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There are 11 ways to get from Tioman Island to Phuket by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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

    best
    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 Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane JHB - HKT
    14h 13m
    ฿4,462–7,659

  2. Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport

    cheapest
    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 Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KUL - HKT
    14h 53m
    ฿2,600–8,431

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty to Bukit Kayu Hitambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sadao Checkpoint to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Phuket Transferbus bus
    24h 27m
    ฿7,256–14,583

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Kuala Lumpur

    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 Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Clock Tower to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    25h 51m
    ฿4,308–8,304

  5. Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Phuket 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 Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SIN - HKT
    14h 3m
    ฿2,858–9,187

  6. Ferry, bus to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KUA - HKT
    16h 51m
    ฿2,910–11,415

  7. Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Krabi 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 Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SIN - KBV
    6. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    15h 59m
    ฿4,223–11,857

  8. Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Krabi 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 Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KUL - KBV
    5. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    16h 59m
    ฿3,365–9,601

  9. Ferry, bus via Kuala Lumpur

    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 bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus bus Kl
    4. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    27h 3m
    ฿2,742–5,659

  10. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty Gateway to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 38
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier to Phuket Town Transferferry ferry
    27h 12m

  11. Ferry, bus, train #2

    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 Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1bus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1 to Phuket Bus Station 1ferry ferry
    34h 6m
    ฿4,636–8,383

Tioman Island to Phuket by ferry, bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,190.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Tioman Island to Phuket. 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 Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, then take the bus to Ranghill Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Phuket Transfer via Mersing Jetty, Mersing Jetty, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Sadao Checkpoint, and Hat Yai Airport in around 24h 27m.

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