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How to get fromHo Chi Minh City to Tioman Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane SGN - 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
    9h 13m
    RM 438–993

  2. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane SGN - 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
    10h 58m
    RM 340–1,093

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

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane SGN - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    12h 59m
    RM 520–1,607

  4. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane SGN - 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
    11h 43m
    RM 378–1,316

  5. Fly to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane SGN - 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
    15h 30m
    RM 991–1,704

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh City 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 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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