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How to get fromBangkok to Tioman Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane DMK - 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
    11h 52m
    RM 465–985

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    31h 12m
    RM 143–486

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Sadao Checkpointbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    29h 20m
    RM 325–591

  4. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane BKK - 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
    14h 1m
    RM 780–1,206

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane DMK - SIN
    2. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus bus
    3. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 42m
    RM 489–1,118

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane BKK - SIN
    2. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus bus
    3. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 56m
    RM 437–1,058

  7. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane DMK - 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
    14h 17m
    RM 405–927

  8. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BKK - 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
    14h 36m
    RM 534–1,050

  9. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane DMK - 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
    13h 55m
    RM 437–1,281

  10. Train, bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train Ets
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    32h 53m
    RM 145–444

  11. Bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    34h 13m
    RM 276–1,490

Bangkok to Tioman Island by train, car, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,644.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Tioman Island. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Senai International Airport (JHB), walk to Senai Airport, take the bus to JB Sentral, take the bus to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, walk to Kota Tinggi, take the bus to Terminal Bas Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Kampong Genting Jetty via Hat Yai Bus Station, Sadao Checkpoint, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Mersing Jetty, and Mersing Jetty in around 29h 20m.

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