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How to get fromPhuket to Pulau Perhentian (Island)by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Phuket to Pulau Perhentian (Island) by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, ferry

    best
    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
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    10h 32m
    RM 503–778

  2. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Padang Besar Perlis to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarbus bus R11
    4. Take the bus from Kangar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    24h 33m
    RM 175–419

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    19h 55m

  4. Speedboat, ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    20h 43m
    RM 506–875

  5. Speedboat, ferry, bus via Saladan

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    21h 43m
    RM 301–1,052

  6. Fly Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Putehbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    13h 20m
    RM 404–815

  7. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KBV - KBR
    4. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    13h 45m
    RM 601–1,777

  8. Fly Phuket International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane HKT - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Jerteh, Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    14h 40m
    RM 663–1,578

  9. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kuala Besut Jetty to Pulau Perhentian Portferry ferry
    23h 11m
    RM 204–646

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

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Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 296Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Phuket to Pulau Perhentian (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 617.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Pulau Perhentian (Island), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Pulau Perhentian (Island). However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty, walk to Kuala Besut Jetty, then take the ferry to Pulau Perhentian Port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Pulau Perhentian Port via Surat Thani Phantip Station, Surat Thani Bus Terminal, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Sungai Kolok, Terminal Kota Bharu, Kuala Besut Jetty, and Kuala Besut Jetty in around 19h 55m.

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