14h 12m.

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