There are 5 ways to get from Phuket to Chaiya by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Stationbus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Surat Thani Train Station
5h 15m฿530–1,352Drive 248.6 km
- Drive from Phuket to Chaiyacar 248.6 km
3h 53m฿953–1,376Taxi
- Take the taxi from Phuket to Chaiyataxi 248.6 km
3h 53m฿5,000–6,000Bus via Surat Thani
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus
6h 22m฿573–1,523Bus via Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
- Take the bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Suratthani Train Stationbus Phuket Town Hotel Transfer - Suratthani Train Station
7h฿1,038–1,860
Phuket to Chaiya by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Chaiya is to drive which costs ฿950 - ฿1400 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Phuket to Chaiya is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ฿950 - ฿1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Chaiya station. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Phuket and Chaiya is 252 km. The road distance is 248.6 km.
The best way to get from Phuket to Chaiya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs ฿500 - ฿1400.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Phuket to Chaiya, including transfers.
Phuket to Chaiya bus services, operated by Phantip 1970, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 station.
Phuket to Chaiya bus services, operated by Phantip 1970, arrive at Surat Thani Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Phuket to Chaiya is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Phuket to Chaiya.
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What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Chaiya, Thailand?
Phantip 1970 operates a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Station once daily. Tickets cost ฿400 and the journey takes 4h 15m. 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport also services this route once daily.
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿400
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿421
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿400–500
- Schedules at
- 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Phantip Travel
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿420–600
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Phantip Travel
Bus from Phuket Town Hotel Transfer to Suratthani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,010
- Website
- Jijie Tour and Travel | จีจี้ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–6,000
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Phuket Taxi Meter
- Phone
- +66 65 532 8995
- Website
- phuket-taxi-meter.com
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