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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Terengganu to Tioman Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Mersingbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    9h 12m
    RM 127–331

  2. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane TGG - 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
    10h 24m
    RM 378–879

  3. Bus, ferry via Chukai

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Kemamanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kemaman to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    10h 41m
    RM 127–341

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

    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane TGG - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    10h 29m
    RM 384–1,316

Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 452.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Terengganu 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 the taxi to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGG 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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