There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Tumpat by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 Sultan Ismail Petra
best- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane HKT - KBR
7h 23mRM 494–768Bus, train via Hat Yai
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 train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain
13h 29mRM 77–565Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
16h 36mRM 91–245Speedboat, ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Pasir Masbus
21h 1mRM 244–953Fly to Narathiwat Airport, drive
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane HKT - NAW
- Drive from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Tumpatcar
8h 5mRM 809–988Local Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Sokbus
- Take the bus from Khao Sok to Sungai Kolokbus
16h 7mRM 138–141Bus
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Masbus
22h 32mRM 203–367Drive 709.3 km
- Drive from Phuket to Tumpatcar 709.3 km
10h 45mRM 329–476
Phuket to Tumpat by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Tumpat is to bus and train which costs RM 90 - RM 250 and takes 16h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Phuket to Tumpat is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs RM 490 - RM 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Sungai Kolok via Khao Sok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
The distance between Phuket and Tumpat is 555 km. The road distance is 709.3 km.
The best way to get from Phuket to Tumpat without a car is to Speedboat and ferry and bus which takes 21h 1m and costs RM 240 - RM 1000.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Phuket to Tumpat, including transfers.
Phuket to Tumpat bus services, operated by Sri Trang Tour, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.
The best way to get from Phuket to Tumpat is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs RM 490 - RM 800. Alternatively, you can Local Bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 137 - RM 141 and takes 16h 7m.
Phuket to Tumpat bus services, operated by Sri Trang Tour, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
Tumpat is 1h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 9:42 AM in Phuket and 10:42 AM in Tumpat.
What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Tumpat, Malaysia?
Malindo Airways, AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Tumpat via Khao Sok and Sungai Kolok in around 16h 7m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Narathiwat Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 340–1,300
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–1,400
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–1,400
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 430–700
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 340–1,400
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 9–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 17–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 9–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 41–45
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 25–30
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 21–28
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 58–63
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–160
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 29–270
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- 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
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- https://kbi.dlt.go.th/th
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- [email protected]
- Website
- phantiptravel.com
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 50–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/phantip-1970
- Website
- https://www.phantiptravel.com/
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–100
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Sok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 20
Bus from Khao Sok to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 112
- 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
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–110
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +66 88 616 1416
- [email protected]
- Website
- bundhayaspeedboat.com
Ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lanta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 160–240
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/bundhaya-speed-boat
- Website
- https://www.bundhayaspeedboat.com/
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlineferry.com
Ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lanta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–550
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
Ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–650
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
- Phone
- +66 76 211 253
- [email protected]
- Website
- phiphi-cruisers.com
Ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lanta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–170
- Schedules at
- phiphi-cruisers.com
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 74 783 643
- [email protected]
- Website
- spcthailand.com
Ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lanta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 85–160
- Website
- https://www.spcthailand.com/index.php
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 15
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
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