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How to get fromKuantan to Phuketby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KUA - HKT
    5h 14m
    ฿5,373–12,464

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    24h 3m
    ฿1,552–2,568

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Phuket Transferbus bus
    22h 27m
    ฿6,346–11,172

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    23h 25m

  5. Drive 1,050.7 km

    1. Drive from Kuantan to Phuketcar car 1,050.7 km
    14h 49m
    ฿3,923–5,666

  6. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kuantan to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane TGG - HKT
    8h 5m
    ฿6,247–13,807

  7. Bus, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Kuantan to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    23h 50m
    ฿2,997–7,202

Kuantan to Phuket by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,997Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Kuantan, Malaysia and Phuket, Thailand?

Malaysia Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and Singapore Airlines fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (M) Hentian Bandar to Phuket Transfer via (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Danok, Hat Yai, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai Airport in around 22h 27m.

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