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How to get fromDubai to Tioman Islandby plane, bus, ferry, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane DXB - 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
    19h 5m
    RM 929–2,558

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane SHJ - 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
    21h 12m
    RM 723–1,978

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane DXB - 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
    19h
    RM 936–1,915

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane DXB - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    18h 51m
    RM 1,415–3,894

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane DXB - 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
    19h 35m
    RM 1,203–2,051

  6. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane AUH - 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
    21h 25m
    RM 1,076–2,557

  7. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane AUH - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    21h 40m
    RM 743–2,293

  8. Fly Dubai International Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane DXB - 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
    22h 2m
    RM 1,214–3,083

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

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Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 864Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,038 km
  • Duration: 19h 5m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Tioman Island. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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 subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 2, take the bus to Johor Bahru CIQ, walk 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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