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How to get fromSungai Petani to Tioman Islandby train, bus, ferry, tram, plane, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Sungai Petani to Tioman Island by train, bus, ferry, tram, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    12h 29m
    RMĀ 105ā€“382

  2. Bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    13h 11m
    RMĀ 162ā€“425

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - 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
    10h 24m
    RMĀ 335ā€“842

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    12h 31m
    RMĀ 108ā€“386

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    16h 35m
    RMĀ 128ā€“394

  6. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane PEN - JHB
    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
    12h 6m
    RMĀ 288ā€“683

  7. Train to Ipoh, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane IPH - 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 11m
    RMĀ 279ā€“833

  8. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane AOR - 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
    12h 44m
    RMĀ 229ā€“811

Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRMĀ 233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 797.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Sungai Petani, Malaysia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sungai Petani to Tioman Island. However, you can take the train to Bdr Tasek 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 a bus from Sungai Petani to Kampong Genting Jetty via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Mersing Jetty, and Mersing Jetty in around 13h 11m.

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