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How to get fromSuratthani to Phuketby bus, ferry, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Suratthani to Phuket by bus, ferry, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    4h 32m
    ฿420–550

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry Phantip Travel Surat Thani - Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry ferry
    8h 21m
    ฿1,550–2,300

  3. Drive  231.6 km

    1. Drive from Suratthani to Phuketcar car 231.6 km
    3h 37m
    ฿881–1,272

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Suratthani to Phukettaxi taxi 231.6 km
    3h 37m
    ฿4,600–6,000

  5. Private Transfer

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Suratthani to Phuketshuttle bus
    4h 1m
    ฿4,945

  6. Bus via Phuket Bus Terminal 2

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    6h
    ฿480–1,400

Suratthani to Phuket by foot and bus

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

Phantip Travel operates a bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1 hourly. Tickets cost ฿420–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Phantip 1970 also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Phuket via Phi Phi Ferry Terminal in around 8h 21m.

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