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How to get fromThailand to Tioman Islandby plane, bus, ferry, train, or tram

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

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane DMK - 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 57m
    RM 468–1,354

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    33h 33m
    RM 143–495

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry ferry
    39h 52m
    RM 222–1,583

  4. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - 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 3m
    RM 338–949

  5. Fly Hat Yai to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane HDY - 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 15m
    RM 528–1,209

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane BKK - 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
    14h 4m
    RM 518–1,259

  7. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane DMK - 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 42m
    RM 544–1,256

  8. Fly Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HDY - 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
    13h 40m
    RM 394–1,255

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 369Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,654.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Thailand to Tioman Island. However, you can take the subway to MRT หลักสี่;Mrt Kak Si, walk to ไอทีสแควร์ หลักสี่;It Square Laksi, take the bus to ตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 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 a bus from หลังอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;After Democracy Monument to Kampong Genting Jetty via ตรงข้ามซอยสถานีบางบำหรุ;Opposite Soi Bangbamru Station, Bang Bamru, Sungai Kolok, Rantau Panjang, Mersing Jetty Gateway, and Mersing Jetty in around 33h 33m.

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