Phuket to Bangkok

Phuket to Bangkok

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Phuket to Bangkok Schedule

Phuket to Bangkok Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Glassflower Comfort Any time฿ 12,000
Nok Air Economy #DD52107:50 - 09:10฿ 2,729
Thai Smile Economy #WE20209:45 - 11:10฿ 3,032
Nok Air Economy #DD01111:50 - 13:10$ 31.83
Thai Vietjet Economy #VZ30113:15 - 14:40฿ 2,992
Thai Vietjet Economy #VZ31114:20 - 15:45฿ 1,454
Thai AirAsia Economy #FD300816:40 - 18:20฿ 3,389
Thai Airways Economy #TG221819:40 - 21:15฿ 4,817
Thai Vietjet Economy #VZ31120:00 - 21:30$ 29.10
Nok Air Economy #DD53122:10 - 23:30฿ 1,379

How to get from Phuket to Bangkok

Fly, take a bus or travel by bus and train – these are the options you have to get from Phuket to Bangkok. The cheapest way is to take a bus leaving from Phuket Bus Terminal in Phuket Town. A bus ticket will cost you between THB600 and THB1000 depending on the bus class, and the 850 km overland journey will take from 12 to 14 hours. Combination bus-and-train journeys via Suratthani are longer (16 hours) but allow you to take a sleeper from Suratthani. Such combination tickets cost from THB1000 up. Finally, the fastest way to get to Bangkok is to fly. Flying time is 1.5 hour only but consider the time you need to get to and from the airports. In Bangkok, flights from Phuket arrive to both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airport – do check carefully where you flight is going. Airfare starts from THB1000 with low-cost airlines.

From Phuket to Bangkok by bus

The fastest, easiest and most convenient way to get to Bangkok from Phuket is by bus. There are a lot of direct buses heading to the capital any time of the day. We have no idea why choose bus+train journey instead, but if you wish, you can do it, too. You will spend more time and efforts, but – oh, yes – have the benefits of arriving in the centre of the capital (to Hua Lamphong train station) and sleeping in the horizontal position. For some, this may compensate.

Buses from Phuket to Bangkok leave regularly throughout the day from the recently constructed Bus Station 2 Bo-Ko-So Terminal which is located some four km to the north of the Phuket Town’s centre. They take from 13 up to 15 hours to arrive to Bangkok, either to the Southern bus terminal, Sai Tai Mai, which is located on Phutthamonthon Sai Road in Thonburi district on the western side of the Chao Phraya River, or to the Northern bus terminal, Morchit. Check in advance to which one your bus goes. You have a wide choice of 2nd class, express and VIP buses. VIP24 are more expensive but let you travel with much more comfort: there are 3 seats per row which leave you with more space for your legs and elbows. All buses provide snacks, air-conditioning and blankets and make several pit-spots along the route at large gas stations with convenience stores, cafes and toilets. Example fares are THB 664 for the express and THB 1023 for VIP24 (with Phuket Travel). Note that the same terminal in Phuket serves many other destinations, including Suratthani, Krabi or Koh Samui.

Tip: During the peak season it is highly recommended to book tickets in advance.

From Phuket to Bangkok by train

Though there is no railway line anywhere near Phuket, you still can make a combined bus+train journey from Phuket to Bangkok. The Thai southern railway line goes from Bangkok to Suratthani, and the closest railway station to Phuket is the one of Suratthani. It is located in the town of Phun Phin, some 220 km from Phuket. To get there, you will need to make a 4½ hour bus journey, so in most cases this is not an option to consider unless you wish to savour a bit of local life in Suratthani itself. The majority of buses are standard AC ones with prices around THB 230 per person. Book your bus ticket from Phuket to Suratthani here.

Trains from Phun Phin (Suratthani) to Bangkok arrive to Hua Lamphong Station. There is a morning 2nd class AC seats only which is also the fastest one covering the distance between Bangkok and Suratthani in 9 hours (and for THB 808). The rest of the batch are slower (up to 12 hours) and depart in the afternoon and in the evening at 4.40pm, 5.35pm, 6.37pm, 8.35pm, and 9.05pm. Even if slower than buses, trains offer the most comfortable ride, depending on which ticket you book. The top choice is an AC 1st class sleeper (the most convenient of which is #84 and #86 at 9.05pm and 6.37pm (both THB 1539). Second class sleepers are also air-conditioned and provide beds that fold out of your seating upon request or in the evening. These tickets cost from THB 948 to THB 968, and while they may not be as private as 1st class, they are still very comfortable. The fan sleeper carriage works pretty much the same as a normal sleeper but excludes air conditioning and gives you an arguable opportunity to take in countryside smells along the trip. Fan sleepers cost 708 THB per person.

Tip: As Suratthani serves as a base for further travel to the islands of the Gulf, as well as cities of Deep South and Andaman Coast, tickets do sell quickly. If you travel during the high season, consider buying tickets as much in advance as possible.

