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How to get fromGeorge Town to Tioman Islandby bus, ferry, car ferry, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from George Town to Tioman Island by bus, ferry, car ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to TBS Kuala Lumpurbus 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
    13h 3m
    RM 135–438

  2. Car ferry, train, bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train Ets
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 38m
    RM 106–397

  3. Car ferry, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kempas Baru Stationtrain train
    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 52m
    RM 226–405

  4. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane PEN - 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
    10h 30m
    RM 278–654

  5. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 42m
    RM 152–417

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

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane PEN - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    12h 1m
    RM 432–940

  7. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane PEN - SZB
    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 33m
    RM 252–564

  8. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane PEN - 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
    13h 15m
    RM 314–961

  9. Fly to Seletar Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Seletar Airport (XSP)plane plane PEN - XSP
    2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    14h 8m
    RM 676–1,553

George Town to Tioman Island by bus and ferry

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 756.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Tioman Island. However, you can take the bus to TBS Kuala Lumpur, 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 car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Kampong Genting Jetty via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Bdr Tasek Selatan, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Mersing Jetty, and Mersing Jetty in around 13h 38m.

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