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How to get fromTioman Island to Desaruby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Tioman Island to Desaru by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi

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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 taxi from Kota Tinggi to Desarutaxi taxi
    5h 20m
    RM 145–334

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi via Mersing

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing to Bus Terminal Kota Tinggibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bus Terminal Kota Tinggi to Desarutaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    RM 149–357

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  • Distance: 196 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Tioman Island to Desaru. However, you can take the ferry to Mersing Jetty, walk to Terminal Bas Mersing, take the bus to Kota Tinggi, then take the taxi to Desaru. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mersing Jetty, walk to Majlis Daerah Mersing, take the bus to Terminal Bas Mersing, take the bus to Bus Terminal Kota Tinggi, then take the taxi to Desaru.

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