Penang to Phuket

Penang to Phuket

Penang
Phuket
Thu, Jul 18
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$32
 
 
$34

Other Options

Penang to Phuket Schedule

Penang to Phuket Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KST Travel Van + Van 05:00 - 17:00MYR 154.31
AirAsia Economy 06:00 - 13:00MYR 742.52
AirAsia Economy 08:50 - 13:00MYR 922.32
AirAsia Economy 10:50 - 16:35MYR 505.05
AirAsia Economy 13:30 - 18:50MYR 756.61
Firefly Economy #FY360014:45 - 14:50MYR 382.57
AirAsia Economy 16:10 - 21:05MYR 1,001.82
Malaysia Airlines Economy 21:20 - 09:45MYR 335.96

Transportation from Penang to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Penang to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$32
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure4:50 PM
Departures per day4
Distance700 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Asian Overland Services, KST Travel, Malaysia Airlines, New Asian Travel, Thai AirAsia

Penang to Phuket Destination Reviews

MH
05:00 am we left, with an arrivaltime of 01:00 pm. Means it’s a journey for about 9 hours to Phuket.
Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel (New Asian Travel), Dec 21, 2023
K
You should really change the description about large luggage. As I was asked, I booked 2 seats due to having 20kg luggage with me. Despite this, it wasn’t necessary and I payed double the price when I didn’t need to
Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel (New Asian Travel), Oct 26, 2023
AR
I missed my bus and they let me take the next one, with only a small extra fee, which was nice. However, when I changed vehicles to the connecting bus in Hat Yai, we had to wait about 3 hours. They did not inform anyone about this very long waiting time, and they should have done so, as it hugely affects someone's travel plans. I let it go because I was grateful that they let me take the next bus after I missed mine, however the other people were also very upset. First they wanted to make us wait 4 hours, then when we complained they changed it to 3. We changed vehicles twice. On the last bus, when we arrived in Phuket (my final destination), I very politely asked the staff-member if I could get out sooner than the last bus terminal, as it was a more convenient location for me. He completely refused to let me get off the vehicle, even though we stopped many times and other passengers got off, he actually would not allow me to get off the bus! That is crazy.
Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel (New Asian Travel), Oct 11, 2023
IC
Our flight was rescheduled from 2:40 pm to 6:60 pm and no one notified us . Then flight was late for more them one hour. This delay caused us many problem and ruined our plans for that afternoon.
flight Economy, Firefly, Sep 28, 2022
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How to get from Penang to Phuket

When you want to get from Penang to Phuket, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 33.51. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 32.12.

How far is Penang from Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Penang to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 436 miles (700 km). The flying distance is 573 miles (921 km).

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

The travel time from Penang to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 14 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Penang to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Penang to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is New Asian Travel: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 32.12 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Van - a one-way Van ticket can cost as much as USD 33.51.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Penang to Phuket:

  • Van price : USD 32.12 - USD 33.41;
  • flight+taxi price: USD 36.19 - USD 83.52. From Penang to Phuket starting from 00:00 George Town until 00:00 George Town
  • Plane tickets - USD 82.66 to USD 162.33;

How many trips per day are there between Penang and Phuket?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Vans from Penang to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Penang to Phuket. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 82.66.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Penang to Phuket

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Penang to Phuket. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Penang to Phuket.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Penang to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Penang to Phuket? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 71% opted for a van.
  • 20% users took a plane.
  • 9% chosen flight+taxi