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There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Kelantan by ferry, train, bus, car or plane

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Ferry, train  •  14h 54m

  1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipe
  2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai station
  3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok

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Local Bus, Mini Van  •  16h 7m

  1. Take the Local Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Sok
  2. Take the Mini Van from Khao Sok to Sungai Kolok

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Bus, train  •  15h 19m

  1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Suratthani 779
  2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Kolok 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...

Ferry, bus  •  20h 33m

  1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Langkawi
  2. Take the ferry from Langkawi to Kuala Perlis
  3. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu

Bus, minivan  •  20h 46m

  1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
  2. Take the minivan from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
  3. Take the bus from Kangar to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu

Drive  •  10h 51m

  1. Drive from Phuket to Kota Bharu 726.1 km

Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra  •  6h 24m

  1. Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) HKT - KBR

Fly to Hat Yai, train  •  8h 53m

  1. Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Hat Yai (HDY) HKT - HDY
  2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok

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The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Kelantan is to bus and minivan which costs ฿910 - ฿950 and takes 20h 46m.

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The quickest way to get from Phuket to Kelantan is to fly which costs ฿3000 - ฿4800 and takes 6h 24m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Kelantan. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Bus Terminal Kota Bharu via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Padang Besar and Kangar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.

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It is 491 km from Phuket to Kelantan. It is approximately 726.1 km to drive.

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The best way to get from Phuket to Kelantan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 20h 33m and costs ฿1300 - ฿4700.

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It takes approximately 14h 54m to get from Phuket to Kelantan, including transfers.

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Phuket to Kelantan bus services, operated by Sri Trang Tour, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.

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The best way to get from Phuket to Kelantan is to Local Bus and Mini Van which takes 16h 7m and costs ฿700 - ฿1200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿3000 - ฿4800 and takes 6h 24m.

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There is no direct flight from Phuket Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.

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Phuket to Kelantan bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Bus Terminal Kota Bharu station.

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Map of how to get from Phuket to Kelantan.
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  • Distance: 490.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Phuket to Kota Bharu via Khao Sok and Sungai Kolok in around 16h 7m. Alternatively, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and four other airlines fly from Phuket to Kota Bharu every 3 hours.

Airlines
AirAsia
Website
airasia.com
Flights from Phuket to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 270 - RM 700
Malaysia Airlines
Website
malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Phuket to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 600
Flights from Phuket to Sultan Ismail Petra via Penang, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 280 - RM 1100
Firefly
Website
fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
6h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 380 - RM 600
Flights from Phuket to Sultan Ismail Petra via Penang, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
Ave. Duration
5h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 280 - RM 1100
MYAirline
Website
myairline.my
Flights from Phuket to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 280 - RM 800
Bangkok Airways
Website
bangkokair.com
Flights from Phuket to Hat Yai
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 250 - RM 2700
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Phone
1690
Email
sarabanklang@railway.co.th
Website
railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
RM 11 - RM 150
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website
https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
3rd Class (Seat)
RM 11 - RM 26
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 80 - RM 110
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
RM 35 - RM 55
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 110 - RM 150
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Kolok
Ave. Duration
9h 20m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
RM 21 - RM 190
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website
https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
3rd Class (Seat)
RM 21 - RM 35
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 85 - RM 120
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
RM 50 - RM 70
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 140 - RM 190
Bus operators
Greenbus Thailand
Local Bus
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Sok
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
RM 22
Local minivan
Bus from Khao Sok to Sungai Kolok
Ave. Duration
10h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
RM 65 - RM 120
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
RM 6 - RM 9
Ekspres Perdana
Phone
+603-7728 4789
Email
hq@ekspresperdana.my
Website
ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
Ave. Duration
8h 37m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
RM 55
Book at
https://12go.asia/en
Bus from Kangar to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
Ave. Duration
8h 41m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
RM 51
Book at
https://12go.asia/en
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Phone
+66 980 168 181
Email
168ferry@gmail.com
Website
tigerlinetravel.com
Ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipe
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
RM 100 - RM 550
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/sirilanta-speedboats
Website
https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
Ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Langkawi
Ave. Duration
8h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
RM 100 - RM 550
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/sirilanta-speedboats
Website
https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Jolly Travel
Phone
074 750 770
Email
jollytravel@hotmail.com
Website
jollytravel.in.th
Ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai station
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
RM 114
Book at
https://12go.asia/en

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Kelantan is 1h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 8:34 PM in Phuket and 9:34 PM in Kelantan.

Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Kelantan is 726 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Phuket to Kelantan.

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Malindo Airways, MYAirline, Malaysia Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Phuket Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport.

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The best way to get from Phuket to Phuket Airport is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ฿85 - ฿110.

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