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How to get fromPenang to Ko Phuketby plane, bus, car ferry, car, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Ko Phuket by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    1h 5m
    ฿1,900–4,700

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Town Transfer to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus George Town Transfer - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    11h 45m
    ฿1,200–1,800

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Phuketcar car
    9h 22m
    ฿2,316–3,417

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1bus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Pier 1 to Rassada Pierferry ferry Bundhaya Pier 1 - Rassada Pier
    15h 30m
    ฿3,375–4,375

  5. Drive  616.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Phuketcar car 616.3 km
    9h 14m
    ฿2,361–3,410

Penang to Ko Phuket by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Ko Phuket, Thailand?

AirAsia, Firefly, and Qatar Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) twice daily. Alternatively, TransBaanTon operates a bus from George Town Transfer to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,774 and the journey takes 11h 45m. KST Travels also services this route once daily.

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