How To Go To Johor Island (Transport Guide To Mersing Jetty, Tg. Gemok Jetty & Tg. Leman Jetty)

Last updated 21 Apr 2024SGMYTAXI

Longing to lounge on a Johor island beach?

But have these doubts:

“Which jetty do I need to go to reach Tioman Island?”

“Where exactly is Tanjung Leman Jetty?”

“How far is it from Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)?

“How do I get to Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading Jetty) from Kuala Lumpur?”

“How do I get from Penang to Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)?”

You’ll get all the answers (and more) in this very post!

We’re going to explain the transport methods you can take from Penang, Kuala Lumpur or Johor to 3 different jetties!

So keep reading!

Table of Contents
1. How To Go To Johor Island From Kuala Lumpur

How To Go To Mersing Jetty From Kuala Lumpur
How To Go To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) From Kuala Lumpur
How To Go To Tanjung Leman Jetty From Kuala Lumpur

2. How To Go To Johor Island From Penang

How To Go To Mersing Jetty From Penang
How To Go To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) From Penang
How To Go To Tanjung Leman Jetty From Penang

1. How To Go To Johor Island From Kuala Lumpur (KL)

Driving to any of the jetties from Kuala Lumpur is certainly possible but it will be a tremendous journey!

We recommend that you break up the journey instead of taking a flight! Here are some various combinations of transport modes you can take!

1.1 How To Go To Mersing Jetty From Kuala Lumpur

If you want to go to Tioman Island, Rawa Island or Besar Island, you will most likely come across the name, Mersing Jetty!

Also read: How To Get To Rawa Island From Singapore (Travel Tips)

1.1.1 Flight + Private Car From Kuala Lumpur To Mersing Jetty

This option requires absolutely no driving on your part! It’s the fastest way you can get there too!

Flights take approximately an hour for a one-way trip!

Step 1: Flight From Kuala Lumpur To Senai Airport Johor Bahru

Airlines Available From KL To Senai Airport:

There are 3 flight operators from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport in Johor Bahru:

AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Air

Departure Time:

Daily flights are available every 2 to 4 hours.

Ticket Price:

From RM70 onwards

Step 2: Private Car From Senai Airport To Mersing Jetty

Don’t want the trouble of taking public transport? Hire a private car service like SGMYTAXI instead!

This makes sense convenience-wise and financially. Especially if you have a group of 4 people or more with you!

Why You Should Choose SGMYTAXI Private Car From Senai Airport To Mersing Jetty

This is a direct transport straight from Senai Airport to Mersing Jetty! No transfers required! Unlike with taking the bus!
Sit back and enjoy the ride while an experienced driver takes the wheel
MPV cars in the fleet are spacious, comfortable and well-maintained too!
Choose the MPV car that best suits your group!
Easy booking online
Affordable rates
Waste no time waiting for the bus or other passengers to load their luggage!

For more proof of their reliability, you can check out these real testimonials from previous satisfied customers!

What To Expect

The journey from Senai Airport to Mersing Jetty takes 2 hours if there is no heavy traffic.

Vehicles Details

Cars in their MPV fleet include:

i.) Toyota Innova (7-seater MPV)

ii.) Toyota Alphard (8-seater MPV)

iii.) Hyundai Starex (10-seater MPV)

Pick Up/Drop Off Locations

Select an option among the 3 available ones listed below:

Option 1: Senai Airport to Mersing Jetty (1-way transfer)

Option 2: Mersing Jetty to Senai Airport (1-way transfer)

Option 3: Senai Airport to/from Mersing Jetty (2-way transfer)

How To Book Private Car

Book a car from SGMYTAXI by sending them a message through WhatsApp.

Additional Information:

Payment is to be made to the driver (in cash).

1.1.2 Bus From Kuala Lumpur To Mersing Jetty

The bus journey from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing is roughly ~5.5 hours one-way, regardless of the bus operator.

The travel time greatly relies on the traffic situation in Kuala Lumpur too.

Bus Departure Location:

TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)

Bus operators:

S&S International (M) Express
Sanwa Tours (M) Sdn Bhd
Sepakat Liner (Mersing)
Transnasional

Bus Departure Time:

Daily from 9:00 to 23.45 with more intervals towards midday

Bus Price Range:

Adult: RM32.80 – RM41.50

Child: RM28.50 – RM38.30

Bus Travel Duration:

5.5 or more hours

How To Book A Bus From Kuala Lumpur To Mersing

If you want to book a bus, use this booking link.

