George Town to Phuket

George Town to Phuket

George Town
Phuket
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George Town to Phuket Destination Reviews

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Anna F
The bus trip from Hat Yai to Phuket was horrible. We arrived 3.5 hours late, and both the driver and the staff member organizing the seats were very unfriendly. At times, it honestly felt like one of them might have been under the influence of something. Overall, a very unpleasant experience – I would not recommend this service.
George Town to Phuket, Van Van or Bus, New Asian Travel (New Asian Travel), Apr 6, 2026
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Adriana
I used the service to travel from Penang in Malaysia to Phuket in Thailand. As it was a long journey, I booked a direct bus in order to avoid being stranded somewhere in Thailand without a connecting journey due to delay. I booked the bus for 7.50, but received a Whatsapp very early that I should come to the pick up at 7.30 - not perfect, but as you should be at the pick-up location 1/2h before departure, I was gonna be there anyways. Now the van during this first part of the journey to Hat Yai was perfect: Clean, comfortable, spacious, with AC. We stopped along the way for toilet and food. The bus driver wanted 20 Baht before crossing the border. I didn't have any Baht, as the trip description stated I needed to pay him 5 RM. I got that exchanged, but it was an annoying hassle which I could have prepared for with the knowledge beforehand. Now after reaching Hat Yai the real drama began. Apparently the bus driver was not aware that I had booked an onward journey and wanted to drop me off at the bus station in Hat Yai. He didn't speak a word of English. I showed him my ticket showing Phuket as the end location, so he called his employer and drove me to an office of a travel agency while on the phone and filming the street with his phone. When we arrived a woman took a picture of my ticket and made a call. She then told me to go with the driver again who proceded to bring me to another travel agency which then handed me over to another driver with a different can who then took me to yet another travel agency where they told me that my bus to Phuket would be leaving in 15min and I could get some snacks while I wait. I needed to exchange money/find an ATM and a toilet on my own. When I returned a guy from the travel agency put me on one of the white and blue basically super cheap public busses going to Phuket. That is not the service I paid for. It would have been much cheaper just to buy a ticket for that bus upon arrival. Also this bus only did one stop for snacks and toilet once. I couldn't get any food due to not having Baht on me and them not accepting card payment where we stopped. I arrived after around 12 hours total journey time without having any proper meals during the whole day. My ticket didn't show who was the bus operator. I never had any direct contact with "New Asian Travels", all buses I used were from different companies. Really bad service. To any travellers going to Phuket or Krabi from Penang: Take this bus only to Hat Yai, you will have an excellent service, everything after that is a tourism trap and an absolute rip-off.
George Town to Phuket, Van Van or Bus, New Asian Travel, Dec 11, 2025
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George Town to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
TransBaanTon
Van + Van
04:30
16:15
$40.45
Van
TransBaanTon
Van + Bus
04:30
16:15
$40.45
Van
KST Travel
Van + Van
05:00
19:00
$33.71
Van
New Asian Travel
Van or Bus
05:00
16:00
$28.91
Van
New Asian Travel
Van or Bus
08:00
19:00
$31.42
Van
New Asian Travel
Van or Bus
12:00
23:00
$30.17

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 Flight 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 789.89. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 38.04.

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 1938 miles (3117 km). The flying distance is 1938 miles (3117 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 4 to 40 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 TransBaanTon: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 38.04 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 789.89.

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

  • Van+Bus price: USD 36.95. From George Town to Phuket starting from 12:00 Komtar New Asian Travel until 12:00 Komtar New Asian Travel
  • Van price : USD 37.96 - USD 40.22;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 50.78. From George Town to Phuket starting from 04:30 George Town Transfer until 04:30 George Town Transfer
  • flight price: USD 170.44 - USD 789.86. From George Town to Phuket starting from 05:50 Penang International Airport until 23:10 Penang International Airport

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

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

  • 80 by flight from George Town to Phuket starting from 05:50 Penang International Airport until 23:10 Penang International Airport
  • Vans from George Town to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 5 departures a day.
  • 1 by Bus+Van from George Town to Phuket starting from 04:30 George Town Transfer until 04:30 George Town Transfer

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

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:

  • 50% opted for a van.
  • 49% chosen Van+Bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from George Town to Phuket

Facts about the transport from George Town to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$37
Fastest Transport3h 40m
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure11:10 PM
Departures per day86
Distance3117 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Jetstar Asia, KST Travel, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Sri Trang, Thai AirAsia, TransBaanTon