There are 7 ways to get from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
4h 22mRM 258–613Bus via Krabi
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 bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
13h 5mRM 112–491Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Phuket to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 42mRM 279–405Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
14h 46mRM 758–1,214Bus
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
14h 49mRM 139–246Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Phuket to Penang-PEN619.9 km
9h 23mDrive 619.9 km
- Drive from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN)car 619.9 km
9h 23mRM 285–411
Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) is to bus which costs RM 130 - RM 250 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs RM 250 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN). However, there are services departing from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 and arriving at Penang Airport via กระบี่, Hat Yai and Terminal Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Phuket and Penang Airport (PEN) is 419 km. The road distance is 619.9 km.
The best way to get from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) without a car is to bus via Krabi which takes 13h 5m and costs RM 110 - RM 500.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN), including transfers.
Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 station.
The best way to get from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs RM 250 - RM 650. Alternatively, you can bus via Krabi, which costs RM 110 - RM 500 and takes 13h 5m.
Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at กระบี่ station.
Penang Airport (PEN) is 1h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 9:00 AM in Phuket and 10:00 AM in Penang Airport (PEN).
What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Penang Airport (PEN), Malaysia?
AirAsia, Firefly, and Qatar Airways fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Penang Airport via กระบี่, Hat Yai, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Sungai Nibong in around 13h 5m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 220–650
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 270–550
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,400
- 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
- Phone
- +66 62-175-3069
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–45
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- [email protected]
- Website
- Smart En Plus
Bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Smart En Plus
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Phuket to Penang-PEN
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) is 620 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN).
Book your Phuket to Penang Airport (PEN) bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 2496+ hotels available in Penang Airport (PEN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Phuket and Penang Airport (PEN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













