Traveling to Tioman involves taking the ferry, given that Tioman is an island. The first destination to aim for, however, is the coastal town of Mersing, located in the state of Johor.

As Mersing is the base of the Bluewater Express ferry company, and has been since Tioman's early days, the vast majority of Tioman travelers prefer Mersing as the departure point to their paradise island.

Incidentally, Mersing is also the place to go for those traveling to the other holiday islands off Johor, such as Rawa, Besar and Tengah.

There are three main transport modes to get to Mersing. These are:
1. Bus
2. Taxi
3. Train

Each of these tends to have its own set of pros and cons. Click for detailed information on using each of the transport modes to get to Mersing.

Incidentally, if you own a car, then you can find driving directions to Mersing here. Intending to rent a car? Click here for details.

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Lastly, if you're looking for details on booking your ferry to Tioman, click here.