Cost of reaching Mersing from KL or Singapore
You start in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore and want the cost before the ferry.
The cost of reaching Mersing is the ground leg to the jetty, the ferry and the fees paid there. We have no confirmed road, toll, coach or border costs, so this page gives you the template and the questions. Fill in live prices and divide by the people travelling.
For the island side, see our guide to Tioman. The jetty connection planner helps you match arrival times to the ferry.
What does the ferry line look like?
Ferries to Tioman run from Mersing in Johor and from Tanjung Gemok in Pahang, operated by Bluewater Express and Cataferry, and tickets are best bought in advance [2]. One guide lists RM60 per adult and RM55 per child each way, with an older listing of RM75 and RM60 from Mersing [1]. The listings are dated and inconsistent, so ask for the current fare.
A reported marine park fee of RM5 for Malaysian adults and RM30 for non-Malaysian adults is paid at Mersing jetty or the Tanjung Gemok terminal under a 2017 schedule [3]. Confirm whether your package includes it.
What lines should you price from KL?
Fill the cells for the mode you prefer.
| Line | By car | By coach |
|---|---|---|
| Main leg | Fuel for the round trip | Return coach fare per person |
| Tolls | Return tolls | In the fare |
| Last leg | Jetty parking | Taxi or e-hailing to the jetty |
| Night before | Hotel, if needed for an early ferry | Hotel, if needed |
Our guide to Kuala Lumpur to Mersing for Tioman and Rawa covers the route itself.
What extra lines apply from Singapore?
Add the cross-border lines to the table above:
- Transport to the border on the Singapore side.
- Border crossing and the coach or car on the Malaysian side.
- Documents and fees if you drive a vehicle across.
- Currency conversion, and any card or cash-withdrawal fee.
We have not confirmed any of these figures, so check each with your coach operator or agent. See our notes on Singapore to Mersing for Tioman.
How do you compare Mersing with Tanjung Gemok?
Both serve Tioman, and the ferry fare listed is the same from both in one guide [1]. The difference is the ground leg: which jetty is closer to your starting point and where you can sleep the night before. Our guide on Tanjung Gemok versus Mersing compares them.
A better fit if…
Driving may suit you if you are four or more and want to carry more luggage. A coach may suit you better if you travel as a couple and prefer not to drive.
If you start in Singapore, a package that covers the ground leg may suit you better, because it removes the border logistics. See Singapore to Tanjung Gemok.
What should you ask?
- What time is the first ferry on my date, and from which jetty?
- Is the marine park fee in my package?
- Where can I park, and what does it cost per day?
- Does the package include transport from the border or the airport?
Common questions
How much does it cost to get to Mersing from KL?
Our research confirms no fuel, toll or coach prices for this route, so none is stated. The page gives you the cost lines to fill with current prices. Divide the total by the people travelling for a per-person figure.
What extra lines apply from Singapore?
Ask about the border crossing, the ground transport on both sides and, if you drive, vehicle documents and fees. We have not confirmed any of these, so check with the coach operator, the vehicle authority or your agent.
Is the ferry the biggest cost on this route?
It can be, but not always. One dated listing shows an adult ferry fare each way, and a long drive can cost as much per person for a small group. Compare both lines on your numbers.
Do I pay the marine park fee at Mersing?
A 2017 schedule reports it payable at the Mersing jetty or the Tanjung Gemok terminal. The source is a resort page of low confidence, so ask whether it is in your package or paid on arrival.
Sources
- you.co blog (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Berjaya Tioman page (fee schedule from 1 Jan 2017) (accessed 2026-10-16)