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How to get fromHat Yai to Tioman Islandby train, bus, ferry, tram, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Hat Yai to Tioman Island by train, bus, ferry, tram, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kl Sentraltrain 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
    15h 25m
    RM 113–506

  2. Minivan, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    16h 2m
    RM 138–298

  3. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - JHB
    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
    12h 3m
    RM 348–950

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus 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
    16h 28m
    RM 195–510

  5. Fly Hat Yai to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane HDY - 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 548–1,265

  6. Fly Hat Yai to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane HDY - 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
    14h
    RM 582–1,358

  7. Fly Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HDY - 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
    13h 40m
    RM 404–1,155

  8. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane AOR - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    14h 24m
    RM 230–907

  9. Fly Hat Yai to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane HDY - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    16h 1m
    RM 766–1,293

Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 964.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 25m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Hat Yai to Tioman Island. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Kl Sentral, walk to KL Sentral, take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan, 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 bus from Hat Yai to Kampong Genting Jetty via Danok, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Mersing Jetty, and Mersing Jetty in around 16h 2m.

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