What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island is to train and bus and ferry which costs RM 140 - RM 490 and takes 32h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 11h 52m and costs RM 470 - RM 1400.

How far is it from Bangkok to Tioman Island?

The distance between Bangkok and Tioman Island is 1644 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Tioman Island without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 38h 25m and costs RM 220 - RM 1500.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island?

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Tioman Island?

Tioman Island is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 3:58 AM in Bangkok and 4:58 AM in Tioman Island.

Where can I stay near Tioman Island?

There are 70+ hotels available in Tioman Island.

Bangkok to Tioman Island - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 DMK - JHB
2. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
3. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
11h 52m
RM 471–1,335
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain
2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
32h 32m
RM 144–488
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
38h 25m
RM 223–1,495
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane BKK - JHB
2. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
3. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
14h 36m
RM 582–2,957
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane BKK - SIN
2. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus
3. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
4. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
13h 51m
RM 548–1,264
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 DMK - SIN
2. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus
3. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
4. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
13h 37m
RM 563–1,281
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 DMK - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
14h 22m
RM 475–1,204
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane BKK - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
14h 41m
RM 514–1,515
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 DMK - SZB
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
13h 55m
RM 541–1,415
Bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
44h 8m
RM 263–1,595

Bangkok to Tioman Island by bus, foot, and ferry

7Weekly Services

38h 25mAverage Duration

RM 223Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bangkok to Tioman Island.

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Distance: 1,644.2 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 train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kampong Genting Jetty via Sungai Kolok, Rantau Panjang, Mersing Jetty Gateway, and Mersing Jetty in around 32h 32m.

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