Mersing

By bike

Many cyclists ride to Mersing in the summer months to enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Mersing countryside.

By taxi

Taxi transport to and out of Mersing is available from Johor Bahru 2:15 and other Malaysian towns, figure on around RM180 per car at peak hours Fri/Sun evenings and as little as RM130 at other times. Taxis official and unofficial can be found waiting around the Tioman ferry pier.

There are also Taxis in Mersing to travel within the town and the surrounding areas.

By bus

Several bus companies operate direct services to Mersing, e.g. Transnasional from Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, and Singapore, while others that use the east coast highway e.g. Johor Bahru to/from Kota Bahru also call at Mersing.

From Malacca, take the S&S International from Central Bus Station it's the only direct bus. Departure times are 8am, 12.45 and 6.15pm. It takes about 4½ hours to arrive at the Mersing Bus Terminal 15 min walk to the island boats.

From Singapore, the cheapest way to Mersing is to first take a bus from from Queen Street Bus Terminal) to Larkin terminal in Johor Bahru. It takes about an hour off-peak. But it's important to note that direct onward buses from Larkin to Mersing are limited so get there in time to catch an early bus like 8:30 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11.30 AM or 2:30 PM the latter being often too late to take the last ferry to Tioman, so pre-book your ferry (http://www.tiomanferry.com) to make sure your bus arrival time in Mersing matches your ferry's departure time. Buses heading to Kuantan will drop you off in Mersing. There is a direct Transnasional bus from Lavender Street Terminal. It could prove easier but it's three-times the cost. The first bus departs at 9 AM and reaches Mersing by 1 PM. You will likely need to book a day or more in advance.

When leaving Mersing, if you don't pre-book, the bus may be full. For travel to Johor Bahru 11.30 AM and Singapore 1 PM, an alternative is to take the local bus to Kota Tinggi less than 2 hrs and then another local bus to Johor Bahru's Larkin terminal less then 1 hour, and then onward to Singapore buses going all the time.

Transnasional Express Website

Kuantan, Terengganu, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Singapore

S&S International Express

Johor BahruRM11.70, Kluang, Muar, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur

Tel：07-7992246（Mersing），07-2226246（JB），07-7728246（Kluang），06-2882246（Malacca）

Causeway Link Express Website

Johor Bahru （RM11.70）

Frequencies：8am, 1130am, 7pm

Tel：07-2242244（JB）

Utama Ekspres

Kuantan, Terengganu, Kota Bharu、Pengkalan Kubor Nightly 830pm

Cepat Ekspres

Segamat, Kuantan, Terengganu, Kelantan, Teluk Intan, Lumut

Maju Ekspres

Sepakat Liner Ekspres

Sutera Liner Ekspres

Johora Ekspres

Tenaga Layar Ekspres

Five Stars Express

Mersing Omnibuslocal bus

Kluang Route:100

Endau Route:105

Kota Tinggi Route：103

Felda Nitar

Kem Iskandar

By car

Rental cars are available in the major Malaysian cities and town. There is as yet no reputable brand name car rental company in Mersing. Visitors are advised to make car rental arrangements elsewhere.

From Johor Bahru/Singapore

Johor BahruFederal route 3 - Ulu Tiram - Kota Tinggi - Jemaluang - Mersing

From Kuala Lumpur/Malacca

North South Highway - Ayer Hitam Toll - Kluang Federal route 50 - Kahang - Felda Nitar - Mersing

From Kuantan

Federal Route 3 - Pekan - Rompin - Endau - Mersing