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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur

Composite routes from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest
12 h 20 min
Car
964 km.
from $53
Fastest
1 h 37 min
Plane
Other
5 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
640 km.
from $75.74
16 h 18 min
Bus, Train
639 km.
from $46.04
14 h 47 min
Bus, Train
640 km.
from $149.63
18 h 4 min
Ferry
640 km.
from $208.04
17 h 48 min
640 km.
from $54.43
18 h 35 min
640 km.
from $34.85
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
640 km.
from $74.09
16 h 18 min
Bus, Train
639 km.
from $45.85
14 h 47 min
Bus, Train
640 km.
from $148.48
18 h 4 min
Ferry
640 km.
from $206.43
17 h 31 min
640 km.
from $52.65
18 h 5 min
640 km.
from $34.52
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
640 km.
from $68.55
16 h 24 min
Bus, Train
639 km.
from $53.32
14 h 48 min
Bus, Train
640 km.
from $144.61
18 h 8 min
Ferry
640 km.
from $204.30
8 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
640 km.
from $67.80
20 h 41 min
640 km.
from $61.13

Transport providers

Airlines

Malindo Airways

Website:
malindoair.com/
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$229.29
Plane from Krabi Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$28.02–$95.54

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$254.77
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$445.85

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.04–$165.60
Plane from Krabi Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.12–$152.86

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$254.77
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$445.85

Other operators

Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club

Phone:
+66 74 783 643
Email:
Website:
spcthailand.com/index.php
Other from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.80–$127.39

Train operators

KLIA Express

Phone:
+603 2267 8000
Email:
Website:
kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T1 to KL
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.48–$12.10
Train from Klia T1 to Bandar
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$10.19

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Hat Yai to Padang
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.53–$31.85

KTM Intercity

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Email:
Website:
ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Katri to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$40.76
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$42.04

Bus operators

Billion Stars Express

Phone:
+60 111 066 1111
Email:
Website:
billionstarsexpress.com/
Bus from Sungai Nibong to KL
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$12.74
Bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$14.01

438 Phuket Krabi Transport

Phone:
+66 62-175-3069
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/438-phuket-krabi-transport?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc1MGItNjhhOS03NzY0LThhODUtZDU5ZmFlZGEwMzdmLA
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.20–$10.22

Smart En Plus

Phone:
+66 614655695
Email:
Website:
smartenplus.co.th/
Other from Koh Lipe Immigration point to Hat
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.29

Plusliner

Phone:
+60 17-659 2527
Email:
Website:
plusliner.com.my/
Bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

KKKL Express

Phone:
012-7082999
Email:
Website:
kkklexpress.com
Bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$11.46

KPB Express

Phone:
+604 332 5815
Email:
Website:
kpbekspres.com/
Bus from Sungai Nibong to KL
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.55–$15.29

Local Minivan Thailand

Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.42

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Krabi Bus Station to Satun
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.38

Phantip Travel

Phone:
+66 (0)77 272230
Email:
Website:
phantiptravel.com/
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$24.20

Suasana Tony Coach

Phone:
+66-83-3983993
Website:
suasanatonycoach.com/
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$23.40

Alisan Golden Coach Express

Phone:
603-62637668
Website:
alisangoldencoach.com.my
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.04

Beh Travel & Tour Sdn

Phone:
019 - 545 3888
Email:
Website:
behtravelandtour.com/
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.60

Supernice Grassland

Phone:
04-3312966
Website:
easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland?source=rome2rio
Bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$38.22

Sri Trang Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/sri-trang?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjJ8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc1MmItYWFjMy03NTViLTk4MDctOWFjOGJlZGFlYTE1LA
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.06

Hat Yai Transport

Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.75

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur is to bus and Minivan and train which costs $20.65 - $51.09 and takes 16h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur is to fly and train which takes 5h 43m and costs $42.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur?

No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at KL Sentral via Hat Yai and Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 35m.

How far is it from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur is 800 km. The road distance is 963.5 km.

How do I travel from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur without a car?

The best way to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to Speedboat and ferry and train which takes 18h 4m and costs $108.70 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phuket to Kuala Lumpur bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

The best way to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $65.22 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $40.22 and takes 17h 48m.

Where does the Phuket to Kuala Lumpur bus arrive?

Phuket to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Sri Trang Tour, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 1h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 08:30 in Phuket and 09:30 in Kuala Lumpur.

Can I drive from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Kuala Lumpur is 963 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur.

Where can I stay near Kuala Lumpur?

There are 7870+ hotels available in Kuala Lumpur. Prices start at $15.80 per night.
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