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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Ko Phuket by plane, bus, train, ferry, night bus, 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
    ฿1,300–2,800

  2. Bus via Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet.

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 3m
    ฿684–1,048

  3. Bus

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

  4. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Phuketbus bus
    14h 45m
    ฿1,820–2,462

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry ferry
    21h 30m
    ฿2,558–4,291

  6. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - HKT
    3h 2m
    ฿1,260–3,360

  7. Night bus, Minivan

    1. Take the night bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    17h 30m
    ฿1,145–1,680

  8. Drive 824.8 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Phuketcar car 824.8 km
    12h 12m
    ฿3,100–4,478

Bangkok to Ko Phuket by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket฿700Cheapest 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 three 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 4 times a day. Tickets cost ฿700–6,500 and the journey takes 14h.

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