There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Patong by plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)PEN - HKT
5h 56m฿1,818–4,604Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer
13h฿5,595–10,095Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Patong
9h 24m฿2,115–3,215Car ferry, train, bus
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai46
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer
13h 17m฿5,250–10,695Bus
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer
13h 22m฿5,487–9,987Car ferry, tram, Minivan, bus
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer
14h 20m฿5,265–10,095Drive 623.1 km
- Drive from George Town to Patong623.1 km
9h 15m฿2,225–3,214
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Patong is to car ferry and drive which costs ฿2100 - ฿3300 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Patong is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs ฿1800 - ฿4600.
No, there is no direct bus from George Town to Patong. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer via Hat Yai Van Terminal and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between George Town and Patong is 443 km. The road distance is 623.1 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Patong without a car is to Mini Van and bus which takes 13h and costs ฿5500 - ฿11000.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from George Town to Patong, including transfers.
George Town to Patong bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from George Town to Patong is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs ฿1800 - ฿4600. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs ฿5500 - ฿11000 and takes 13h.
George Town to Patong bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Patong is 1h behind George Town. It is currently 5:04 PM in George Town and 4:04 PM in Patong.
What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Patong, Phuket province, Thailand?
Firefly and Qatar Airways fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer via Hat Yai, Hat Yai Van Terminal, and Hat Yai Airport in around 13h.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–3,500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–13,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿130–170
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–950
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿45–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿550–750
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿240–340
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700–950
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿140–410
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿140–200
- Shuttle
- ฿150–410
- Express First
- ฿240–310
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿535
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–9,500
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿427
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50–110
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿15
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Patong is 623 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from George Town to Patong.
There are 6997+ hotels available in Patong.