What is the cheapest way to get from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest way to get from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu is to ferry and bus and fly which costs RM 390 - RM 1100 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu?

The fastest way to get from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 10h 44m and costs RM 390 - RM 1100.

How far is it from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Tioman Island and Kota Kinabalu is 1680 km.

How long does it take to get from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu?

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kota Kinabalu?

There are 1171+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu.

Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus
4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane JHB - BKI
10h 44m
RM 394–1,073
Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
3. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
4. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUL - BKI
13h 29m
RM 381–1,373
Ferry, bus to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Mersing to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus
3. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUA - BKI
13h 18m
RM 710–1,511
Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus
4. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
5. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SIN - BKI
13h 5m
RM 505–1,435
Ferry, bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
2. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZB - BKI
13h 12m
RM 600–1,564

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

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4h 3mAverage Duration

RM 309Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,680.3 km
Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Tioman Island, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tioman Island to Kota Kinabalu. 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, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu. 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 Terminal Sentral Kuantan, take the taxi to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), then take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu.

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