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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh to Phuket by plane, train, ferry, bus, car 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
    6h 20m
    ฿4,662–18,083

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Stop to Phuket Townbus bus Sungai Nibong Bus Stop - Phuket Town
    14h 45m
    ฿1,625–1,764

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    13h 52m
    ฿3,721–6,695

  4. 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 Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1 to Phuket Bus Station 1ferry ferry
    22h 31m
    ฿3,812–6,051

  5. 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
    7h 25m
    ฿2,143–5,120

  6. Bus, car ferry

    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 George Town Transfer to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    17h 15m
    ฿1,942–2,112

  7. Drive  739 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Phuketcar car 739 km
    10h 33m
    ฿3,376–4,877

Ipoh to Phuket by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 538.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and 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 Town via Terminal Sungai Nibong and Sungai Nibong Bus Stop in around 14h 45m.

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