There are 8 ways to get from Khao Lak to George Town by bus, plane, taxi, train, tram, car ferry, or car
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Local Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
7h 9mRM 275–661Bus, Minivan, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus 444
- Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่bus 435
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
13h 11mRM 74–410Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus 444
- Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่bus 435
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
12h 30mRM 152–468Taxi, bus, train, tram, car ferry
- Take the taxi from Khao Lak to Khao Sok National Parktaxi
- Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
13h 34mRM 357–550Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Khao Lak to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 49mRM 263–378Local Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
16h 5mRM 144–249Local Bus, bus, Minivan, train, car ferry
- Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
16h 23mRM 133–258Drive 578.7 km
- Drive from Khao Lak to George Towncar 578.7 km
8h 42mRM 269–388
Khao Lak to George Town by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Khao Lak to George Town is to Local Bus and bus and Minivan and train and car ferry which costs RM 130 - RM 260 and takes 16h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Khao Lak to George Town is to Local Bus and fly which takes 7h 9m and costs RM 270 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct bus from Khao Lak to George Town. However, there are services departing from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via พังงา;Phang-Nga, กระบี่ and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Khao Lak and George Town is 529 km. The road distance is 578.7 km.
The best way to get from Khao Lak to George Town without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 12h 30m and costs RM 150 - RM 470.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Khao Lak to George Town, including transfers.
Khao Lak to George Town bus services, operated by Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi, depart from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park station.
Khao Lak to George Town bus services, operated by Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi, arrive at พังงา;Phang-Nga station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Khao Lak. It is currently 07:19 in Khao Lak and 08:19 in George Town.
Yes, the driving distance between Khao Lak to George Town is 579 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Khao Lak to George Town.
What companies run services between Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Komtar Bus Terminal via พังงา;Phang-Nga, กระบี่, and Hat Yai in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–600
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–460
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–1,300
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 18–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–49
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to พังงา;Phang-Nga
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–28
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 21–29
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to พังงา;Phang-Nga
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–28
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 21–29
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–75
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–270
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–75
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–270
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 91–96
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 42
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 76–180
- Schedules at
- 12go.asia
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Express
- RM 76
- VIP
- RM 118
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 76–180
- Schedules at
- 12go.asia
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Express
- RM 76
- VIP
- RM 118
- 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 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.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
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
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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- RM 290–350
Chill Transfers
- Phone
- +66 84 462 8459
- Website
- chilltransfers.com
Smile Taxi Khao Lak
- Phone
- +66 85 5477894
- Website
- smiletaxikhaolak.com
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