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

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There are 8 ways to get from Butterworth to Tioman Island by train, bus, ferry, car ferry, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    best
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain 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
    12h 18m
    RM 105–337

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus T10
    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 43m
    RM 83–346

  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 173–353

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

    1. Take the carferry 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 257–676

  5. 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 122–371

  6. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    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 58m
    RM 276–846

  7. 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
    RM 259–1,060

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

    1. Take the carferry 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 234–1,113

Butterworth to Tioman Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRM 105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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 Bdr Tasek 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 a bus from Butterworth to Kampong Genting Jetty via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Mersing Jetty, and Mersing Jetty in around 12h 58m.

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