There are 7 ways to get from Cha-am to Ko Phuket by bus, plane, 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.
Minivan to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane DMK - HKT
5h 55m฿1,310–3,025Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus Surat Thani Train Station - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
13h฿554–1,262Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
16h 30m฿830–1,180Ferry
- Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin - Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier / ...
- Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Phuket Bus Terminal 2ferry Koh Tao Songserm - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
17h 3m฿5,035–7,933Minivan to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane BKK - HKT
6h 13m฿1,340–3,840Train, Bus via Krabi
- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus
13h 23mDrive 671.5 km
- Drive from Cha-am to Phuketcar 671.5 km
9h 52m฿2,563–3,702
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Phuket is to train and bus which costs ฿550 - ฿1300 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Phuket is to Minivan and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs ฿1300 - ฿3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Ko Phuket. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Phuket Bus Terminal via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Cha-am to Ko Phuket. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin and arriving at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 via Koh Tao Songserm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.
The distance between Cha-am and Ko Phuket is 888 km. The road distance is 671.5 km.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Ko Phuket without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h and costs ฿550 - ฿1300.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cha-am to Ko Phuket, including transfers.
Cha-am to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.
Cha-am to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cha-am to Ko Phuket is 672 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Cha-am to Ko Phuket.
What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Ko Phuket, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Cha-am to Phuket Bus Terminal via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cha-am to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 via Hua Hin, Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin, and Koh Tao Songserm in around 17h 3m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,500
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,700
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190–230
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿150–200
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿440–480
Train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190–230
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿150–200
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿440–480
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,300
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
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