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There are 4 ways to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket by plane, bus, bus and ferry or car

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Fly, Blue Songtaews  •  4h 16m

  1. Fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT) UTP - HKT
  2. Take the Blue Songtaews from Phuket Town to Kathu

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Bus  •  18h 24m

  1. Take the bus from Pattaya Sawasdee to Phuket Bus Station

2 alternative options

Bus and ferry, bus  •  26h 45m

  1. Take the bus and ferry from Rayong to Koh Samui - Nathon
  2. Take the bus and ferry from Ko Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani City
  3. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1

Drive  •  13h 46m

  1. Drive from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Phuket 996.2 km

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The cheapest way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket is to bus which costs ฿1200 - ฿1600 and takes 18h 24m.

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The fastest way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket is to fly and Blue Songtaews which takes 4h 16m and costs ฿2200 - ฿11000.

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No, there is no direct bus from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket station. However, there are services departing from Utapao Airport and arriving at Phuket Bus Station via Pattaya Sawasdee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

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The distance between Utapao Airport (UTP) and Ko Phuket is 637 km. The road distance is 996.2 km.

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The best way to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket without a car is to bus which takes 18h 24m and costs ฿1200 - ฿1600.

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It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket, including transfers.

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Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Sawadee Tour, depart from Pattaya Sawasdee station.

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Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Sawadee Tour, arrive at Phuket Bus Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket is 996 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket.

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There are 3821+ hotels available in Ko Phuket. Prices start at ฿1452 per night.

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Map of how to get from Utapao Airport (UTP) to Ko Phuket.
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  • Distance: 637.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Utapao Airport (UTP), Thailand and Ko Phuket, Thailand?

Sawadee Tour operates a bus from Pattaya Sawasdee to Phuket Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost ฿850 - ฿1200 and the journey takes 15h 40m.

Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Website
bangkokair.com
Flights from Utapao to Phuket
Ave. Duration
1h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
฿2400 - ฿11000
Flights from Utapao to Phuket via Koh Samui
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
฿2400 - ฿11000
Bus operators
Local minivan
Bus from Phuket Town to Kathu
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
฿16 - ฿25
Sawadee Tour
Website
12go.asia
Bus from Pattaya Sawasdee to Phuket Bus Station
Ave. Duration
15h 40m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
฿850 - ฿1200
Schedules at
12go.asia
Yellow Bus
Phone
+66 33019033
Email
yellowbusoffice@gmail.com
Website
iloveyellowbus.com
Bus and ferry from Rayong to Koh Samui - Nathon
Ave. Duration
16h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
฿310 - ฿950
Schedules at
iloveyellowbus.com
Lomprayah
Phone
+66 89 873 0008
Email
customercare@lomprayah.com
Website
lomprayah.com
Bus and ferry from Ko Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani City
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
฿650 - ฿1100
Schedules at
lomprayah.com
Book at
12go.asia
VIP
฿680
Phantip Travel
Phone
+66 (0)77 272230
Email
info@phantiptravel.com
Website
phantiptravel.com
Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
฿330 - ฿370
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/phantip-1970
Website
https://www.phantiptravel.com/

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