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How to get fromPhuket to Bukit Mertajamby plane, bus, ferry, tram, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Bukit Mertajam by plane, bus, ferry, tram, or car

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus bus
    6h 23m
    RM 245–624

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transferbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - George Town Transfer
    14h
    RM 184–185

  3. Ferry, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Jian Wanich Pier to Pattaya Beach Koh Lipeferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Kuah Jettyferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    4. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtram tram
    12h 5m
    RM 397–748

  4. Drive  604.6 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Bukit Mertajamcar car 604.6 km
    9h 12m
    RM 281–405

  5. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, tram

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane HKT - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajamtram tram
    8h 3m
    RM 391–630

  6. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane HKT - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtram tram
    10h 20m
    RM 461–2,037

  7. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Mueang Phuket to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry ferry Mueang Phuket - Bundhaya Pier 1
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1 to Butterworth Bus Terminalferry ferry Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1 - Butterworth Bus Terminal / ...
    16h 20m
    RM 587–588

  8. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Pattaya Beach Koh Lipeferry ferry Phuket Rassada Pier - Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe
    2. Take the bus from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 to Butterworth Bus Terminal Penangbus bus Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 - Butterworth Bus Terminal Penang
    17h 10m
    RM 479–480

Phuket to Bukit Mertajam by ferry, bus, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 397Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?

TransBaanTon operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transfer once daily. Tickets cost RM 182 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mueang Phuket to Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam via Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Penang Sentral in around 16h 20m.

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