1.1.3 Self-Driving From Kuala Lumpur To Mersing Jetty

Prepare for a long drive and have some breaks in between! The drive will take you close to 4.5-5 hours. Depending on the traffic in Kuala Lumpur, of course!

There are 3 different routes you can take to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing Jetty:

Route 1

Kuala Lumpur (via Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/E2) → Ayer Hitam (Take exit 244-Ayer Hitam) → Kluang & Kayang (via Route 50) → Mersing

View route details and map here:

Route 2

Kuala Lumpur (via Laluan Persekutuan 3/AH18) → Cheras → Kajang → Kuala Pihah → Bahau (via Jalan Bahau) → Muadzam Shah → Kuala Rompin → Endau → Mersing

View route details and map here:

Route 3

Kuala Lumpur (via Laluan Persekutuan 3/AH18) → Hulu Langat → Muadzam Shah → Kuala Rompin → Endau → Mersing

View route details and map here:

1.2 How To Go To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) From Kuala Lumpur

Likewise, with Mersing Jetty, you have 3 viable options if you want to go from Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) to take a ferry to Tioman Island.

By the way, Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) is a 35 minutes’ drive north from Mersing Jetty so you can expect a slightly longer journey in comparison to the journey from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing Jetty.

1.2.1 Flight + Private Car From Kuala Lumpur To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

Hopping on a plane is surely the fastest way to reach Johor!

And from Senai Airport, you can take a private car service to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)!

Step 1: Flight From Kuala Lumpur To Senai Airport Johor Bahru

To start with, you can first take a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Senai Airport in Johor Bahru.

Airlines Available From KL To Senai Airport:

AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Air

Departure Time:

Daily flights every 2 to 4 hours.

Ticket Price:

Starts from RM70

Step 2: Private Car From Senai Airport To Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

With a sizeable group of at least 4 people, you should consider hiring a private car service like SGMYTAXI instead! Forgo the inconveniences of public transport!

Why You Should Choose SGMYTAXI Private Car From Senai Airport To Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

Directly and immediately go from Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)! No transfers or queues in between! As is the case when you take the bus!
The user-friendly online booking process
Reasonable rates
Ride in one of the spacious and comfortable MPV cars from their fleet.
This will be the quickest way from Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) too since the drivers have knowledge of the roads
Besides the pick-up time, you can select the MPV car that best suits your group!

What To Expect

The journey from Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) takes 2.5 hours if there is no heavy traffic.

Vehicles Details

Their MPV fleet includes:

Toyota
Innova

7 Seater

5-6 Passengers

x 1 Big Luggage

x 3 Hand Carry

Car Details

Toyota
Alphard /Vellfire

8 Seater

5-6 Passengers

x 2 Big Luggage

x 4 Hand Carry

Car Details

Hyundai
Starex

11 Seater

7-8 Passengers

x 2 Big Luggage

x 4 Hand Carry

Car Details

Pick Up/Drop Off Locations

Select an option among the 3 available ones listed below:

Option 1: Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) (1-way transfer)

Option 2: Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) to Senai Airport (1-way transfer)

Option 3: Senai Airport to/from Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) (2-way transfer)

How To Book Private Car

Want to book a car from SGMYTAXI? Send a message through WhatsApp.

Additional Information

Payment for the private car service should be passed to the driver (in cash).

1.2.2 Bus From Kuala Lumpur To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

3 bus operators offer routes from Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty).

Bus Departure Location:

TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan)

Bus Operators:

Sanwa Tours (M) Sdn Bhd
Sepakat Liner (Mersing)
Transnasional

Bus Departure Time:

Daily from 9:00 to 23:45 –with intervals of 30 minutes (particularly during midday and at 23:00) that increase to 2 to 4 hours starting until 23:45.

Bus Price Range:

Adult: RM32.80 – RM38.30

Child: RM23.30 – RM38.30

How To Book A Bus From Kuala Lumpur To Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading Jetty)

Book a bus to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) from Kuala Lumpur through easybook.com.

1.2.3 Self-Driving From Kuala Lumpur To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

Driving from Kuala Lumpur all the way to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) will take you close to 4.5-5 hours. And that depends much on the traffic in Kuala Lumpur too!

