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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane MAA - 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
    15h 47m
    RM 1,030–1,887

  2. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane MAA - 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
    16h 22m
    RM 532–1,345

  3. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane MAA - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    16h 43m
    RM 764–2,323

  4. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane MAA - 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
    15h 52m
    RM 786–1,844

  5. Fly to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane MAA - BTH
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    18h 59m
    RM 1,177–2,118

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRM 437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,121.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 47m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Tioman Island. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 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 the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), take the taxi to UMP Gambang, take the bus to Mersing, take the bus to Majlis Daerah Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty.

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