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

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There are 10 ways to get from Malaysia to Phuket by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    5h 37m
    ฿1,991–4,831

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Butterworthbus bus KL Sentral
    2. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Phuket Townbus bus Chai Leng Park Caltex - Phuket Town
    17h 45m
    ฿1,705–2,213

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur 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
    16h 10m
    ฿3,764–6,757

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur 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
    24h 49m
    ฿3,854–5,976

  5. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SZB - HKT
    8h 26m
    ฿3,773–14,108

  6. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SIN - HKT
    6h 45m
    ฿2,332–7,210

  7. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KUL - HKT
    6h 31m
    ฿1,822–5,023

  8. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SIN - KBV
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    8h 41m
    ฿3,697–9,380

  9. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworthtrain train
    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
    19h 17m
    ฿2,314–2,321

  10. Drive  936.1 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Phuketcar car 936.1 km
    12h 33m
    ฿4,259–6,151

Malaysia to Phuket by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Phuket, Thailand?

AirAsia, Firefly, and Qatar Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from KL Sentral to Phuket Town via Butterworth, (M1) Penang Sentral, Kompleks Chai Leng Park, and Chai Leng Park Caltex in around 17h 45m.

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