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How to get fromChaiya to Phuketby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chaiya to Phuket by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Surat Thani Train Station - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    5h 35m
    ฿413–1,262

  2. Drive  247.1 km

    1. Drive from Chaiya to Phuketcar car 247.1 km
    3h 50m
    ฿937–1,354

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chaiya to Phukettaxi taxi 247.1 km
    3h 50m
    ฿5,000–6,000

  4. Bus via Krabi

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus bus
    5h 58m

  5. Bus via Surat Thani

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    8h 30m
    ฿493–1,402

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  • Distance: 251.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Chaiya, Thailand and Phuket, Thailand?

Phantip 1970 operates a bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 once daily. Tickets cost ฿400 and the journey takes 4h.

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