There are 7 ways to get from Phuket to Tumpat by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train via Hat Yai
best- 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 76–561Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Stationbus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Surat Thani Train Station
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
15h 13mRM 87–184Drive 709.3 km
- Drive from Phuket to Tumpatcar 709.3 km
10h 45mRM 329–475Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane HKT - KBR
8h 18mRM 533–868Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
13h 46mRM 679–1,438Local 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 135–138Fly 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 708–1,188
Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Tumpat is to bus and train which costs RM 85 - RM 190 and takes 15h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Phuket to Tumpat is to fly and drive which takes 8h 5m and costs RM 700 - RM 1200.
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 701 km. The road distance is 709.3 km.
It takes approximately 13h 29m to get from Phuket to Tumpat, including transfers.
Phuket to Tumpat bus services, operated by Phuket Transport, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.
The best way to get from Phuket to Tumpat is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs RM 500 - RM 900. Alternatively, you can Local Bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 135 - RM 139 and takes 16h 7m.
Phuket to Tumpat bus services, operated by Phuket Transport, arrive at Khao Sok station.
Tumpat is 1h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 2:16 AM in Phuket and 3:16 AM in Tumpat.
Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Tumpat is 709 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Phuket to Tumpat.
What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Tumpat, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and two 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 650–1,100
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 24–29
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 21–27
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 57–62
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 20–160
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–270
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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