There are 9 ways to get from Phuket to Cha-am by bus, train, car, ferry, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Hua Hinbus
11h 32m฿1,466–6,013Bus via Phuket Bus Terminal 2
cheapest- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hua Hin Clock Towerbus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Hua Hin Clock Tower
14h 29m฿1,063–2,005Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Suratthani Train Stationbus Phuket Town Hotel Transfer - Suratthani Train Station
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Ban Chaamtrain 170
14h 36m฿1,230–1,980Drive 673.6 km
- Drive from Phuket to Cha-amcar 673.6 km
9h 53m฿2,977–4,301Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry
- Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane KBV - DMK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
8h 11m฿2,625–5,360Fly Phuket International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane HKT - DMK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
8h 38m฿1,333–3,766Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry
- Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane KBV - BKK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
8h 37m฿2,780–5,640Fly Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane HKT - BKK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
9h 4m฿1,388–3,946Ferry to Trang Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Jian Wanich Pier to Trang Airportferry
- Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane TST - DMK
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
11h 2m฿3,097–6,993
Phuket to Cha-am by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Cha-am is to bus via Phuket Bus Terminal 2 which costs ฿1000 - ฿2100 and takes 14h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Phuket to Cha-am is to ferry and fly and train which takes 8h 11m and costs ฿2600 - ฿5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal and arriving at Cha-am via Hua Hin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Phuket and Cha-am is 675 km. The road distance is 673.6 km.
The best way to get from Phuket to Cha-am without a car is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs ฿1400 - ฿6000.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Phuket to Cha-am, including transfers.
Phuket to Cha-am bus services, operated by Holiday Travel Agency, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.
Phuket to Cha-am bus services, operated by Holiday Travel Agency, arrive at Hua Hin Clock Tower station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Cha-am is 674 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Phuket to Cha-am.
Book your Phuket to Cha-am bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?
The Transport Company operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Hua Hin 5 times a day. Tickets cost ฿550–5,000 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,500
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,100
Flights from Krabi Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,000
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,100
Flights from Trang Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–3,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–6,500
Flights from Krabi Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–6,500
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–5,000
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿850–3,300
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,100
Flights from Trang Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–2,900
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,200
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,600
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–6,500
Flights from Krabi Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–6,500
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–3,500
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,100
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–2,800
Flights from Trang Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–3,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Hua Hin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿550–5,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Suratthani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,080
- Website
- Jijie Tour and Travel | จีจี้ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล
- Phone
- +66 2 227 1027
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hua Hin Clock Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,050–1,150
- Book at
- Holiday Travel Agency
- Phone
- +66 82 419 6222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Awaycation Trip
Ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,560
- Website
- Awaycation Trip
Ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,560
- Website
- Awaycation Trip
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Ferry from Jian Wanich Pier to Trang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–3,100
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
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