How to travel from Ipoh to Tioman Island, Malaysia
The distance between Ipoh and Tioman Island is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ipoh to Tioman Island by train, bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tioman Island → Ipoh if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to KL Sentral then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tioman (TOD).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costMYR 610($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to KL Sentral then take the bus to Mersing then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMYR 110($25)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to TBS Kuala Lumpur and then to Mersing then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMYR 105($24)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipoh and Tioman Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ipoh to Tioman Island by train, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 95 ($21) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 610 ($140).
The distance between Ipoh and Tioman Island is around 523km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Ipoh and Tioman Island by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ipoh to Tioman Island is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx MYR 610 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipoh and Tioman Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 95 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ipoh and Tioman Island. We recommend that you take the train to KL Sentral then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipoh and Tioman Island. We recommend that you take the train to KL Sentral then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipoh to Tioman Island. We recommend that you fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Singapore Changi (SIN) then take the bus to Mersing Jetty then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Tioman Island is Senai International Airport (JHB) (JHB) which is approximately 142km (88 miles) from Tioman Island. Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) (KUA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) (KUL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ipoh to Tioman Island. We recommend that you take the train to KL Sentral then take the bus to Mersing then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek. instead which will take 9h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipoh to Tioman Island is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around MYR 110 ($25).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ipoh and Tioman Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 45m | MYR 610($140) | 5 times a day | 523km (325 miles) |
| Fly to Senai (JHB), bus and ferry | 5h 10m | MYR 295($66) | once daily | 655km (407 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 55m | MYR 605($135) | once daily | 719km (447 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 30m | MYR 110($25) | every 20 mins | 617km (384 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 55m | MYR 105($24) | every 20 mins | 623km (387 miles) |
| Bus to Mersing Jetty Gateway, Ferry | 10h 10m | MYR 95($21) | once daily | 617km (383 miles) |
| Bus to TBS Kuala Lumpur, ferry | 10h 45m | MYR 115($26) | once daily | 593km (368 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ipoh and Tioman Island
Bus companies
Transnasional
Sanwa Express
S&S International (M) Express
KPB Express
Billion Stars Express
Airlines
AirAsia
Scoot Tigerair
KrasAvia
Ferry operators
Blue Water Ferry
Cataferry
Train operators
KTM ETS Malaysia Railway
Airports near Tioman Island
The following major airports near Tioman Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Senai International Airport (JHB)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Tioman Island
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
- Distance
- 152km (94 miles) from Tioman Island
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
- Distance
- 273km (169 miles) from Tioman Island