How to travel from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island, Malaysia

The distance between Pangkor Island and Tioman Island is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Tioman IslandPangkor Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Tioman (TOD).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 490($110)
Operated by

KrasAvia

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Lumut Jetty then take the bus to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and then to Mersing then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    MYR 115($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Lumut Jetty then take the bus to Batu Gajah then take the train to KL Sentral then take the bus to Mersing then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 115($26)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pangkor Island and Tioman Island

There are several options for getting from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 115 ($26) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 490 ($110).

The distance between Pangkor Island and Tioman Island is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 11h 35m to get from Pangkor Island and Tioman Island by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx MYR 490 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Pangkor Island and Tioman Island is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 115 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pangkor Island and Tioman Island. We recommend that you fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pangkor Island and Tioman Island. We recommend that you fly from Pangkor (PKG) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pangkor Island and Tioman Island. Flights depart from Pangkor (PKG) and arrive at Tioman (TOD) - via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Pangkor (PKG) 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lumut Jetty then take the bus to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and then to Mersing then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek. instead which will take 11h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around MYR 115 ($26).

How do I get from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Pangkor Island and Tioman Island

Transport options from Pangkor Island to Tioman Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
MYR 490($110)
on demand457km (284 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar
11h 35m
MYR 115($26)
every 20 mins633km (393 miles)
Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus12h 20m
MYR 155($35)
once daily606km (377 miles)
Ferry to Lumut Jetty, bus14h 25m
MYR 135($30)
once daily782km (486 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
11h 30m
MYR 115($26)
once daily682km (424 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Tioman Island

The following major airports near Tioman Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

JHB
Senai International Airport (JHB)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Tioman Island
KUA
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Tioman Island
KUL
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
International Airport
Distance
273km (169 miles) from Tioman Island