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There are 8 ways to get from Manila to Tioman Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)planeMNL - SIN
    2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    14h 33m
    RM 377–1,344

  2. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)planeMNL - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    15h 23m
    RM 610–2,188

  3. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)planeMNL - 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
    15h 5m
    RM 404–1,207

  4. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Senai International Airport (JHB)planeMNL - JHB
    2. Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    16h 4m
    RM 558–1,230

  5. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Trinoma to Clark International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)planeCRK - SIN
    3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    17h 14m
    RM 418–1,587

  6. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)planeMNL - SZB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    17h 44m
    RM 579–1,130

  7. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)planeMNL - BTH
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
    3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    20h 8m
    RM 810–1,650

  8. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)planeMNL - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    19h 31m
    RM 539–1,771

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Manila to Tioman Island. However, you can take the bus to Parking Exit Rd / Parking Exit Rd Intersection, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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 bus to Parking Exit Rd / Parking Exit Rd Intersection, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) 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.

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