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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh to Ko Phuket by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Ipoh

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane IPH - HKT
    4h 45m
    ฿5,500–19,000

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from 7 Eleven Chulia St to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    17h 49m
    ฿1,611–1,778

  3. Train, Mini Bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Phatthalungtrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Phatthalung to Trangbus bus 778
    4. Take the ferry from Trang station to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Rassada Pierferry ferry
    13h 45m
    ฿3,293–4,679

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Town Transfer to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus George Town Transfer - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    16h 4m
    ฿1,955–2,097

  5. Drive  739.1 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Phuketcar car 739.1 km
    10h 33m
    ฿2,831–4,089

  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
    ฿2,078–5,020

  7. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Pier 1 to Rassada Pierferry ferry
    19h 11m
    ฿3,412–4,851

Ipoh to Ko Phuket by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 via Terminal Sungai Nibong, Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong, Penang Times Square, and George Town Transfer in around 16h 4m.

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