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How to get fromPhuket to Kuahby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Phuket to Kuah by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry via Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe

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    1. Take the ferry from Jian Wanich Pier to Pattaya Beach Koh Lipeferry ferry Jian Wanich Pier - Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe
    2. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Kuah Jettyferry ferry Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe - Kuah Jetty
    7h 3m
    RM 387–696

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus bus Hat Yai Airport - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    11h 33m
    RM 1,006–1,655

  3. Fly from Phuket International Airport

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane HKT - LGK
    7h 47m
    RM 428–963

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawiferry ferry Phuket Rassada Pier - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    8h 33m
    RM 565–569

  5. Ferry #2

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Kuah Jettyferry ferry Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier - Kuah Jetty
    9h 34m
    RM 511–595

  6. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KBV - LGK
    6h 54m
    RM 699–1,539

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a ferry from Jian Wanich Pier to Kuah via Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe and Kuah Jetty in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phuket Transfer to Kuah via Hat Yai Airport and Kuah Jetty Langkawi in around 11h 33m.

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