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How to get fromButterworth to Tioman Islandby train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Butterworth 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
    11h 53m
    RM 108–394

  2. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane PEN - JHB
    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 10m
    RM 299–667

  3. Bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    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 58m
    RM 151–420

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to 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
    16h 17m
    RM 122–385

  5. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - JHB
    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 59m
    RM 373–862

  6. Train to Ipoh, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane IPH - JHB
    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
    12h 17m
    RM 290–855

  7. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane PEN - SIN
    3. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus bus
    4. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 55m
    RM 335–914

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 174Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Butterworth to Tioman Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 774.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Tioman Island. However, you can take the train to Kl Sentral, walk to KL Sentral, take the train to Bandar Tasik 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 the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) 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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