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How to get fromPhuket to Tioman Islandby taxi, bus, car, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Tioman Island by taxi, bus, car, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, drive, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Phuket to Krabi Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Satunbus bus
    3. Drive from Satun to Bukit Katricar car
    4. Take the train from Bukit Katri to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    23h 11m
    RM 583–979

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    26h 11m
    RM 280–710

  3. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane HKT - 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
    14h 5m
    RM 513–1,013

  4. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    25h 3m
    RM 802–1,405

  5. Speedboat, ferry, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai stationferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Mersing Jettybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    27h 10m
    RM 514–1,112

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

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane HKT - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    14h 56m
    RM 467–1,699

  7. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane HKT - 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 15m
    RM 399–1,220

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

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HKT - 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
    14h 45m
    RM 335–1,071

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,396.8 km
  • Duration: 23h 11m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi to Krabi Bus Station, take the bus to Satun, drive to Bukit Katri, 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 the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 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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