What is the cheapest way to get from Kuching to Tioman Island?

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Tioman Island is to fly and bus and ferry which costs RM 300 - RM 700 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuching to Tioman Island?

The fastest way to get from Kuching to Tioman Island is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 8h 51m and costs RM 300 - RM 700.

How far is it from Kuching to Tioman Island?

The distance between Kuching and Tioman Island is 975 km.

How long does it take to get from Kuching to Tioman Island?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Kuching to Tioman Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tioman Island?

There are 67+ hotels available in Tioman Island.

Kuching to Tioman Island - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry
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1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane KCH - JHB
2. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
3. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
8h 51m
RM 307–678
Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane KCH - SIN
2. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus
3. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
4. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
10h 36m
RM 373–1,040
Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane KCH - KUA
2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
11h 7m
RM 641–2,924
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane KCH - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
11h 46m
RM 339–931

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

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Distance: 974.6 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 2, take the bus to Johor Bahru CIQ, walk 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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