There are 8 ways to get from Ko Phayam to George Town by bus, taxi, train, tram, car ferry, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Minivan, bus
best- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
- Take the bus from P Plus Express Surat Thani to Penang New Asian Travelbus P Plus Express Surat Thani - Penang New Asian Travel
13h 15mRM 294–297Taxi, train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the taxi from Ranong Bus Terminal to Lamaetaxi
- Take the train from Lamae to Hat Yaitrain 169
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
15h 2mRM 136–279Ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong to Krabi Bus Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Koh Lipeferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transferferry
23h 45mRM 623–945Fly from Ranong Airport
- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane UNN - PEN
10h 50mRM 667–1,822Bus
- Take the bus from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong to Takua Pabus Koh Phayam Pier Ranong - Takua Pa
- Take the bus from Khao Sok van station to Komtar Bus Terminalbus Khao Sok van station - Komtar Bus Terminal / ...
20h 17mRM 304–356Ferry, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong to Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonaldsferry
- Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Phuket Airportbus
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
12h 40mRM 439–823Minivan to Surat Thani, fly
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane URT - PEN
13h 53mRM 684–1,648Minivan to Chumphon Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus
- Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CJM - PEN
14h 23mRM 654–1,519
Ranong Airport (UNN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Phayam to George Town is to taxi and train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 130 - RM 280 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Phayam to George Town is to fly which takes 10h 50m and costs RM 650 - RM 1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Phayam to George Town. However, there are services departing from Ko Phayam and arriving at Penang New Asian Travel via Ranong Bus Station and P Plus Express Surat Thani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Phayam to George Town. However, there are services departing from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong and arriving at George Town Hotel Transfer via Krabi Bus Terminal and Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
The distance between Ko Phayam and George Town is 764 km.
The best way to get from Ko Phayam to George Town without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 13h 15m and costs RM 293 - RM 297.
It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Ko Phayam to George Town, including transfers.
Ko Phayam to George Town bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Ranong Bus Station.
The best way to get from Ko Phayam to George Town is to Minivan and bus which takes 13h 15m and costs RM 293 - RM 297. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 650 - RM 1900 and takes 10h 50m.
Ko Phayam to George Town bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Surat Thani station.
What companies run services between Ko Phayam, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Ko Phayam to Penang New Asian Travel via Ko Phayam, Ranong Bus Terminal, Ranong Bus Station, Surat Thani, and P Plus Express Surat Thani in around 13h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Phayam to George Town Hotel Transfer via Koh Phayam Pier Ranong, Krabi Bus Terminal, and Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier in around 23h 45m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ranong Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,700
Flights from Surat Thani to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,500
Flights from Chumphon Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–1,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–550
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–460
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–1,300
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Lamae to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 21–75
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 6–45
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Lamae to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 20–25
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 49–54
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 23
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 23
- Phone
- +66 2 352 1152
- [email protected]
- Website
- P Plus Express
Bus from P Plus Express Surat Thani to Penang New Asian Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 169
- Schedules at
- P Plus Express
- Phone
- +66 2 215 1015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nopjira Trans
Bus from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong to Takua Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 129
- Website
- Nopjira Trans
- Phone
- +66 2 281 1081
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Khao Sok van station to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–190
- Book at
- Udomrat Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Khao Sok van station to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 177
- Website
- KST Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 205 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Phuket Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 52
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 367 1167
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Phuket Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–49
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
- Phone
- +66 81 676 4900
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 65–110
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- +66 2 219 1019
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransBaanTon
Ferry from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 197
- Website
- TransBaanTon
Ferry from Koh Phayam Pier Ranong to Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 146
- Website
- TransBaanTon
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- [email protected]
- Website
- Smart En Plus
Ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 190–450
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Smart En Plus
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 227
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 208 1008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 276
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- RM 13–16
Pon Place Ranong
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 823344
- Website
- ponplace-ranong.com
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Booking & Getting There
George Town is 1h ahead of Ko Phayam. It is currently 11:10 AM in Ko Phayam and 12:10 PM in George Town.
There are 2422+ hotels available in George Town.







