Penang to Phuket

Penang to Phuket

Penang
Phuket
Sun, Sep 28
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Penang to Phuket Destination Reviews

LJ
Way too long. 3 hours more than it said.
Penang to Phuket, Van Van or Bus, New Asian Travel, Aug 2, 2024
MH
05:00 am we left, with an arrivaltime of 01:00 pm. Means it’s a journey for about 9 hours to Phuket.
Penang to Phuket, Van Van or Bus, 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
Penang to Phuket, Van Van or Bus, 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.
Penang to Phuket, Van Van or Bus, 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.
Penang to Phuket, flight Economy, Firefly, Sep 28, 2022
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Penang to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
00:05
23:30
$348.94
Van
New Asian Travel
Van or Bus
04:45
15:45
$29.57
Van
New Asian Travel
Van or Bus
05:15
16:15
$29.57
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
05:45
15:05
$92.18
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
06:25
15:55
$182.10
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
06:50
13:30
$77.99
Flight
Cathay Pacific
Economy
07:30
18:20
$1,712.14
Flight
Cathay Pacific
Economy
07:55
12:20
$1,713.14
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
08:15
15:55
$130.06
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
08:40
15:05
$98.69
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
09:05
14:00
$86.30
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
09:30
14:00
$103.41
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
09:50
14:20
$66.23
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
10:10
19:20
$66.54
Flight
Scoot
Economy
10:35
20:20
$123.25
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
10:55
16:10
$95.32
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
11:15
18:20
$100.73
Van
New Asian Travel
Van or Bus
11:35
22:35
$29.57
Van
New Asian Travel
Regional 14pax
12:00
23:00
$31.93
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
12:35
10:50
$198.44

Transportation from Penang to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Penang to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$38
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day112
Distance125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Asian Overland Services, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines, Firefly, Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Asia, KST Travel, Malaysia Airlines, New Asian Travel, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, TransBaanTon

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
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight+taxi. 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 521.65. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 37.39.

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 78 miles (125 km). The flying distance is 78 miles (125 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 3 to 43 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 KST Travel: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 37.39 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 521.65.

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

  • Van price : USD 37.37 - USD 44.00;
  • flight+taxi price: USD 39.98 - USD 92.25. From Penang to Phuket starting from 00:00 George Town until 00:00 George Town
  • Bus+Van price: USD 45.18. From Penang to Phuket starting from 04:30 George Town Transfer until 04:30 George Town Transfer
  • flight price: USD 53.70 - USD 521.58. From Penang to Phuket starting from 05:50 Penang International Airport until 22:10 Penang International Airport

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

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

  • 106 by flight from Penang to Phuket starting from 05:50 Penang International Airport until 22:10 Penang International Airport
  • Vans from Penang to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 5 departures a day.
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Penang 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 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:

  • 68% opted for a van.
  • 23% chosen flight
  • 8% chosen flight+taxi
  • 1% Other