There are 3 different routes you can take to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty):

Route 1

Kuala Lumpur (via Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/E2) → Ayer Hitam (Take exit 244-Ayer Hitam) → Kluang & Kayang (via Route 50) → Mersing → Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

View route details and map here:

Route 2

Kuala Lumpur → Hulu Langat → Muadzam Shah → Kuala Rompin (via Laluan Persekutuan 3/AH18) → Endau → Mersing → Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

View route details and map here:

Route 3

Kuala Lumpur → Cheras → Kajang → Kuala Pihah → Bahau (via Jalan Bahau) → Muadzam Shah → Kuala Rompin (via Laluan Persekutuan 3/AH18) → Endau → Mersing → Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

View route details and map here:

1.3 How To Go To Tanjung Leman Jetty From Kuala Lumpur

There is one other jetty that you can go to from Kuala Lumpur, Tanjung Leman Jetty.

This jetty is south of Mersing Jetty which makes it a more convenient port to get to Sibu Island, Apil Island, Kukus Island and Tinggi Island.

1.3.1 Flight + Private Car From Kuala Lumpur To Tanjung Leman Jetty

A flight would greatly reduce the long journey from Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Leman Jetty!

When you arrive at Senai Airport in Johor Bahru, you can proceed to go to Tanjung Leman Jetty via a private car service.

Also read: 9 Jetty, Port & Ferry Terminal In Johor & Their Services (Travel Info Include Ferry Routes, Schedule & Ticket Price)

Image credits: amitravel.my

Step 1: Flight From Kuala Lumpur To Senai Airport Johor Bahru

Airlines Available From KL To Senai Airport:

AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Air

Departure Time:

Daily flights occur every 2 to 4 hours.

Ticket Price:

Starting price from RM70

Step 2: Private Car From Senai Airport To Tanjung Leman Jetty

Why bother with public transport? If your travel group consists of 4 or more people, straightaway hire a private car service like SGMYTAXI!

Why You Should Choose SGMYTAXI Private Car From Senai Airport To Tanjung Leman Jetty

Fair rates
Easy online booking process
This is the fastest way to get from Senai Airport to Tanjung Leman Jetty since there are no transfers or queues involved! The designated drivers are also well acquainted with the routes!
Guarantee of a comfy ride! The MPV cars have ample space for your legs as well as your luggage! Plus you don’t have to share the ride with strangers!
Got a large group? Don’t worry as you can select the MPV car that best suits your group!
Good recommendation from SGMYTAXI happy customer.

What To Expect

The journey from Senai Airport to Tanjung Leman Jetty takes around 2 hours provided that there is no heavy traffic.

Vehicles Details

The MPV fleet includes these vehicle types:

i.) Toyota Innova (7-seater MPV)

ii.) Toyota Alphard (8-seater MPV)

iii.) Hyundai Starex (10-seater MPV)

Pick Up/Drop Off Locations

Select an option among the 3 available services listed below:

Option 1: Senai Airport to Tanjung Leman Jetty (1-way transfer)

Option 2: Tanjung Leman Jetty to Senai Airport (1-way transfer)

Option 3: Senai Airport to/from Tanjung Leman Jetty (2-way transfer)

How To Book Private Car

Book a car from SGMYTAXI through WhatsApp.

Additional Information

Payment is to be in cash and made to the driver.

1.3.2 Bus From Kuala Lumpur To Tanjung Leman Jetty

If you’re thinking of taking a bus from Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Leman Jetty, you might want to reconsider:

Since there’s no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Leman Jetty, it will be more convenient to take a flight to Senai Airport first and have a private car service take you directly to Taman Leman Jetty instead!

1.3.3 Self-Driving From Kuala Lumpur To Tanjung Leman Jetty

Any of the following routes will take you 5-6 hours depending on the traffic in Kuala Lumpur at the time of your departure!

