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

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

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane MNL - 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
    14h 44m
    RM 470–1,270

  2. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane MNL - 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
    15h 39m
    RM 784–1,163

  3. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane MNL - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    15h 25m
    RM 768–2,398

  4. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane CRK - SIN
    3. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus bus
    4. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    16h 48m
    RM 475–1,740

  5. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane MNL - 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
    15h 59m
    RM 546–1,070

  6. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane MNL - 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
    17h 22m
    RM 548–1,862

  7. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane MNL - BTH
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    20h 11m
    RM 721–2,093

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

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Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRM 341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,615.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 44m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Tioman Island. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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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