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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tioman Island to Sabah by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane JHB - BKI
    10h 38m
    RM 392–1,047

  2. Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane KUL - BKI
    13h 23m
    RM 361–1,298

  3. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Tawau 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 Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane JHB - TWU
    11h 20m
    RM 482–2,112

  4. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Sandakan 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 Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane JHB - SDK
    13h 16m
    RM 496–1,477

  5. Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane plane SIN - BKI
    12h 58m
    RM 484–1,309

  6. Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan 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 Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KUL - SDK
    13h 51m
    RM 455–1,928

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

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 315Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tioman Island to Sabah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,673.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Tioman Island to Sabah. 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 Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). 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, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), then take the taxi to Tawau.

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