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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane SYD - 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
    19h 26m
    RM 940–2,268

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane SYD - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    21h 52m
    RM 1,369–3,553

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane SYD - 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
    20h 41m
    RM 1,233–2,316

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane SYD - SZB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    22h 34m
    RM 1,259–2,552

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane SYD - 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
    21h 1m
    RM 1,057–11,410

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane SYD - BTH
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    22h 8m
    RM 1,417–3,542

  7. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane CBR - 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
    24h 56m
    RM 1,901–3,483

  8. Fly Sydney International Airport to Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ)plane plane SYD - TNJ
    2. Take the ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Tanah Merahferry ferry
    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
    33h 4m
    RM 1,412–3,683

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

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Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 6,539.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 26m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Tioman Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 2, take the bus to Johor Bahru CIQ, walk 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 train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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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