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How to get fromLamae to Phuketby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lamae to Phuket by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lamae to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 171 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class III Fan
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Phuketbus bus
    6h 50m
    ฿1,628–2,462

  2. Train, bus via Surat Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lamae to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 171 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class III Fan
    2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    7h 40m
    ฿448–1,762

  3. Drive 293.2 km

    1. Drive from Lamae to Phuketcar car 293.2 km
    4h 27m
    ฿1,095–1,582

  4. Train, Bus via Krabi

    1. Take the train from Lamae 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
    6h 58m

  5. Train, bus via Surat Thani #2

    1. Take the train from Lamae to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 171 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class III Fan
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    9h 30m
    ฿508–1,402

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 435.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Lamae to Phuket. However, you can take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train station, then take the bus to Phuket. Alternatively, you can drive from Lamae to Phuket in around 4h 27m.

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