Penang to Phuket

Penang to Phuket

Penang
Phuket
Sun, May 19
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$32
 
 
$175

Other Options

Penang to Phuket Schedule

Penang to Phuket Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KST Travel Van + Van 05:00 - 17:00MYR 155.41
AirAsia Economy 06:35 - 11:10MYR 580.98
AirAsia Economy 08:50 - 13:00MYR 523
Malindo Air Economy 10:10 - 15:15MYR 516.83
Firefly Economy #FY360013:50 - 13:55MYR 257.28
Thai AirAsia Economy 14:00 - 19:15MYR 545.06
AirAsia Economy 16:50 - 21:05MYR 386.45
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 day17
Distance650 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Asian Overland Services, Firefly, 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

Travelling between Penang and Phuket is possible by Flight, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 174.26 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 31.78.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 13 hours to travel between Penang and Phuket depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Penang and Phuket. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Van does a much slower job and take about 13h to reach Phuket.

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

Travelling between Penang and Phuket can be as cheap as USD 31.78 if you opt for a New Asian Travel van and as expensive as USD 174.26 if you buy a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 13 from Penang to Phuket starting from 06:00 Penang International Airport until 16:50 Penang International Airport
  • 4 from Penang to Phuket starting from 05:00 Komtar New Asian Travel until 12:00 Komtar New Asian Travel

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Penang to Phuket.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Penang to Phuket, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 49.79.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Penang and Phuket

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

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Penang and Phuket, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Penang and Phuket

KST Travel, New Asian Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from Penang to Phuket?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 81% took a van
  • 10% decided to fly
  • 9% chosen flight+taxi