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How to get fromPhuket to Big Buddhaby plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Phuket to Big Buddha by plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    3h 20m
    ฿3,509–8,905

  2. Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    12h 18m
    ฿950–1,610

  3. Taxi, bus and ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Phuket to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    6h 37m
    ฿5,366–6,171

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    12h 10m
    ฿2,000–3,660

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Phuket to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    6h 28m
    ฿1,307–1,980

  6. Bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Thong Sala Koh Pha Nganbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    9h 17m
    ฿1,700–2,010

  7. Bus and ferry, ferry via Phuket Bus Terminal 2

    1. Take the busferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Thong Sala Koh Pha Nganbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    10h 17m
    ฿953–1,711

Phuket to Big Buddha by ferry and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,000Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways flies from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phuket to Big Buddha via Phi Phi Ferry Terminal, Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan, and Bangrak Pier in around 12h 10m.

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