If you're keen to make it to Tioman Surf Festival 2020 but you don't know how to get to Tioman, then try taking the bus. You can book your bus tickets online below. Just enter "Mersing" as your destination, because this is where you need to go to take the ferry to Tioman.
Just for information, you can also take a taxi to Mersing. Clearly, it's more convenient, as well as faster.
NOTE: Peak season is August till October
Note: You can use above reservation form for all other bus journeys
from Singapore to Malaysia, as well as bus lines within Malaysia.
All vehicles are practically new and offer climate-control interiors.
Need more info? Use this form.
NOTICE:
Going by taxi will be more costly than going by bus. However, going by taxi has several benefits that a bus cannot offer. For one thing, passenger collection is any time you like and from any preferred pick-up point. And the taxi drops off passengers right at Mersing Harbour Centre.
I.e. the taxi service is door-to-door.
In addition, taxi passengers can remain in the vehicle during passport control (for those arriving from Singapore) whilst crossing the border into Malaysia and back. This privilege is not extended to bus passengers. All bus passengers have to disembark their bus, with their luggage, in order to walk to the Immigration complex escalators and then on to the passport control queuing area. This applies to both Singapore's passport control and Malaysia's too, i.e. at both ends.
In other words, a taxi offers a fair amount more comfort and convenience. Good to know.
Just for information, you can also take a taxi to Mersing. Clearly, it's more convenient, as well as faster.
NOTE: Peak season is August till October
Note: You can use above reservation form for all other bus journeys
from Singapore to Malaysia, as well as bus lines within Malaysia.
Taxi to Mersing
If you prefer taking a taxi, then you have a few options; from cost-effective passenger cars, to comfortable MPV's. Even vans suitable to carry up to 12 passengers, as well as shuttles and buses, are available.All vehicles are practically new and offer climate-control interiors.
Taxi to Mersing Cost in Singapore Dollars
| Mode | Pax | 1-way/ S$ | 2-ways/ S$ | Combo/ S$ |
| Car | 1-4 | 240 | 460 | 410 + ferry tickets |
| MPV | 4-6 | 280 | 500 | 450 + ferry tickets |
| Van | 6-10 | 350 | 640 | 590 + ferry tickets |
Need more info? Use this form.
NOTICE:
Going by taxi will be more costly than going by bus. However, going by taxi has several benefits that a bus cannot offer. For one thing, passenger collection is any time you like and from any preferred pick-up point. And the taxi drops off passengers right at Mersing Harbour Centre.
I.e. the taxi service is door-to-door.
In addition, taxi passengers can remain in the vehicle during passport control (for those arriving from Singapore) whilst crossing the border into Malaysia and back. This privilege is not extended to bus passengers. All bus passengers have to disembark their bus, with their luggage, in order to walk to the Immigration complex escalators and then on to the passport control queuing area. This applies to both Singapore's passport control and Malaysia's too, i.e. at both ends.
In other words, a taxi offers a fair amount more comfort and convenience. Good to know.