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How to get fromGeorge Town to Patongby plane, bus, car ferry, car, tram, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Patong by plane, bus, car ferry, car, tram, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    5h 54m
    ฿2,126–5,111

  2. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    13h
    ฿5,809–10,355

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Patongcar car
    9h 26m
    ฿2,215–3,315

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    13h 22m
    ฿5,549–10,049

  5. Car ferry, tram, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    14h 13m
    ฿5,121–9,955

  6. Car ferry, train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    14h 19m
    ฿5,465–10,095

  7. Drive 622.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Patongcar car 622.3 km
    9h 18m
    ฿2,321–3,352

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,832Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Patong, Phuket province, Thailand?

AirAsia, Firefly, and Qatar Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer via Hat Yai, Hat Yai Van Terminal, and Hat Yai Airport in around 13h.

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