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Phuket to Surat Thani buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Phuket and Surat Thani takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Phuket to Surat Thani. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration
233 km
Distance
฿490
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Phuket to Surat Thani bus times

Buses run hourly between Phuket and Surat Thani. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Phuket is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Surat Thani at 7:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Phuket to Surat Thani? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 233.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Surat Thani, Thailand?

Phantip Travel operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Station hourly. Tickets cost ฿420–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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