Guide No. 09 · Getting there
Route · Pulau Aur
How to get to Pulau Aur
Take your resort's boat from Mersing jetty, about 2 hours by speedboat. Mersing is about 5 hours by bus from Kuala Lumpur and 2 hours from Johor Bahru.
The journey
- Kuala LumpurBus from TBS to Mersing, about 5–5.5 h, from RM32. Drive about 342 km.
- Mersing bus terminalWalk 1.4 km to the jetty, about 10 min.
- Mersing jettyPay the RM30 charge (RM5 with MyKad), then the resort boat: speedboat about 2 h.
- Pulau AurTeluk Berhala village jetty, or your resort's own bay.
Ways across
| From | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mersing jettyUsual route; arranged by your resort | Speedboat | 2 h–2 h 30 min | – |
| Mersing jettySome resorts; may sail late at night | Slower ferry | 3 h–4 h 30 min | – |
| Mersing jettyAC Dayang Island Resort, to Pulau Dayang | Private ferry | 3 h 30 min | – |
There is no published public fare; most packages include the boat, so ask your resort. A dash means no fare is published. Times follow the tide and the sea.
Step by step
Book a package first
There is no fixed public timetable to Aur. Book a resort package that includes the boat, and ask the resort for the departure time; it follows the tide, and boats may not sail every day or may need a minimum number of passengers.
Get to Mersing
Sanwa Express and Transnasional run buses from TBS in Kuala Lumpur, about 5 to 5.5 hours. From Larkin Sentral in Johor Bahru, several companies run the 2 to 2.5 hour trip. Senai airport is about 135 km away by road. Mersing bus terminal is a 10-minute walk from the jetty.
Pay the charge at Mersing jetty
Aur boats leave from Mersing jetty (Mersing Harbour Centre, Jalan Abu Bakar), the same jetty as the Tioman ferries. Pay the marine park conservation charge at the counter before you board, and arrive at least an hour early. There is an ATM at the jetty and none on the island.
Cross to Aur
Most crossings take about 2 hours by speedboat. Slower ferries take 3 to 4.5 hours, and some leave late at night to arrive at dawn. Boats land at Teluk Berhala village or at your resort's own bay.
Questions
How long is the boat from Mersing to Pulau Aur?
About 2 hours by speedboat from Mersing jetty, and 3 to 4.5 hours on a slower ferry. AC Dayang Island Resort's private ferry to Pulau Dayang takes about 3.5 hours. Rough seas add time.
Can I go to Pulau Aur without a package?
It is hard. There is no fixed public timetable; boats follow the tide and may need a minimum number of passengers. Book a 3D2N resort package, which usually includes the boat, and confirm the departure time with the resort. Divers can join a day trip from Mersing.
Is there a boat to Pulau Aur in the monsoon?
Do not plan on one. Resorts close and boats stop from about November or December to February or March. Plan for April to October.
Which jetty do boats to Pulau Aur leave from?
Mersing jetty (Mersing Harbour Centre, Jalan Abu Bakar). Pay the marine park charge there before boarding. Tanjung Leman serves Sibu and Tinggi, not Aur, and Tanjung Gemok is a Tioman jetty in Pahang.