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

The cheapest way to get from Sumatra to Tioman Island is to car ferry and ferry and bus which costs RM 220 - RM 410 and takes 21h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumatra to Tioman Island is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 9h 44m and costs RM 310 - RM 900.

How far is it from Sumatra to Tioman Island?

The distance between Sumatra and Tioman Island is 453 km.

How do I travel from Sumatra to Tioman Island without a car?

The best way to get from Sumatra to Tioman Island without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 11h 11m and costs RM 180 - RM 430.

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

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

What is the time difference between Sumatra and Tioman Island?

Tioman Island is 1h ahead of Sumatra. It is currently 8:59 PM in Sumatra and 9:59 PM in Tioman Island.

Where can I stay near Tioman Island?

There are 54+ hotels available in Tioman Island.

Sumatra to Tioman Island - 7 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Sumatra to Tioman Island by ferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melaka
2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Mersing
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
11h 11m
RM 181–430
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Mengkapan to Tanjung Balai Karimun
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Front
3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersing
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
21h 5m
RM 228–410
Fly Simpang Tiga Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)PKU - BTH
2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Singapore Harbour Front
3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersing
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
10h 34m
RM 360–675
Fly Minangkabau International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)PDG - SIN
2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersing
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
9h 59m
RM 379–966
Fly Simpang Tiga Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)PKU - SIN
2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersing
3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
9h 44m
RM 319–898
Fly Minangkabau International Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)PDG - BTH
2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Singapore Harbour Front
3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersing
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
10h 54m
RM 455–909
Fly Sultan Thaha Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus
1. Fly from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)DJB - BTH
2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Singapore Harbour Front
3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersing
4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jetty
10h 34m
RM 467–1,076

Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) flights

28Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

RM 144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.1 km
Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Sumatra, Indonesia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sumatra to Tioman Island. However, you can take the ferry to Melaka, walk to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre, take the bus to Melaka Sentral, 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 a car ferry from Mengkapan to Kampong Genting Jetty via Tanjung Balai Karimun, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront, Kovan, Kovan Hub Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Mersing, Majlis Daerah Mersing, and Mersing Jetty in around 21h 5m.

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