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

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There are 4 ways to get from Semporna to Tioman Island by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Minibus, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane TWU - JHB
    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
    12h 18m
    RM 478–1,384

  2. Minibus, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane TWU - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    15h 3m
    RM 372–1,578

  3. Minibus, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane TWU - KUA
    3. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    16h 54m
    RM 744–2,821

  4. Minibus, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane TWU - 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 28m
    RM 765–1,541

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,937.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Semporna to Tioman Island. However, you can take the bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) 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 bus to Tawau Airport, walk to Tawau Airport (TWU) 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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