Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Phuket

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Bangkok to Phuket by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - HKT
    4h 9m
    ฿1,428–2,885

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    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 Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    15h 35m
    ฿640–1,762

  3. Bus

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

  4. Train, Bus via Krabi

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    14h 53m

  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
    ฿2,582–5,146

  6. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport

    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
    4h 37m
    ฿1,325–3,460

  7. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DMK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    6h 23m
    ฿2,182–7,138

  8. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani, Bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Phuketbus bus
    7h 24m
    ฿2,915–4,408

  9. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    6h 47m
    ฿2,190–7,530

  10. Bus via สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 31m
    ฿667–1,024

  11. Drive 824.8 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Phuketcar car 824.8 km
    12h 12m
    ฿3,100–4,477

Bangkok to Phuket by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket฿700Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bangkok to Phuket.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 745.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Need to know: Eurostar, and 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers