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How to get fromPulau Batam to Tioman Islandby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Pulau Batam to Tioman Island by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus via Kota Tinggi

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    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus T10
    3. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    9h 2m
    RM 183–358

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    9h 19m
    RM 224–584

  3. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane BTH - 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
    11h 46m
    RM 284–1,085

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRM 186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 267.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Pulau Batam, Indonesia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Pulau Batam to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi to Batam Centre, take the ferry to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru, walk to Flat Sri Stulang, 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 vehicle from Pulau Batam to Kampong Genting Jetty via Batam Centre, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront, Kovan, Kovan Hub Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Mersing, Majlis Daerah Mersing, and Mersing Jetty in around 9h 19m.

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