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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sandakan 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 Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane SDK - 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 36m
    RM 598–1,479

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane SDK - 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
    12h 52m
    RM 422–1,473

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

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane SDK - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    14h 42m
    RM 604–2,216

  4. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane SDK - 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 21m
    RM 525–1,536

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,903 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 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 the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), take the taxi to UMP Gambang, take the bus to Mersing, take the bus to Majlis Daerah Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty.

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