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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Tioman Islandby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Tioman Island by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    5h 46m
    RM 67–263

  2. Bus, ferry via Kota Tinggi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan TNB @ Johor Bahr to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus T10
    2. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    5h 56m
    RM 65–235

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 195.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Tioman Island. However, you can take the bus to Mersing, take the bus to Majlis Daerah Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pusat Khidmat Pelanggan TNB @ Johor Bahr to Kampong Genting Jetty via Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, Kota Tinggi, Terminal Bas Mersing, and Mersing Jetty in around 5h 56m.

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