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

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There are 7 ways to get from Borneo to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Kuching International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane KCH - 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 43m
    RM 282–566

  2. Fly Sibu Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane SBW - 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 53m
    RM 300–1,143

  3. Fly Kuching International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane KCH - 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
    10h 28m
    RM 342–972

  4. Fly Sibu Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane SBW - 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
    10h 43m
    RM 457–1,103

  5. Fly Miri Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane MYY - 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
    11h 3m
    RM 413–1,149

  6. Fly Brunei International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane BWN - 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
    10h 58m
    RM 654–1,713

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

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KCH - 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 38m
    RM 301–899

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRM 207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 966.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Borneo, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Borneo to Tioman Island. However, you can 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 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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