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How to get fromPhuket to Kedahby ferry, bus, train, tram, car, car ferry, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, Mini Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Jian Wanich Pier to Trang stationferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus bus 778
    3. Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    11h 12m
    RM 222–548

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Komtar Towerbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Komtar Tower
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    14h 17m
    RM 183–224

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Trang Bus Terminalbus bus 446
    3. Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    12h 35m
    RM 227–376

  4. Ferry, tram

    1. Take the ferry from Mueang Phuket to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1 to Butterworth Bus Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitram tram
    16h 20m
    RM 586–602

  5. Drive  566.4 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Sungai Petanicar car 566.4 km
    8h 44m
    RM 313–452

  6. Fly to Langkawi International Airport

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane HKT - LGK
    8h 17m
    RM 428–863

  7. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Kulim Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 58m
    RM 286–654

  8. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    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 train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    7h 2m
    RM 402–623

Phuket to Kedah by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Kedah, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani via Krabi Bus Terminal, Trang Bus Terminal, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 3 times a day.

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