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How to get fromPhuket to Kuala Besutby ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Phuket to Kuala Besut by ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, Mini Bus, train, bus

    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 Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    14h 29m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Komtar Towerbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Komtar Tower
    2. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Penang Komtar - Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
    20h 21m
    RM 234–273

  3. Ferry, bus, train, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Trang stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Trang to Thung Songtrain train 84
    4. Take the train from Thung Song to Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    5. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kuala Besutcar car
    15h 27m
    RM 318–544

  4. Bus via Trang

    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
    4. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    19h 7m
    RM 275–482

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Bangtao and Surin Transfer to Kuah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    19h 43m
    RM 439–805

  6. Drive  756.1 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Kuala Besutcar car 756.1 km
    11h 22m
    RM 417–603

  7. Fly Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane HKT - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    10h 2m
    RM 328–1,243

  8. Fly Phuket International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane HKT - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    9h 9m
    RM 588–1,623

  9. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KBV - KBR
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    9h 9m
    RM 600–2,020

  10. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane KBV - TGG
    3. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    10h 37m
    RM 780–1,900

Phuket to Kuala Besut by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRM 275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 29m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal via Krabi Bus Terminal, Trang Bus Terminal, and Butterworth in around 19h 7m.

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