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How to get fromPhuket to Taipingby taxi, bus, train, ferry, car, plane, or car ferry

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Phuket to กระบี่taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Taipingtrain train Ets
    11h 59m
    RM 445–804

  2. Bus, Minivan, train

    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 train from Padang Besar to Bukit Tengahtrain train
    4. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Taipingtrain train
    15h 4m
    RM 143–269

  3. Speedboat, ferry, train

    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 Kedahferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Alor Setar to Taipingtrain train Ets
    13h 59m
    RM 401–766

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Taipingtrain train Ets
    16h 35m
    RM 670–1,145

  5. Drive 678.6 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Taipingcar car 678.6 km
    9h 59m
    RM 312–450

  6. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    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 train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train
    7h 42m
    RM 255–655

  7. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane HKT - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain train
    10h 18m
    RM 448–2,135

Phuket to Taiping by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
TicketRM 401Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 726.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Taiping. However, you can take the taxi to กระบี่, take the bus to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station, take the bus to Thanon Nipatuthit 2, walk to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Taiping via Koh Lipe, Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach, Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar, and Alor Setar in around 13h 59m.

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