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How to get fromKota Bharu to Tioman Islandby bus, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Kota Bharu to Tioman Island by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus bus Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
    2. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    11h 21m
    RMĀ 95ā€“368

  2. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane KBR - 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
    8h 38m
    RMĀ 285ā€“973

  3. Bus, ferry via Dungun

    1. Take the bus from Kota Bharu to Dungunbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dungun Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    14h 15m
    RMĀ 166ā€“394

  4. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane KBR - 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 28m
    RMĀ 431ā€“1,025

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

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane KBR - 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
    10h 51m
    RMĀ 279ā€“733

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

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KBR - 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 3m
    RMĀ 217ā€“821

Kota Bharu to Tioman Island by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRMĀ 95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Kota Bharu, Malaysia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Bharu to Tioman Island. However, you can take the bus to Mersing Jetty Gateway, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, 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.

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