George Town to Phuket

George Town to Phuket

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George Town to Phuket Schedule

George Town to Phuket Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
New Asian Travel Regional 14pax 05:00 - 13:00MYR 160
AirAsia Economy 06:00 - 11:50MYR 370.81
AirAsia Economy 09:05 - 16:35MYR 370.81
Malindo Air Economy 10:10 - 15:15MYR 558.60
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH545413:50 - 13:55MYR 494.50
Thai AirAsia Economy 14:00 - 19:15MYR 861.76
Thai AirAsia Economy 16:45 - 23:25MYR 373.45
AirAsia Economy 19:45 - 07:45MYR 571.71

Transportation from George Town to Phuket

Facts about the transport from George Town to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure4:50 PM
Departures per day19
Distance621 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, New Asian Travel, Sri Trang, Thai AirAsia

How to get from George Town to Phuket

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van

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+bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 184.93. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 33.39.

How far is George Town from Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from George Town to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 386 miles (621 km). The flying distance is 573 miles (921 km).

How long does it take to get from George Town to Phuket?

The travel time from George Town to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 13 hours.

How much does it cost to get from George Town to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from George Town 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 33.39 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 184.93.

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

  • Van+Bus price: USD 30.68. From George Town to Phuket starting from 12:00 Komtar New Asian Travel until 12:00 Komtar New Asian Travel
  • Van price : USD 33.39;
  • Plane tickets - USD 86.19 to USD 184.89;

How many trips per day are there between George Town and Phuket?

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

  • Flights from George Town to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 16 departures a day.
  • Vans from George Town to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from George Town 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 86.19.

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 George Town to Phuket

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from George Town 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 George Town 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 George Town to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from George Town 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:

  • 47% chosen Van+Bus
  • 47% opted for a van.
  • 6% users took a plane.