Phuket to Kuala Lumpur

Phuket to Kuala Lumpur

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Phuket to Kuala Lumpur Destination Reviews

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Phuket to Kuala Lumpur, flight Economy, Malaysia Airlines, Nov 12, 2025
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Phuket to Kuala Lumpur Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
KST Travel
Minibus + Bus
07:00
04:00
$39.19
  2.0
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
07:30
18:50
$214.35
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
07:55
18:20
$202.44
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
08:15
09:50
$52.94
  5.0
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
08:40
10:10
$48.28
  5.0
Flight
Air Arabia
Economy
09:00
07:45
$871.77
Flight
Air Arabia
Economy
09:25
01:20
$769.55
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
09:50
11:20
$57.25
  5.0
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
10:15
16:30
$514.64
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
10:35
16:30
$1,199.94
Flight
Scoot
Economy
10:55
16:20
$82.27
Flight
Air Arabia
Economy
11:25
07:45
$972.02
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
11:45
13:20
$42.49
  5.0
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
12:15
13:45
$69.12
  5.0
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
12:45
18:55
$485.64
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
13:15
14:45
$51.62
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
13:35
15:10
$76.28
  5.0
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
13:55
15:25
$48.81
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
14:15
15:45
$73.83
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
14:35
16:10
$57.15
  5.0

Transportation from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest Transport$49
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day86
Distance1276 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Arabia, AirAsia, AirAsia, AirAsia, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, KST Travel, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Airways

How to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur

Travelling between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,105.03 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 54.15.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 20m to reach Kuala Lumpur.

How much does it cost to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

Travelling between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur can be as cheap as USD 54.15 if you opt for a AirAsia flight and as expensive as USD 1,105.03 if you buy a Qatar Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur ?

  • 86 from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur starting from 07:35 Phuket Airport until 21:20 Phuket Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 54.14.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur

Air Arabia, AirAsia, AirAsia, AirAsia, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai Airways

Bus

Travelling from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur

KST Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 87% decided to fly
  • 13% opted for a bus