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How to get fromIpoh to Ko Phuketby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ipoh to Ko Phuket by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Ipoh

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane IPH - HKT
    4h 15m
    ฿3,400–8,500

  2. Bus via George Town

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    4. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    14h 40m
    ฿1,070–4,288

  3. Train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    14h 12m

  4. Train, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    16h 54m
    ฿3,279–6,238

  5. Drive 739.1 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Phuketcar car 739.1 km
    10h 33m
    ฿2,781–4,017

  6. Bus to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    5h 50m
    ฿2,275–5,316

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Terminal Meru Raya
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    15h 39m
    ฿5,592–10,222

  8. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    17h 35m
    ฿1,518–2,619

Ipoh to Ko Phuket by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,279Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 499.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Scoot Tigerair and AirAsia fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station, and กระบี่ in around 14h 40m.

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