Route 1

Kuala Lumpur (via Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/E2) → Seri Kembangan → Bandar Baru Bangi → Nilai → Seremban 2 → Alor Gajah → Durian Tunggal → Ayer Hitam → Simpang Rengam → Senai → Ulu Tiram → Kota Tinggi → Tanjung Leman Jetty

View route details and map here:

Route 2

Kuala Lumpur (via Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/E2 and Jalan Mersing/Route 50) → Seri Kembangan → Bandar Baru Bangi → Nilai → Seremban 2 → Alor Gajah → Durian Tunggal → Ayer Hitam → Kluang →Kahang → Jemaluang → Tanjung Leman Jetty

View route details and map here:

Route 3

Kuala Lumpur (via Laluan Persekutan 3/AH18) → Cheras → Kajang → Kuala Pilah → Muadzam Shah → Kuala Rompin → Endau → Mersing → Tanjung Leman Jetty

View route details and map here:

2. How To Go To Johor Island From Penang

Direct 1-hour flights from Penang to Senai Airport in Johor Bahru are available every day.

These flights are without a doubt, the quickest way you can get to a Johor Island from Penang!

2.1 How To Go To Mersing Jetty From Penang

Penang is way up north of Johor and getting there requires long hours of travel.

We will discuss each method below:

2.1.1 Flight + Private Car From Penang To Mersing Jetty

Break up the journey into 2 parts:

For the initial part, take a direct flight from Penang to Senai Airport.

You can arrange for a private car service to pick you up and take you to Mersing Jetty once you get to Senai Airport.

Step 1: Flight From Penang To Senai Airport Johor Bahru

Airlines Available From Penang To Senai Airport:

AirAsia

Departure Time:

Daily flights every 3 hours or so

Ticket Price:

From RM65 and onwards

Step 2: Private Car From Senai Airport To Mersing Jetty

Hiring a private car service like SGMYTAXI is a convenient and comfortable way to get to a Mersing Jetty without having to drive there!

Why You Should Choose SGMYTAXI Private Car From Senai Airport To Mersing Jetty

Lots of space for your travel buddies, luggage and yourself!
Reasonable fares
Easy-to-use online booking process
Get from Senai Airport to Mersing Jetty without any transfers or queues involved!
Safety is not an issue as the designated drivers are also well acquainted with the routes and all cars are well-maintained!

View real testimonials from previous satisfied customers!

What To Expect

It takes 2 hours from Senai Airport to Mersing Jetty.

Vehicles Details

Choose cars from SGMYTAXI MPV fleet:

i.) Toyota Innova (7-seater MPV)

ii.) Toyota Alphard (8-seater MPV)

iii.) Hyundai Starex (10-seater MPV)

Pick Up/Drop Off Locations

Option 1: Senai Airport to Mersing Jetty (1-way transfer)

Option 2: Mersing Jetty to Senai Airport (1-way transfer)

Option 3: Senai Airport to/from Mersing Jetty (2-way transfer)

How To Book Private Car

Send a WhatsApp message to SGMYTAXI to book a MPV car!

Additional Information

Pay the fees (in cash) to the driver.

2.1.2 Bus From Penang To Mersing Jetty

You are way better off taking a flight to Johor rather than engaging in multiple messy bus transfers from Penang all the way to Mersing Jetty!

After your flight, you can have a private car service fetch you to Mersing Jetty!

2.1.3 Self-Driving From Penang To Mersing Jetty

This will be a gruelling drive of 8 to 9 hours!

Route 1

Penang (via AH2/E1 and Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2) → Kuala Kangsar → Gopeng → Sungkai → Rawang → Sungai Buloh → Petaling Jaya → Bandar Saujana Putra → Nilai → Seremban 2 → Alor Gajah → Durian Tunggal → Ayer Hitam → Kluang → Kahang → Mersing Jetty

View route details and map here:

Route 2

Penang (via Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/E1) → Kuala Kangsar → Gopeng → Sungkai → Rawang → Sungai Buloh → Kuala Lumpur → Cheras → Tanjung Ipoh → Kuala Pilah → Batu Kikir → Bandar Tun Abdul Razak → Muadzam Shah →Kuala Rompin → Endau → Mersing

View route details and map here: http://bit.ly/PenangMersing2

2.2 How To Go To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) From Penang

Only slightly more accessible than Mersing Jetty from Penang, you can still find transport from Penang to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)!

2.2.1 Flight + Private Car From Penang To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

Want a stress-free way to travel from Penang to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)? Look no further!

Step 1: Flight From Penang To Senai Airport Johor Bahru

Airlines Available From Penang To Senai Airport:

AirAsia

Departure Time:

Daily flights every 3 hours or so

Ticket Price:

From RM65 and onwards

Step 2: Private Car From Senai Airport To Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

Before your trip gets underway, arrange to have a private car service like SGMYTAXI bring your travel party to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)!

