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Trip Overview

The average bus between Surat Thani and Phuket takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from Surat Thani to Phuket. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration
232 km
Distance
฿550
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Surat Thani to Phuket bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Surat Thani and Phuket. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Surat Thani is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Phuket at 9:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Surat Thani to Phuket? 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: 232 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Phantip Travel operates a bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1 every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿420–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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