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How to get fromPatong to George Townby plane, taxi, bus, train, car ferry, car, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Patong to George Town by plane, taxi, bus, train, car ferry, car, or tram

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    5h 32m
    RM 274–676

  2. Taxi, bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Patong to กระบี่taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h
    RM 490–935

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Patong to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 30m
    RM 282–407

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    13h 6m
    RM 712–1,335

  5. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    13h 29m
    RM 739–1,263

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    13h 52m
    RM 729–1,223

  7. Bus, Minivan, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    14h 27m
    RM 682–1,201

  8. Drive 620.3 km

    1. Drive from Patong to George Towncar car 620.3 km
    9h 23m
    RM 288–416

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Patong, Phuket province, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Firefly, and Qatar Airways fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Airport, Hat Yai Van Terminal, and Hat Yai in around 13h 29m.

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