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How to get fromBangkok to Ko Phuketby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bangkok to Ko Phuket by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - HKT
    2h 34m
    ฿1,100–2,600

  2. Bus via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 22m
    ฿667–1,524

  3. Ferry, Bus

    1. Take the ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry Khao San Montanatip - Floating Pier East Railay
    2. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    12h 44m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phuketbus bus
    14h
    ฿700–6,500

  5. Train, Bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Rassada Pierferry ferry
    17h 50m

  6. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - HKT
    2h 57m
    ฿1,160–3,060

  7. Bus via Wat Ratcha Natda Ram

    1. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    14h 32m
    ฿717–6,524

  8. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Office khao San to pp cabana Tonsai pierferry ferry Office khao San - pp cabana Tonsai pier / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Rassada Pierferry ferry Koh Phi Phi - Rassada Pier / ...
    16h 54m
    ฿2,100–2,650

  9. Drive  824.8 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Phuketcar car 824.8 km
    12h 7m
    ฿3,744–5,407

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar217Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,093Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Ko Phuket, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) hourly. Alternatively, The Transport Company operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phuket 5 times a day. Tickets cost ฿700–6,500 and the journey takes 14h. 12 other operators also service this route.

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