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How to get fromKuala Besut to Tioman Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Besut to Tioman Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Jerteh to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus bus Jerteh
    2. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    10h 21m
    RM 134–394

  2. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane KBR - JHB
    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 43m
    RM 305–981

  3. Bus, ferry via Kota Bharu

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 21m

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRM 194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Kuala Besut, Malaysia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Besut to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi to Jerteh, take the bus to Mersing Jetty Gateway, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kota Bharu Airport, walk 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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