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

The cheapest way to get from Batam to Tioman Island is to ferry and line 170 bus and bus which costs RM 180 - RM 440 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Batam to Tioman Island is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 55m and costs RM 180 - RM 550.

How far is it from Batam to Tioman Island?

The distance between Batam and Tioman Island is 260 km.

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

The best way to get from Batam to Tioman Island without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 55m and costs RM 180 - RM 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Batam to Tioman Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Batam and Tioman Island?

Tioman Island is 1h ahead of Batam. It is currently 4:41 AM in Batam and 5:41 AM in Tioman Island.

Where can I stay near Tioman Island?

There are 70+ hotels available in Tioman Island.

Batam to Tioman Island - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Batam to Tioman Island by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry
2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
8h 55m
RM 182–508
Ferry, line 170 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry
2. Take the bus from Botanic Gdns Stn to Larkin Terbus 170
3. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
10h 11m
RM 180–438
Fly, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane BTH - 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 45m
RM 283–1,085

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

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4h 18mAverage Duration

RM 186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Batam, Indonesia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Batam to Tioman Island. However, you can take the ferry to HarbourFront, walk to Harbourfront, take the subway to Kovan, walk to Kovan Hub Bus Terminal, take the bus to Mersing, take the bus to Majlis Daerah Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) 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.

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