Why You Should Choose SGMYTAXI Private Car From Senai Airport To Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

Storage space for your luggage is not an issue!
Travel in total comfort – choose from the MPV fleet a suitable car for your travel party
Fair rates
Simple online booking process
Leave immediately from Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) without any transfers or queues involved!
Decide the pick-up time from Senai Airport!
Drivers are knowledgeable of the roads!
Great services

Here are some real testimonials from our happy customers!

What To Expect

It takes up to 2.5 to 3 hours from Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty).

Vehicles Details

Select any of the cars in their MPV fleet:

i.) Toyota Innova (7-seater MPV)

ii.) Toyota Alphard (8-seater MPV)

iii.) Hyundai Starex (10-seater MPV)

Pick Up/Drop Off Locations

Option 1: Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty) (1-way transfer)

Option 2: Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading Jetty) to Senai Airport (1-way transfer)

Option 3: Senai Airport to/from Tanjung Gemok (Teluk Gading Jetty) (2-way transfer)

How To Book Private Car

Send a WhatsApp message to SGMYTAXI to book a car.

Additional Information

Payment is by cash to the driver.

2.2.2 Bus From Penang To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

With no direct buses to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty), it is more advisable to fly into Johor Bahru’s Senai Airport from Penang!

And if you hire a private car service ahead of your arrival, they can take you right to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)!

2.2.3 Self-Driving From Penang To Tg. Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)

Even if Tanjung Gemok is closer to Penang than Mersing Jetty is, you still have to allow for at least 8 to 9 hours of driving!

Route 1

View route details and map here: http://bit.ly/PenangTgGemok1

Route 2

View route details and map here:

2.3 How To Go To Tanjung Leman Jetty From Penang

Tanjung Leman Jetty is the lesser-known of all 3 jetties.

And if you start from Penang, it is the furthest away!

2.3.1 Flight + Private Car From Penang To Tanjung Leman Jetty

Think of this as the most efficient way to get from Penang to Tanjung Leman Jetty!

The flight ensures you shorten the journey duration while the private car service does the rest of the work!

Step 1: Flight From Penang To Senai Airport Johor Bahru

There are frequent flights to Senai Airport from Penang so getting a flight should not be a problem! The flights take an hour or less!

Airlines Available From Penang To Senai Airport:

AirAsia

Departure Time:

Daily flights every 3 hours or so

Ticket Price:

From RM65 and onwards

Step 2: Private Car From Senai Airport To Tanjung Leman Jetty

After a short flight to Senai Airport from Penang, you should take a private car service like SGMYTAXI to get you safely to Tanjung Leman Jetty!

Why You Should Choose SGMYTAXI Private Car From Senai Airport To Tanjung Leman Jetty

Need more room for your legs or luggage? Don’t fret. There is ample space in the MPV cars!
The MPV cars provide maximum comfort with air-conditioning and plenty of room for your travel party members
Attractive rates
The straightforward online booking process
The most hassle-free way from Senai Airport to Tanjung Gemok Jetty (Teluk Gading Jetty)! No driving, bus transfers or bus queues involved!
Feel Safe! The drivers are familiar with the roads and the cars are well maintained!
Variety of transport services.

You can refer to some real testimonials from previous satisfied customers!

What To Expect

It takes close to 2 hours from Senai Airport to Tanjung Leman Jetty.

Vehicles Details

The cars in their MPV fleet:

i.) Toyota Innova (7-seater MPV)

ii.) Toyota Alphard (8-seater MPV)

iii.) Hyundai Starex (10-seater MPV)

Pick Up/Drop Off Locations

Option 1: Senai Airport to Tanjung Leman Jetty (1-way transfer)

Option 2: Tanjung Leman to Senai Airport (1-way transfer)

Option 3: Senai Airport to/from Tanjung Leman (2-way transfer)

How To Book Private Car

WhatsApp to SGMYTAXI to book a car.

Additional Information

Payment for the private car service is (in cash) to be made to the driver.

2.3.2 Bus From Penang To Tanjung Leman Jetty

Seriously, forget about taking a bus from Penang to Tanjung Leman Jetty! There are currently no direct buses to Tanjung Leman Jetty.

This means you must transfer a few times before you get there! Save the hassle and fly to Senai Airport to have a private car service take you to Tanjung Leman Jetty instead!