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How to get fromJohor to Tioman Islandby bus or ferry

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Kota Tinggi

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    1. Take the bus from Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Convent 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 57m
    RM 66–235

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    7h
    RM 67–266

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  • Distance: 190.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Johor to Tioman Island. However, you can 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 a bus from Johor Bahru Checkpt to Kampong Genting Jetty via Larkin Ter, Larkin Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Mersing, Majlis Daerah Mersing, and Mersing Jetty in around 7h.

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