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How to get fromColombo to Tioman Islandby plane, bus, ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)planeCMB - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    13h 15m
    RM 1,053–3,156

  2. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)planeCMB - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    13h 3m
    RM 617–1,175

  3. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)planeCMB - SIN
    2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    13h 6m
    RM 710–2,012

  4. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Senai International Airport (JHB)planeCMB - JHB
    2. Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    13h 57m
    RM 751–1,298

  5. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)planeCMB - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    17h 38m
    RM 872–2,639

  6. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)planeCMB - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Mersing Jetty Gatewaybus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    18h 50m
    RM 812–1,263

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 814Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Tioman Island. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), take the taxi to UMP Gambang, take the bus to Mersing, take the bus to Majlis Daerah Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Changi Airport, take the subway to Expo, take the subway to Tampines, walk to Tampines, take the bus to Kovan Hub 206, take the bus to Mersing, take the bus to KWSP Mersing, walk to Mersing Jetty, then take the ferry to Kampong Genting Jetty.

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