How to travel from Tioman Island to Taman Negara, Malaysia

The distance between Tioman Island and Taman Negara is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tioman Island to Taman Negara 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 Taman NegaraTioman Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Tioman (TOD) to Kuala Trengganu (TGG).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 375($85)
Operated by

Multiple plane operators

3 similiar routes

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Mersing Jetty then take the bus to Kuantan then Jerantut and then to Taman Negara.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 105($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tioman Island and Taman Negara

There are several options for getting from Tioman Island to Taman Negara by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 105 ($24) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 375 ($85).

The distance between Tioman Island and Taman Negara is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 10h 35m to get from Tioman Island and Taman Negara by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Tioman Island to Taman Negara is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx MYR 375 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Tioman Island and Taman Negara is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 105 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tioman Island and Taman Negara. We recommend that you fly from Tioman (TOD) to Kuala Trengganu (TGG). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tioman Island and Taman Negara. We recommend that you fly from Tioman (TOD) to Kuala Trengganu (TGG). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tioman Island and Taman Negara. Flights depart from Tioman (TOD) and arrive at Kuala Trengganu (TGG) - via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Tioman Island to Taman Negara. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tioman Island to Taman Negara typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Tioman (TOD) and and arrive into Kuala Trengganu (TGG).

The closest major airport to Taman Negara is Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) (TGG) which is approximately 115km (71 miles) from Taman Negara. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) (KUL) and Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) 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 Taman Negara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mersing Jetty then take the bus to Kuantan then Jerantut and then to Taman Negara. instead which will take 10h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tioman Island to Taman Negara is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around MYR 105 ($24).

How do I get from Tioman Island to Taman Negara

Compare travel optionsbetween Tioman Island and Taman Negara

Transport options from Tioman Island to Taman Negara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 35m
MYR 375($85)
on demand694km (431 miles)
Plane and Bus7hrs
MYR 485($110)
once daily616km (382 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane8h 20m
MYR 305($69)
once daily811km (504 miles)
Ferry to Mersing Jetty, bus and plane8h 50m
MYR 615($140)
once daily877km (545 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
MYR 105($24)
once daily546km (339 miles)
Ferry to Tanjung Gemok Jetty, bus16h 40m
MYR 210($47)
once daily669km (416 miles)

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Airports near Taman Negara

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

TGG
Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Taman Negara
KUL
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Taman Negara
PEN
Penang International Airport (PEN)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Taman Negara