How to travel from Sibu to Tioman Island, Malaysia
The distance between Sibu and Tioman Island is around 1,173km (729 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sibu to Tioman Island by plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tioman Island → Sibu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sibu (SBW) to Tioman (TOD).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costMYR 760($170)
AirAsia
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kuching Passenger Terminal then take the bus to ALBN Terminal Pontianak then Dungun and then to Mersing Jetty Gateway then take a ferry to Kampung Tekek.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 275($62)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sibu and Tioman Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sibu to Tioman Island by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 220 ($50) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 760 ($170).
The distance between Sibu and Tioman Island is around 1,173km (729 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (533 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Sibu and Tioman Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sibu to Tioman Island is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx MYR 760 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Sibu and Tioman Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 220 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sibu and Tioman Island. We recommend that you fly from Sibu (SBW) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sibu and Tioman Island. We recommend that you fly from Sibu (SBW) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sibu and Tioman Island. Flights depart from Sibu (SBW) and arrive at Tioman (TOD) - via Penang (PEN). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Sibu to Tioman Island. There is however a flight that goes via Penang (PEN) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sibu to Tioman Island typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Sibu (SBW) 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 Sibu to Tioman Island. We recommend that you fly from Sibu (SBW) to Tioman (TOD). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sibu to Tioman Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around MYR 760 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sibu and Tioman Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 10m | MYR 760($170) | on demand | 1,937km (1,204 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6hrs | MYR 690($155) | once daily | 1,173km (729 miles) |
| Fly to Singapore Changi (SIN), bus and ferry | 8h 15m | MYR 875($195) | once daily | 1,705km (1,060 miles) |
| Fly to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), bus and ferry | 9h 50m | MYR 300($68) | once daily | 1,570km (976 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | MYR 275($62) | once daily | 1,792km (1,114 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 4h | MYR 220($50) | once daily | 1,961km (1,218 miles) |
| Bus to Bintulu, ferry | 1 day 10h | MYR 375($85) | once daily | 2,281km (1,417 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sibu and Tioman Island
Bus companies
Maju Express
Mara Liner
StarMart Express
Cepat Express
Bintang Jaya Express
Airlines
AirAsia
Firefly
KrasAvia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Airways
Ferry operators
Blue Water Ferry
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