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How to get fromTioman Island to Borneoby ferry, bus, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Tioman Island to Borneo by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Kuching International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus bus
    4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane JHB - KCH
    9h 43m
    Rp 1,224,627–2,702,447

  2. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Sibu Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus bus
    4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sibu Airport (SBW)plane plane JHB - SBW
    9h 58m
    Rp 1,924,627–3,702,447

  3. Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Kuching International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    5. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane SIN - KCH
    12h 3m
    Rp 1,275,127–3,877,947

  4. Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Sibu Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    5. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sibu Airport (SBW)plane plane SIN - SBW
    12h 23m
    Rp 1,975,127–4,377,947

  5. Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Brunei International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    5. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Brunei International Airport (BWN)plane plane SIN - BWN
    12h 48m
    Rp 3,275,127–8,377,947

  6. Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Miri Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    5. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Miri Airport (MYY)plane plane SIN - MYY
    12h 48m
    Rp 2,275,127–5,177,947

  7. Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Bintulu Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    4. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bintulu Airport (BTU)plane plane KUL - BTU
    12h 47m
    Rp 1,649,027–5,114,447

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRp 913,407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 961.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Tioman Island, Malaysia and Borneo, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Tioman Island to Borneo. However, you can take the ferry to Mersing Jetty, walk to Terminal Bas Mersing, take the bus to Kota Tinggi, walk to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, take the bus to JB Sentral, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, then fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH). Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mersing Jetty, walk to Terminal Bas Mersing, take the bus to Kota Tinggi, walk to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, take the bus to JB Sentral, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, then fly to Sibu Airport (SBW).

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