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How to get fromChiang Mai to Tioman Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane CNX - 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
    11h 48m
    RM 807–1,331

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    43h 37m
    RM 168–598

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    44h 31m
    RM 213–1,132

  4. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Mersing Jettybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    44h 36m
    RM 414–645

  5. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane CNX - 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
    12h 8m
    RM 627–1,573

  6. Fly Chiang Mai International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane CNX - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 4m
    RM 1,044–3,146

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

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane CNX - 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
    12h 48m
    RM 554–1,364

  8. Bus to Lampang, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Fly from Lampang (LPT) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane LPT - 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
    18h 32m
    RM 651–2,091

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 462Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,196.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai 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 take a train from Chiang Mai to Kampong Genting Jetty via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Sungai Kolok, Rantau Panjang, Mersing Jetty Gateway, and Mersing Jetty in around 43h 37m.

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