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How to get fromGeorge Town to Patongby plane, bus, car ferry, car, train, or tram

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George Town to Patong

Rome2Rio compared 7 ways to get from George Town to Patong. The best route is Fly, a distance of 356.427 km.

  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    5h 54m
    ฿2,126–6,211

  2. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    13h
    ฿5,655–10,155

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Patongcar car
    9h 26m
    ฿2,316–3,416

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    13h 22m
    ฿5,553–10,053

  5. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    14h 15m
    ฿5,431–10,946

  6. Car ferry, tram, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Patong Phuket Hotel Transferbus bus
    14h 20m
    ฿5,161–9,866

  7. Drive 622.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Patongcar car 622.3 km
    9h 18m
    ฿2,363–3,414

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,567Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 445 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Patong, Phuket province, Thailand?

AirAsia, 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.

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