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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phuket to Padang Besar by ferry, bus, train, car, plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Speedboat, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lanta Transport Office to Padang Besar Train Stationbus bus Lanta Transport Office - Padang Besar Train Station
    8h 39m
    ฿1,955–3,210

  2. Bus, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    9h 29m
    ฿479–3,535

  3. Ferry, Mini Bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Town Transfer 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
    9h 56m
    ฿1,902–4,300

  4. Drive  450.6 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Padang Besarcar car 450.6 km
    7h 10m
    ฿1,726–2,493

  5. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    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
    5h 47m
    ฿3,229–4,965

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus Hat Yai Airport - KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side
    9h 20m
    ฿6,881–12,217

  7. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    8h 56m
    ฿2,061–5,134

Phuket to Padang Besar by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,955Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Padang Besar, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Phuket Transfer to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side via Hat Yai Airport in around 9h 20m.

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