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

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

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  1. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)planeDRW - SIN
    2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    17h 9m
    RM 776–1,842

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)planeDRW - 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
    17h 56m
    RM 518–1,505

  3. Fly to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Senai International Airport (JHB)planeDRW - JHB
    2. Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    20h 25m
    RM 757–2,428

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

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)planeDRW - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    24h 23m
    RM 1,209–3,686

  5. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)planeDRW - SZB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    23h 44m
    RM 823–4,778

  6. Fly to Malacca International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)planeDRW - MKZ
    2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    26h 7m
    RM 1,000–5,764

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRM 486Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Tioman Island. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW 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. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Senai International Airport (JHB), walk to Senai Airport, take the bus to MBIP Skudai, walk to Opp MBIP Skudai, take the bus to Larkin Sentral, walk to Johor Larkin Terminal, 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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