There are 7 ways to get from Patong to George Town by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or tram
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Fly
best- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
5h 32mRM 224–725Bus, train, car ferry
- Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
13h 6mRM 690–1,302Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Patong to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 30mRM 274–394Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
13h 29mRM 740–1,233Bus
- Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
13h 52mRM 725–1,218Bus, Minivan, tram, car ferry
- Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
14h 11mRM 678–1,204Drive 620.3 km
- Drive from Patong to George Towncar 620.3 km
9h 22mRM 279–403
Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patong to George Town is to drive and car ferry which costs RM 270 - RM 400 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Patong to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs RM 220 - RM 750.
No, there is no direct bus from Patong to George Town. However, there are services departing from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Airport and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Patong and George Town is 439 km. The road distance is 620.3 km.
The best way to get from Patong to George Town without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs RM 650 - RM 1300.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Patong to George Town, including transfers.
Patong to George Town bus services, operated by Smart En Plus, depart from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer station.
The best way to get from Patong to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs RM 220 - RM 750. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 700 - RM 1300 and takes 13h 29m.
Patong to George Town bus services, operated by Smart En Plus, arrive at Hat Yai Airport station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Patong. It is currently 1:01 PM in Patong and 2:01 PM in George Town.
What companies run services between Patong, Phuket province, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Firefly, and Qatar Airways fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Airport, Hat Yai Van Terminal, and Hat Yai in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 140–700
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 270–470
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 290–1,400
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 5–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 65–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 85–120
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 74
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 59
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–14
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Patong to George Town is 620 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Patong to George Town.
There are 503+ hotels available in George Town.