Khao Lak to Phuket by van, ferry, bus, taxi from THB 182

Khao Lak to Phuket Destination Reviews

Zac M

Booked the 9am bus to the airport, waited from 8:30 as advised on the ticket. 9:30 no sign of the bus, rang the company no answer. Ended up having to splash out on a taxi or I would of missed my flight, terrible service

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Bus, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Mar 21, 2026

Russell

Everything good

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Bus, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport ), Mar 17, 2026

Bohumil B

The bus was late for almost half an hour, which on the way to the airport made me quite nervous

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Coach Bus, Rungkit Tour (รุ่งกิจทัวร์), Mar 12, 2026

Jeanphilippe K

I texted them the day before to confirm my pick up time and was told 8 to 8.30. Driver arrived at 8.35, picked up 3 others and arrived at the airport in Phuket around 10. Travel by mini van for 550 baht, much better than any pickup taxi for triple the price.

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Mar 11, 2026

Marie B

Taxi on Time. Easy to contact us by WhatsApp.

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Mar 10, 2026

Jakob E

Driver was 35 min late and the ride was quiet long bc we picked up more ppl in the destination area

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Feb 24, 2026

Antje M

Very focused and safe driver. It was late and it was a smooth journey

Khao Lak to Phuket, taxi Comfort 3pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Feb 22, 2026

Nissim N

We were picked up on time, but later on we had to deviate from the itinerary because after the driver dropped off passengers at the airport, which was not right because we needed to get to Patong (your company should have only taken passengers arriving in Patong and not taken in additional passengers traveling to another destination, thus extending the trip), the driver picked up a large number of passengers who barely had room, and even with these passengers, he made another detour to the pier to drop them off, so that in reality a two and a half hour trip according to the reservation took about 5 hours until we reached our hotel in Patong.

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Feb 20, 2026

Doug

driver was great, didn't leave till the next day and he dropped me off at my hotel. 👍

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Feb 19, 2026

Laurence H

They sent me a message two hours beforehand to tell me that departure time had been brought forward by an hour (5:30 p.m. instead of 6:20 p.m.). I had to hurry and arrived slightly early. At 6:00 p.m., a bus arrived that didn't look like the one in the photo. I asked if it was the right one, and they said yes, then no, then rushed me to put my bag on without confirming the destination... I finally arrived at the right place on time, so thank you for that, but it was unnecessary stress.

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Bus, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Feb 19, 2026

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Khao Lak to Phuket Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Call Me Taxi Thailand	Economy 3pax	Any time	+1h 30m	$36.47	5.0
Bus	Phuket Plus	Bus	06:30	09:00	$4.56	4.6
Van	Call Me Taxi	Shared Van 10 Pax	08:30	09:30	$13.67	4.5
Bus	Phuket Plus	Bus	09:20	12:00	$4.56	4.6
Bus	Phuket Bus 465	Intercity	09:50	11:10	$6.38
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	10:10	12:00	$4.65	4.1
Van	Call Me Taxi	Shared Van 10 Pax	10:30	11:30	$13.67	4.5
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	11:10	12:40	$4.65	4.1
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	12:00	12:20	$6.38	2.0
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	13:00	15:00	$6.38
Bus	Rung Kit	Express	13:20	15:30	$3.95
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	14:10	15:55	$4.65	4.1
Van	Call Me Taxi	Shared Van 10 Pax	14:30	15:30	$13.67	4.5
Van	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Van	15:30	17:00	$15.19
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	15:50	17:50	$5.44	4.1
Bus	Phuket Bus 465	Intercity	16:10	17:30	$6.38
Van	Call Me Taxi	Shared Van 10 Pax	16:30	17:30	$13.67	4.5
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	17:00	17:20	$6.38	2.0
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	17:30	19:30	$5.44	4.1
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	17:50	20:00	$6.99	2.0

How to get from Khao Lak to Phuket

When you want to get from Khao Lak to Phuket, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 366.93. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 5.54.

How much does it cost to get from Khao Lak to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Khao Lak to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phuket Bus and Van Travel: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 5.54 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 366.93.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Khao Lak to Phuket:

Bus tickets - USD 5.53 to USD 13.22;
Bus+Van price: USD 14.77. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 06:00 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center until 17:20 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
Van price : USD 16.83 - USD 26.16;
Van+taxi price: USD 19.75 - USD 21.27. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 07:30 Khao Lak Transfer until 15:30 Khao Lak Transfer
taxi+Van price: USD 22.79 - USD 28.87. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 08:30 Khao Lak Transfer until 19:30 Khao Lak Transfer
Ferry+Van price: USD 30.39. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 10:30 Khao Lak Transfer until 10:30 Khao Lak Transfer
Van+Ferry price: USD 30.39. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 10:30 Khao Lak Transfer until 10:30 Khao Lak Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 48.92 to USD 366.93.

How many trips per day are there between Khao Lak and Phuket?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 06:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:30. There are 49 available bus trips every day.
Vans from Khao Lak to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 18 departures a day.
4 by Bus+Van from Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 06:00 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center until 17:20 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Khao Lak to Phuket any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Khao Lak to Phuket is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Khao Lak to Phuket. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 48.92.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Khao Lak to Phuket. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Khao Lak to Phuket.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Khao Lak to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Khao Lak to Phuket? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

20% opted for a van.
17% chosen taxi+Van
17% chosen Ferry+Van
17% chosen Van+taxi
16% chosen Van+Ferry
6% decided to go for a bus.
4% decided to catch a taxi.
3% chosen Bus+Van

Transportation from Khao Lak to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Khao Lak to Phuket

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	6:00 AM
Latest Departure	7:30 PM
Departures per day	129
Distance	46 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Andaman Taxis, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Gosafe Transport, Happy EV Taxi, Kanokwan Travel, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Rungkit Tour, Thailand Travel Taxi, Than Car Service

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Khao Lak to Phuket