How to travel from Tioman Island to Penang National Park, Malaysia
The distance between Tioman Island and Penang National Park is around 606km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tioman Island to Penang National Park by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Penang National Park → Tioman Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tioman (TOD) to Penang (PEN).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costMYR 615($140)
KrasAvia
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Mersing Jetty then take the bus to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and then to Sungai Nibong.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMYR 210($47)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Mersing Jetty then take the bus to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan then take the train to Ipoh then take the bus to Sungai Nibong.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costMYR 200($45)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tioman Island and Penang National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tioman Island to Penang National Park by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around MYR 200 ($45) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 615 ($140).
The distance between Tioman Island and Penang National Park is around 606km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (330 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Tioman Island and Penang National Park by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tioman Island to Penang National Park is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx MYR 615 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Tioman Island and Penang National Park is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around MYR 200 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tioman Island and Penang National Park. We recommend that you fly from Tioman (TOD) to Penang (PEN). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tioman Island and Penang National Park. We recommend that you fly from Tioman (TOD) to Penang (PEN). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tioman Island and Penang National Park. Flights depart from Tioman (TOD) and arrive at Penang (PEN) - via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Tioman Island to Penang National Park. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tioman Island to Penang National Park typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Tioman (TOD) and and arrive into Penang (PEN).
The closest major airport to Penang National Park is Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Penang National Park. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) (AOR) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) (LGK) 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 Tioman Island to Penang National Park. We recommend that you fly from Tioman (TOD) to Penang (PEN). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tioman Island to Penang National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around MYR 615 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tioman Island and Penang National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 10m | MYR 615($140) | on demand | 606km (376 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 50m | MYR 570($130) | hourly | 714km (444 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 60m | MYR 345($78) | once daily | 817km (508 miles) |
| Ferry to Mersing Jetty, bus and plane | 6h 40m | MYR 525($120) | once daily | 883km (549 miles) |
| Ferry to Mersing Jetty, bus and plane | 8hrs | MYR 380($86) | every 20 mins | 672km (417 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 30m | MYR 210($47) | every 20 mins | 800km (497 miles) |
| Ferry to Mersing Jetty, bus | 13h 20m | MYR 225($51) | every 20 mins | 800km (497 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 12h 45m | MYR 200($45) | every 20 mins | 811km (504 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tioman Island and Penang National Park
Bus companies
Maju Express
Causeway Link
Mara Liner
Transnasional
Prisma Serimas Holidays
Airlines
KrasAvia
Malindo Airways
Firefly
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Ferry operators
Blue Water Ferry
Rapid Ferry
Train operators
KTM ETS Malaysia Railway
Airports near Penang National Park
The following major airports near Penang National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Penang National Park
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Penang National Park
Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Penang National Park