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How to get fromKulim to Tioman Islandby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    12h 28m
    RM 135–348

  2. Bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kulim to TBS Kuala Lumpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 9m
    RM 129–350

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Kempas Baru Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 31m
    RM 225–404

  4. Fly Penang International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane PEN - 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 52m
    RM 275–719

  5. Fly Penang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane PEN - 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
    13h 42m
    RM 252–1,141

  6. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - 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
    12h 11m
    RM 302–801

Kulim to Tioman Island by bus and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Kulim to Tioman Island. However, you can take the bus to 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 vehicle from Kulim to Kampong Genting Jetty via Bukit Mertajam, Kempas Baru Station, Kota Tinggi, Terminal Bas Mersing, and Mersing Jetty in around 13h 31m.

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