What is the cheapest way to get from Phuket to Taiping?

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Taiping is to bus and train via Tha Kham which costs RM 65 - RM 220 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Phuket to Taiping?

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Taiping is to fly and car ferry and train which takes 7h 42m and costs RM 240 - RM 700.

How far is it from Phuket to Taiping?

The distance between Phuket and Taiping is 542 km. The road distance is 678.7 km.

How do I travel from Phuket to Taiping without a car?

The best way to get from Phuket to Taiping without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 51m and costs RM 55 - RM 480.

How long does it take to get from Phuket to Taiping?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Phuket to Taiping, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phuket and Taiping?

Taiping is 1h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 2:43 AM in Phuket and 3:43 AM in Taiping.

Can I drive from Phuket to Taiping?

Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Taiping is 679 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Phuket to Taiping.

Where can I stay near Taiping?

There are 298+ hotels available in Taiping.

Phuket to Taiping - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain
7h 42m
RM 245–655
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Taipingtrain Ets
12h 51m
RM 58–478
Bus, train via Tha Kham
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Taipingtrain Ets
15h
RM 68–211
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Taipingtrain Ets
16h 35m
RM 662–1,344
Fly to Ipoh, train
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ipoh (IPH)plane HKT - IPH
2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain
9h 43m
RM 711–2,243
Bus, Minivan, train
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Tengahtrain
4. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Taipingtrain
15h 4m
RM 142–266
Drive 678.7 km
1. Drive from Phuket to Taipingcar 678.7 km
9h 59m
RM 315–455

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 3mAverage Duration

RM 212Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Phuket to Taiping.

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Distance: 541.7 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Taiping. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Taiping via กระบี่, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 12h 51m.

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