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How to get fromPhuket to Batu Cavesby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Batu Caves by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane HKT - SZB
    2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Cavestrain train
    8h 52m
    RM 483–1,724

  2. Bus, train via Tha Kham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    18h 59m
    RM 78–246

  3. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Danok to Kepongbus bus
    18h 30m
    RM 755–1,476

  4. Speedboat, ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai stationferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    18h 59m
    RM 334–725

  5. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HKT - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Batu Cavestrain train
    7h 45m
    RM 214–697

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus Kl
    20h 50m
    RM 181–336

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    23h 3m
    RM 671–1,375

  8. Drive  923.3 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Batu Cavescar car 923.3 km
    12h 42m
    RM 428–618

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Batu Caves, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Phuket Transfer to Sl493 Nissan via Hat Yai Airport, Kim Yong Market, Hat Yai, Danok, Kepong, Metro Prima, Kampung Batu, and Kl594 Mrt Kg Batu in around 18h 30m.

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