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How to get fromPhuket to Penangby plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    4h 22m
    RM 238–613

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transferbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - George Town Transfer
    12h
    RM 182

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Mueang Phuket to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry ferry Mueang Phuket - Bundhaya Pier 1
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transferferry ferry Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier - George Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    16h
    RM 578–638

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Phuket to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 26m
    RM 333–481

  5. Bus via Krabi

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus 438-0
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Bus Terminal Komtarbus bus Krabi Bus Terminal - Bus Terminal Komtar
    14h 22m
    RM 185–320

  6. Drive  617 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to George Towncar car 617 km
    9h 19m
    RM 341–492

Phuket to Penang by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
TicketRM 182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

AirAsia, Firefly, and Qatar Airways fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, TransBaanTon operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transfer once daily. Tickets cost RM 182 and the journey takes 12h.

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