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How to get fromPhuket to George Town Penangby plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Phuket to George Town Penang by plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    6h 1m
    RM 250–618

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transferbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - George Town Transfer
    12h 6m
    RM 181

  3. 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 to George Town Hotel Transferferry ferry Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier - George Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    16h
    RM 576–636

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Phuket to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 49m
    RM 332–480

  5. Bus via Krabi

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 438-0
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Bus Terminal Komtarbus bus Krabi Bus Terminal - Bus Terminal Komtar
    14h 22m
    RM 183–318

  6. Drive  617.7 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to George Town Penangcar car 617.7 km
    9h 20m
    RM 341–492

Phuket to George Town Penang by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 181Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Phuket to George Town Penang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

AirAsia, Firefly, and Qatar Airways fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, TransBaanTon operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transfer once daily. Tickets cost RM 181 and the journey takes 12h.

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