The distance between Langkawi and Tioman Island is around 717km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Langkawi to Tioman Island by ferry, bus 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 → Langkawi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Langkawi (LGK) to Tioman (TOD).
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Take a ferry to Kuala Perlis then take the bus to Mersing Jetty then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek.
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There are several options for getting from Langkawi to Tioman Island by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 150 ($34) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 380 ($86).
The distance between Langkawi and Tioman Island is around 717km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (389 miles)
It takes around 15h 25m to get from Langkawi and Tioman Island by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Langkawi to Tioman Island is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx MYR 380 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Langkawi and Tioman Island is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 150 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Langkawi and Tioman Island. We recommend that you fly from Langkawi (LGK) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Langkawi and Tioman Island. We recommend that you fly from Langkawi (LGK) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Yes you can fly from Langkawi and Tioman Island. Flights depart from Langkawi (LGK) and arrive at Tioman (TOD) - via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Langkawi to Tioman Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Langkawi to Tioman Island typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Langkawi (LGK) and and arrive into Tioman (TOD).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Langkawi to Tioman Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kuala Perlis then take the bus to Mersing Jetty then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek. instead which will take 15h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Langkawi to Tioman Island is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 25m and will usually cost around MYR 150 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 60m | MYR 380($86) | on demand | 717km (445 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 4h 30m | MYR 375($84) | twice daily | 730km (453 miles) |
Fly to Senai (JHB), bus and ferry | 5h 35m | MYR 385($87) | once daily | 919km (571 miles) |
Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 35m | MYR 495($110) | once daily | 983km (611 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 25m | MYR 150($34) | once daily | 922km (573 miles) |
Ferry to Swettenham Pier, bus | 15h 40m | MYR 250($56) | once daily | 861km (535 miles) |
Cepat Express
Billion Stars Express
KPB Express
New Asian Travel
KKKL Express
Langkawi Ferry Line
Blue Water Ferry
Super Fast Ferry Ventures
Cataferry
Malindo Airways
KrasAvia
Firefly
Scoot Tigerair
AirAsia
The following major airports near Tioman Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.