There are 6 ways to get from Patong to Penang by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
4h 17mRM 232–623Bus, 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 707–1,329Drive, 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 270–390Bus, 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 750–1,254Bus
- Take the bus from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
13h 52mRM 741–1,245Drive 620.3 km
- Drive from Patong to George Towncar 620.3 km
9h 22mRM 276–399
Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Patong to Penang is to drive and car ferry which costs RM 270 - RM 390 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Patong to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs RM 230 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Patong to Penang. 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 Penang is 417 km. The road distance is 620.3 km.
The best way to get from Patong to Penang without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 13h 6m and costs RM 700 - RM 1400.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Patong to Penang, including transfers.
Patong to Penang bus services, operated by Smart En Plus, depart from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer station.
The best way to get from Patong to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs RM 230 - RM 650. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 750 - RM 1300 and takes 13h 29m.
Patong to Penang bus services, operated by Smart En Plus, arrive at Hat Yai Airport station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Patong. It is currently 10:42 AM in Patong and 11:42 AM in Penang.
What companies run services between Patong, Phuket province, Thailand and Penang, 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
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 220–650
- 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 220–460
- 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 6–20
- 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 650–1,200
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 68
- 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 Penang is 620 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Patong to Penang.
There are 2541+ hotels available in Penang.