There are 6 ways to get from Patong to George Town by plane, bus, train, car 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
best- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)HKT - PEN
5h 21mRM 245–626Bus, train, car ferry
- Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airport
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
13h 6mRM 723–1,356Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Patong to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
9h 29mRM 280–404Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airport
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
13h 29mRM 767–1,282Bus
- Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airport
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
13h 52mRM 757–1,272Drive 620.3 km
- Drive from Patong to George Town620.3 km
9h 21mRM 286–413
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 280 - RM 410 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Patong to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs RM 240 - RM 650.
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 441 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 700 - RM 1400.
It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 21m and costs RM 240 - RM 650. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 750 - 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 12:54 AM in Patong and 1:54 AM in George Town.
What companies run services between Patong, Phuket province, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
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
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 220–450
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 310–1,700
- 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 6–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 6–21
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 90–120
- 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
- +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 650–1,300
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 69
- 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
- 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 21m to drive from Patong to George Town.
There are 2576+ hotels available in George Town.