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How to get fromKuala Kedah to Tioman Islandby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Kedah to Tioman Island by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Alor Star to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    14h 32m
    RM 110–396

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Mersingbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    15h 30m
    RM 118–278

  3. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - 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
    RM 365–859

  4. Bus, ferry via Kuantan

    1. Take the bus from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan to Terminal Shahab Perdanabus bus K10
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Mersingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    19h 13m
    RM 132–421

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

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane AOR - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    12h 20m
    RM 499–1,645

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

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane AOR - 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
    11h 8m
    RM 349–949

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

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane AOR - 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 20m
    RM 257–827

Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuala Kedah to Tioman Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 881.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Kedah to Tioman Island. However, you can take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Star, take the train to Kl Sentral, walk to Kl Sentral, take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan, walk to Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), take the bus to Mersing Jetty, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan to Kampong Genting Jetty via Alor Setar, Terminal Bas Mersing, KWSP Mersing, and Mersing Jetty in around 15h 30m.

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