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

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Taiping is to bus and car ferry and train which costs RM 180 - RM 250 and takes 14h 25m.

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 50m and costs RM 250 - RM 650.

How far is it from Phuket to Taiping?

The distance between Phuket and Taiping is 563 km. The road distance is 678.5 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 ferry and Mini Bus and train which takes 12h 42m and costs RM 220 - RM 550.

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

It takes approximately 12h 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 5:48 AM in Phuket and 6:48 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 301+ hotels available in Taiping.

Phuket to Taiping - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, Mini Bus, and bus

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

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

Ferry, Mini Bus, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Jian Wanich Pier to Trang stationferry
2. Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus 778
3. Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain 45
4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Taipingtrain Ets
12h 42m
RM 225–539
Bus, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Komtar Towerbus
2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain
14h 25m
RM 180–247
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Mueang Phuket to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry
2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier 1 to Butterworth Bus Terminalferry
3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain
16h 38m
RM 584–611
Drive 678.5 km
1. Drive from Phuket to Taipingcar 678.5 km
9h 59m
RM 374–541
Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train
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 50m
RM 254–649
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 59m
RM 561–2,243
Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane HKT - HDY
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Taipingtrain
9h 1m
RM 393–617

Phuket to Taiping by ferry and train

7Weekly Services

16h 38mAverage Duration

RM 584Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.5 km
Duration: 12h 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 ferry to Trang station, walk to Trang, take the bus to Phatthalung, walk to Phatthalung, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar Malaysia, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Taiping via Komtar Tower, Komtar, Weld Quay, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, and Butterworth in around 14h 25m.

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