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How to get fromDesaru to Tioman Islandby taxi, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Desaru to Tioman Island by taxi, bus, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Desaru to Kota Tinggitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    4h 22m
    RM 144–326

  2. Taxi, bus, ferry via Mersing

    1. Take the taxi from Desaru to Kota Tinggitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    6h 37m
    RM 149–350

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 195.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Desaru to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi 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 taxi to Kota Tinggi, 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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