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

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There are 9 ways to get from Phuket to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    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 551–1,013

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kempas Barutrain train Ets
    5. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    27h 28m
    RM 198–570

  3. 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 5m
    RM 793–1,602

  4. Speedboat, ferry, train, 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 train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain 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
    26h 23m
    RM 425–995

  5. 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 417–1,699

  6. 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 348–1,120

  7. 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 315–956

  8. Bus, ferry

    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 279–640

  9. Bus, train, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    30h 41m
    RM 765–1,663

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,195.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 5m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phuket Transfer to Kampong Genting Jetty via Hat Yai Airport, Kim Yong Market, Hat Yai, Danok, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Mersing Jetty, and Mersing Jetty in around 25h 5m.

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