Note that a combination bus+train journey from Phuket to Bangkok takes longer than a direct bus from the island to the capital (not less than 15 hrs compared to 13 hours), but you can sleep with more comfort while travelling by railway. Both 1st and 2nd class AC carriages give you enough privacy, so a longer journey may proof a better choice at the end of the day.

Have you forgotten anything?

Before you say good-bye to this truly cosmopolitan resort, make sure you have not missed the brilliant opportunity to get acquainted with a bunch of southern islands which are easily accessable from Phuket. Here are some ideas on island hopping from Phuket.

From Phuket to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao

Lomprayah offers combined bus+ high speed ferry service from Phuket to the islands of the Gulf. The whole journey takes 6½ hrs to Koh Samui, 7½ hrs to Koh Phangan and 8¾ hrs to Koh Tao.

From Phuket to Koh Phi-Phi

During the peak season there are between 5 and 6 ferries a day linking Phuket to the pristine island of Phi-Phi. Though it gets more and more developed nowadays, the scenery fortunately remains just breath-taking.

From Phuket to Koh Lanta, the Trang islands and Koh Lipe

Ferries going from Phuket to Koh Lanta, the Trang islands and Koh Lipe connect through Koh Phi-Phi. Get ready to jump from one boat to another which is sometimes a bit of a nervous experience.

**Tip: If your are prone to seasickness, get the necessary medicine at hand.

Transportation from Phuket to Bangkok

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure11:15 PM
Departures per day65
Distance700 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Glassflower, Lignite, Nok Air, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Smile, Thai Vietjet

Phuket to Bangkok Destination Reviews

BA
The ride was a little rocky. There were a lot of stops and the lights turned on regularly. You will need to be accustomed to this and wear an eye mask and earplugs as others have suggested. The lower seating area can be a little less congested. But there is no divider between your seat and the one next to you. That means that you will regularly be making physical contact with the person next to you and the seats are small. When they are trying to sleep, they will bump into you sometimes. There is also no leg rest in this bus. And the seats don't recline very much. Bring a neck pillow.
Bus Express, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Aug 30, 2023
CA
Try to not vomit is a challenge !
Bus Express, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Aug 14, 2023
AS
Got the 16.30 express from Phuket to Bangkok. Left on time, the bus was clean and comfortable, a lot of people had said it was too cold but we found it too warm, so pack/be prepared. They do just randomly turn the lights on in the middle of night so pack a eye mask + earplugs. Only one stop at around 12.30am, bus attendant told us right time in English and told us whwre to exchange bus ticket for food token... the food was a bit questionable so pack snacks if you are fussy. Snack of water, milk and biscuits, along with blanket included st start of the journey. Toilet on bus was clean and average. In terms of where to sit... front seats on the upper deck has the most leg room and the seats behind the stairs. Seats 15/16 and the opposite ones 11/12? there was like this diagonal strip on the window so there was almost like something to lean your head on which was very useful. Ground floor of bus seemed quieter and more spacious but did have a load of random storage.. tons of bags of leaves. Bus doesn't stop at South terminal it stopped at Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak aka Mochi 2) - well this is where they kicked all the forgeiners off.... there's not a bts/mrt near there. All in all not the worst but certainly not the best overnight transport in south east asia.
Bus Express, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Jul 11, 2023
AD
left and arrived at the same time indicated on the site.but just a 20 minute break after an 8 hour drive??? there should be a break around 9 p.m to eat.It's not human to lock us up for so long
Bus Express, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Jul 9, 2023
KA
However there should be a way to select the seats, it should not be random as I was travelling with my wife so we wanted to be together however the system put us separated without any access to change the seats after issuing the ticket
Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (บริษัท เทพสมบัติ จำกัด), Jun 8, 2023
DB
Trip was ok. Trip was long (13 hours), overnight. Being so long, it would have been nicer to stop more than once and for that main stop to be a bit longer.
Bus VIP 24, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), May 21, 2023
A
We took, the Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal -2 and in 13 hours reached to Mochit. The Bus was very clean, the seats was comfortable, we were impressed by the management of the staff who were very good in terms of hospitality on time and providing snacks, water bottle. We travelled half the Thailand. From Phuket to Bangkok. Its a must if you want to Thailand's beauty from Southern part of the Country to Central
Bus VIP 24, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), May 8, 2023
AE
The bus is new, the seats are comfortable. I wish it was a little warmer in the cabin. The stop was one, about 30 minutes. Milk, water, bun were distributed in the evening and hot coffee in the morning
Bus VIP 24, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), May 2, 2023
KW
I caught the 18:00 bus to Bangkok and it was as good as it can be for a 13 hour bus trip. Drink and snack was given upon arrival, then we only made one stop at 21:00. There was no English announcements so I just followed everyone off the bus into a food hall where we had a meal provided. There was enough leg room and seats reclined quite far back. Blanket was also provided. Sleep was possible.
Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Apr 23, 2023
BD
Broken seats, Unfriendly stuff, dirty bus, announcements just in Thai
Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Apr 1, 2023
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