What is the cheapest way to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang is to drive and car ferry which costs RM 280 - RM 410 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs RM 260 - RM 700.

Is there a direct bus between Phuket province (State) and Penang?

No, there is no direct bus from Phuket province (State) to Penang. However, there are services departing from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via กระบี่ and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Phuket province (State) to Penang?

The distance between Phuket province (State) and Penang is 419 km. The road distance is 617 km.

How do I travel from Phuket province (State) to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang without a car is to taxi and bus and train and car ferry which takes 11h 57m and costs RM 480 - RM 950.

How long does it take to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phuket province (State) to Penang bus from?

Phuket province (State) to Penang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 station.

Bus or fly from Phuket province (State) to Penang?

The best way to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs RM 260 - RM 700. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 140 - RM 550 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Phuket province (State) to Penang bus arrive?

Phuket province (State) to Penang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at กระบี่ station.

What is the time difference between Phuket province (State) and Penang?

Penang is 1h ahead of Phuket province (State). It is currently 11:14 AM in Phuket province (State) and 12:14 PM in Penang.

Can I drive from Phuket province (State) to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Phuket province (State) to Penang is 617 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Phuket province (State) to Penang.

How do I get a bus ticket from Phuket province (State) to Penang?

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Phuket province (State) to Penang - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Phuket province (State) to Penang by plane, taxi, bus, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
4h 22m
RM 268–663
Bus, Minivan, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
12h 50m
RM 100–497
Taxi, bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Phuket to กระบี่taxi
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 57m
RM 481–925
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Phuket to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 27m
RM 280–404
Bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
12h 9m
RM 141–528
Bus
1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
12h 32m
RM 111–488
Bus, ferry, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Phuket bus Terminal 1 to Na Lanta Restaurant, Koh Lantabus
2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
4. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
19h 44m
RM 234–1,021
Drive 617 km
1. Drive from Phuket to George Towncar 617 km
9h 19m
RM 286–413

Phuket province (State) to Penang by bus

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12h 9mAverage Duration

RM 141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.1 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Phuket province (State), Thailand and Penang, 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 สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Komtar Bus Terminal via กระบี่ and Hat Yai in around 12h 9m.

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