What is the cheapest way to get from Yala to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Yala to Phuket is to train and Mini Bus and ferry which costs ฿1800 - ฿4100 and takes 11h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yala to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Yala to Phuket is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs ฿1700 - ฿4400.

Is there a direct bus between Yala and Phuket?

No, there is no direct bus from Yala to Phuket. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Phuket Bus Terminal 1 via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station and Krabi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Yala to Phuket?

The distance between Yala and Phuket is 413 km. The road distance is 548.4 km.

How do I travel from Yala to Phuket without a car?

The best way to get from Yala to Phuket without a car is to train and Mini Bus and ferry via Krabi which takes 10h 9m and costs ฿2200 - ฿4200.

How long does it take to get from Yala to Phuket?

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Yala to Phuket, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yala to Phuket bus from?

Yala to Phuket bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Yala station.

Where does the Yala to Phuket bus arrive?

Yala to Phuket bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Pattani Bus Station.

Can I drive from Yala to Phuket?

Yes, the driving distance between Yala to Phuket is 548 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Yala to Phuket.

Where can I stay near Phuket?

There are 7537+ hotels available in Phuket.

Yala to Phuket - 8 ways to travel via train, Mini Bus, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Yala to Phuket by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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Train, Mini Bus, ferry via Krabi
best
1. Take the train from Yala to Phatthalungtrain 38
2. Take the bus from Phatthalung to Trangbus 778
3. Take the ferry from Trang station to Kong Ka Pierferry
4. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier to Phuket Town Transferferry
10h 9m
฿2,228–4,124
Bus, Mini Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus 491
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
11h 8m
฿561–3,649
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Phuket Transferbus
10h 24m
฿5,098–11,922
Train, Mini Bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Yala to Phatthalungtrain 38
2. Take the bus from Phatthalung to Trangbus 778
3. Take the ferry from Trang station to Jian Wanich Pierferry
11h 9m
฿1,846–4,042
Drive 548.4 km
1. Drive from Yala to Phuketcar 548.4 km
8h 23m
฿2,101–3,034
Train to Hat Yai, fly
1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane HDY - HKT
6h 34m
฿1,763–4,322
Train to Narathiwat Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Yala to Tanyongmattrain
2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane NAW - HKT
7h 58m
฿3,096–6,952
Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly
1. Take the train from Yala to Sungai Koloktrain
2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car
3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane KBR - HKT
9h 3m
฿4,191–7,742

Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

฿1,494Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.4 km
Duration: 10h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Yala to Phuket Bus Terminal 1 via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Krabi Bus Terminal in around 11h 8m.

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