By Car
-From Kuala Lumpur and Johor
Take North-South Highway, head south towards Johor (from KL or North) and if you’re traveling from Singapore or Johor Bahru, head north. Exit at Ayer Hitam (after Yong Peng). Follow signs to Mersing or Route 3.
Approximate traveling time : 4 hrs from KL and Singapore, 3 hrs from JB.
- From Terengganu/Kuantan
Take Route 3(coastal road), heading south towards JB.
Approximate traveling time from Kuantan, 3+hours
By Bus
Traveling by bus is the cheapest alternative for those who are on shoestring budget. Buses from Johor Bahru to Mersing depart from Larkin Bus Terminal while in Kuala Lumpur, buses depart from the Pudu Raya. You may also get a bus to Mersing from various bus terminal in every states of the Peninsular Malaysia. All buses will stop at the R&R Mersing which is about 2 minutes walk to the jetty to Tioman. Be careful of touts.
Once you reach at the Mersing Jetty Point, you may take ferry, speed boat or boat to the Tioman Island. Remember, you have to tell the driver to stop at the Genting Village. The journey take about 1.5 to 2 hours. It depends on the boat. Genting Damai Resort is located on the left which about 5 minutes walk from the Genting Jetty point.
