There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Kelantan by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra
best- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane HKT - KBR
7h 6mRM 506–835Bus, train, drive via Hat Yai
cheapest- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kota Bharucar
13h 30mRM 77–564Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kota Bharucar
15h 13mRM 88–187Drive 713.2 km
- Drive from Phuket to Kota Bharucar 713.2 km
10h 45mRM 331–478Fly to Hat Yai, train
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane HKT - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain
9h 30mRM 204–521Local Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Sokbus
- Take the bus from Khao Sok to Sungai Kolokbus
16h 7mRM 135–139Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Changlun to Terminal Kota Bharubus
20h 36mRM 707–1,458Bus, Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus
21h 57mRM 169–309
Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Kelantan is to bus and train and drive which costs RM 85 - RM 190 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Phuket to Kelantan is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs RM 500 - RM 850.
No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Kelantan. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Sungai Kolok via Khao Sok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
The distance between Phuket and Kelantan is 538 km. The road distance is 713.2 km.
The best way to get from Phuket to Kelantan without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 20h 36m and costs RM 700 - RM 1500.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Phuket to Kelantan, including transfers.
Phuket to Kelantan bus services, operated by Smart En Plus, depart from Phuket Transfer station.
The best way to get from Phuket to Kelantan is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs RM 500 - RM 850. Alternatively, you can Local Bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 135 - RM 140 and takes 16h 7m.
Phuket to Kelantan bus services, operated by Smart En Plus, arrive at Hat Yai Airport station.
Kelantan is 1h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 4:48 PM in Phuket and 5:48 PM in Kelantan.
What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Kelantan, Malaysia?
Malindo Airways, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Kota Bharu via Khao Sok and Sungai Kolok in around 16h 7m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–1,100
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 24–30
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 21–27
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 57–62
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 20–160
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–270
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Kelantan is 713 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Phuket to Kelantan.
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