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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Phuket to Tanah Rata

Composite routes from Phuket to Tanah Rata

Cheapest
11 h 38 min
Car
873 km.
from $48
Other
19 h 2 min
501 km.
from $51.95
15 h 48 min
Ferry, Train
500 km.
from $298.57
18 h 7 min
501 km.
from $58.63
10 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
502 km.
from $73.46
11 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
502 km.
from $83.35
19 h 49 min
Ferry, Train, Bus
500 km.
from $230.92

Transport providers

Airlines

Qatar Airways

Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$356.68
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$254.77

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

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.76–$89.17
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$254.77

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Ipoh
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$700.62
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.04–$165.60

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.76–$89.17
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$254.77

Scoot Tigerair

Website:
flyscoot.com/en
Plane from Phuket International Airport to Ipoh
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$267.51

Other operators

Bundhaya Speed Boat

Phone:
+66 88 616 1416
Email:
Website:
bundhayaspeedboat.com/
Other from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$52.23

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
Other from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.41

Langkawi Ferry Line

Phone:
04-966 3988
Website:
langkawiferryline.com
Other from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.89

Bus operators

Tigerline Ferry

Phone:
+66 980 168 181
Email:
Website:
tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
Other from Koh Lipe Immigration point to Kuah
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$62.42
Other from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$140.12
Other from Koh Lanta to Kuah
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$229.29

Smart En Plus

Phone:
+66 614655695
Email:
Website:
smartenplus.co.th/
Other from Koh Lipe Immigration point to Kuah
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.01

CS Travel & Tours

Phone:
+60 12-510 9722
Email:
Website:
cstravelandtours.com/
Bus from Komtar to Tanah
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Cameron
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

Unititi express

Phone:
011 1866 8811
Website:
unititi.com.my/
Bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Cameron
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.33–$5.99
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01

Sri Maju

Phone:
+65 6294 8228
Email:
Website:
srimaju.com/
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$21.66

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

New Asian Travel

Phone:
+60 4-261 5558
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjJ8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgyNGItZTU4Yi03NThiLWE4MGUtMGY0ZmJhYWEyNTdlLA
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.87

Train operators

KLIA Express

Phone:
+603 2267 8000
Email:
Website:
kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T1 to Bandar
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.71–$10.19

KTM Intercity

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Email:
Website:
ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Star to Tasek
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.35–$17.83

KTM Komuter

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Email:
Website:
ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Alor Setar to Butterworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.80–$3.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Phuket to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Tanah Rata is to bus which costs $31.52 - $39.13 and takes 19h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phuket to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Tanah Rata is to fly which takes 9h and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Phuket and Tanah Rata?

No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Tanah Rata. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Hat Yai and Komtar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

Is there a direct flight between Phuket and Tanah Rata?

There are no direct flights between Phuket and Tanah Rata. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 20m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Phuket to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Phuket and Tanah Rata is 645 km. The road distance is 873.1 km.

How do I travel from Phuket to Tanah Rata without a car?

The best way to get from Phuket to Tanah Rata without a car is to Speedboat and ferry and train which takes 15h 48m and costs $163.04 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Phuket to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Phuket to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phuket to Tanah Rata bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Phuket to Tanah Rata?

The best way to get from Phuket to Tanah Rata is to fly which takes 9h and costs $130.43 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs $36.96 - $42.39 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Phuket to Tanah Rata bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Phuket and Tanah Rata?

Tanah Rata is 1h ahead of Phuket. It is currently 15:29 in Phuket and 16:29 in Tanah Rata.

Can I drive from Phuket to Tanah Rata?

Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Tanah Rata is 873 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Phuket to Tanah Rata.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 885+ hotels available in Tanah Rata. Prices start at $26.62 per night.
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