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Trip Overview

The average bus between Surat Thani and Phuket takes 4h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h. There is a bus service every few hours 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 52m
Duration
232 km
Distance
฿490
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Surat Thani to Phuket bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Surat Thani and Phuket. The earliest departure is at 5:30 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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct

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 52m

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 hourly. Tickets cost ฿420–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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