What is the cheapest way to get from Tioman Island to Tawau?

The cheapest way to get from Tioman Island to Tawau is to ferry and bus and train and fly which costs RM 450 - RM 1600 and takes 14h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tioman Island to Tawau?

The fastest way to get from Tioman Island to Tawau is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 11h 20m and costs RM 480 - RM 2200.

How far is it from Tioman Island to Tawau?

The distance between Tioman Island and Tawau is 1882 km.

How long does it take to get from Tioman Island to Tawau?

It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Tioman Island to Tawau, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tawau?

There are 108+ hotels available in Tawau.

Tioman Island to Tawau - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Tioman Island to Tawau 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 Tawau Airport (TWU)plane JHB - TWU
11h 20m
RM 484–2,113
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 Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KUL - TWU
14h 10m
RM 451–1,573
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 Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KUA - TWU
15h 29m
RM 690–2,846
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 Tawau Airport (TWU)plane SIN - TWU
15h 16m
RM 785–1,575

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

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4h 58mAverage Duration

RM 360Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,881.7 km
Duration: 11h 20m

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

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

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