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Trip Overview

The bus between Ko Phuket and Penang takes 12h. There is at least one bus per day from Ko Phuket to Penang. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h
Duration
614 km
Distance
RM 181
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Ko Phuket to Penang bus times

Buses run once daily between Ko Phuket and Penang. The service departs Ko Phuket at 7:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Penang at 19:45:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 12h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 12h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 12h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 12h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 12h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 12h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ko Phuket to Penang? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ko Phuket to Penang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 613.9 km
  • Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Ko Phuket, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

TransBaanTon operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transfer once daily. Tickets cost RM 181 and the journey takes 12h.

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