What is the cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Phuket is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿700 - ฿1500 and takes 16h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipoh to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Phuket is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs ฿3400 - ฿9500.

Is there a direct bus between Ipoh and Phuket?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Phuket. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Phuket Transfer via Kim Yong Market and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Ipoh to Phuket?

The distance between Ipoh and Phuket is 537 km. The road distance is 739.9 km.

How do I travel from Ipoh to Phuket without a car?

The best way to get from Ipoh to Phuket without a car is to train and Minivan and bus which takes 13h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ipoh to Phuket?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Ipoh to Phuket, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipoh to Phuket bus from?

Ipoh to Phuket bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.

Bus or fly from Ipoh to Phuket?

The best way to get from Ipoh to Phuket is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs ฿3400 - ฿9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿5000 - ฿10000 and takes 14h 19m.

Where does the Ipoh to Phuket bus arrive?

Ipoh to Phuket bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Hat Yai Station.

What is the time difference between Ipoh and Phuket?

Phuket is 1h behind Ipoh. It is currently 9:47 AM in Ipoh and 8:47 AM in Phuket.

Can I drive from Ipoh to Phuket?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Phuket is 740 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Ipoh to Phuket.

Where can I stay near Phuket?

There are 6583+ hotels available in Phuket.

Ipoh to Phuket - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, Minivan, bus, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh to Phuket by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Ipoh
best
1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)IPH - HKT
6h 47m
฿3,425–9,482
Bus, Minivan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bukit Kayu Hitam
2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yai
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
16h 52m
฿731–1,469
Train, Minivan, bus
1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang BesarEts
2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่
4. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuket
13h 5m
Train, ferry, Speedboat
1. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor StarEts
2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
4. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Rassada Pier Phuket
15h 21m
฿3,906–4,671
Drive 739.9 km
1. Drive from Ipoh to Phuket739.9 km
10h 30m
฿2,683–3,876
Bus to Penang International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibong
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)PEN - HKT
7h 25m
฿1,917–4,249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai StationAmanJaya Ipoh
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Phuket Transfer
14h 19m
฿5,359–9,534

Ipoh (IPH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

19Weekly Planes

6h 6mAverage Duration

฿2,865Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.9 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Phuket, Thailand?

Scoot Tigerair, Malindo Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Phuket Transfer via Hat Yai Station, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai Airport in around 14h 19m.

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