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

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)planeSYD - SIN
    2. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    19h 2m
    RM 725–2,802

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)planeSYD - KUA
    2. Take the bus from UMP Gambang to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    21h 2m
    RM 1,358–3,846

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)planeSYD - 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
    19h 44m
    RM 812–2,265

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Senai International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Senai International Airport (JHB)planeSYD - JHB
    2. Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Mersingbus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    20h 48m
    RM 856–2,888

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)planeSYD - 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
    21h 57m
    RM 1,058–3,208

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)planeSYD - SZB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersing Jettybus
    3. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    22h 28m
    RM 947–3,038

  7. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange Airport (OAG)car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)planeOAG - SIN
    3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus
    4. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    21h 50m
    RM 1,058–6,533

  8. Fly Sydney International Airport to Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ)planeSYD - TNJ
    2. Take the ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Tanah Merahferry
    3. Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Johor Bahru CIQbus
    4. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus
    5. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus
    6. Take the ferry from Mersing Jetty to Kampong Genting Jettyferry
    34h 33m
    RM 1,388–3,642

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 588Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tioman Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Tioman Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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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