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There are 5 ways to get from Tioman Island to Colombo by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus
    3. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeKUA - CMB
    16h 23m
    Rs 71,765–222,246

  2. Ferry, bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
    3. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1train
    4. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeKUL - CMB
    14h 47m
    Rs 45,680–90,591

  3. Ferry, bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to Larkin Sentralbus
    4. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeJHB - CMB
    15h 24m
    Rs 57,369–95,220

  4. Ferry, bus, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus
    4. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
    5. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeSIN - CMB
    15h 11m
    Rs 51,440–145,411

  5. Ferry, bus to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kampong Genting Jetty to Mersing Jettyferry
    2. Take the bus from Mersing to Kuala Terengganubus
    3. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeTGG - CMB
    19h 20m
    Rs 48,975–142,846

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRs 47,916Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Tioman Island to Colombo. However, you can take the ferry to Mersing Jetty, walk to Majlis Daerah Mersing, take the bus to Terminal Bas Mersing, take the bus to Terminal Sentral Kuantan, take the taxi to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mersing Jetty, walk to Terminal Bas Mersing, take the bus to Kota Tinggi, walk to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi, take the bus to Larkin Sentral, take the bus to MBIP Skudai, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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