Pattaya to Phuket

Pattaya to Phuket

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Phuket
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Pattaya to Phuket Destination Reviews

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The ticket said 15:00, so you don’t need to rush since they don’t leave until 15:30. In the end, we got to the bus station past Pattaya and just stood there for about 2.5 hours, doing nothing. If this is an express bus, then why force people to sit around for an extra 2.5 hours on a 17-hour trip? What kind of nonsense is this? (whole travel time was 21 hour) Then another bus arrived, where the seats for VIP spots were welded incorrectly, leaving no legroom — it was extremely uncomfortable. By the end of this trip, I caught a cold from their AC and wasted almost a week of my vacation. Don’t cheap out on a plane ticket—even if you’re afraid of flying, it’s better to tough it out than to take this bus.
Pattaya to Phuket, Bus VIP 24, Sawadee Tour (สวัสดีทั่วไทย), Jun 17, 2025
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Pattaya to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Glassflower
Luxury SUV 4pax
Any time
+15h
$372.81
Taxi
Glassflower
Luxury VIP Van 9pax
Any time
+15h
$426.45
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
13:00
14:40
$115.82
  4.4
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
13:00
14:40
$144.40
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
14:15
18:30
$140.96
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
14:55
13:05
$153.56
Bus
Sawadee Tour
Express
15:00
08:00
$29.44
  4.0
Bus
Sawadee Tour
VIP 24
15:00
08:00
$39.26
  3.5
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
15:05
13:25
$160.44
Bus
Montanatip
Express
15:30
12:30
$56.38
  4.0
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
17:20
09:00
$215.45

Transportation from Pattaya to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Pattaya to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure3:30 PM
Departures per day16
Distance1050 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Airways, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Kanokwan Travel, Montanatip, N and T Travel, Roong Reuang Coach, T Tour, Thai AirAsia, Transport Co, Van2Travel

How to get from Pattaya to Phuket

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a 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 630.90. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 29.22.

How far is Pattaya from Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Pattaya to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 653 miles (1050 km). The flying distance is 881 miles (1417 km).

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

The travel time from Pattaya to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 21 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Pattaya to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Pattaya to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Roong Reuang Coach (รถรุ่งเรือง), Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 29.22 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 630.90.

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

  • flight+Bus price: USD 8.47 - USD 10.58. From Pattaya to Phuket starting from 06:00 Pattaya North Bus Station until 06:00 Pattaya North Bus Station
  • Bus price: USD 29.23. From Pattaya to Phuket starting from 12:00 Pattaya North Bus Station until 12:00 Pattaya North Bus Station
  • Bus+Van price: USD 30.30. From Pattaya to Phuket starting from 12:30 Pattaya T Tour Station until 12:30 Pattaya T Tour Station
  • Van price : USD 65.83;
  • Plane tickets - USD 150.87 to USD 150.87;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 362.69 to USD 630.90.

How many trips per day are there between Pattaya and Phuket?

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

  • 1 by Bus from Pattaya to Phuket starting from 12:00 Pattaya North Bus Station until 12:00 Pattaya North Bus Station
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Pattaya to Phuket any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Pattaya to Phuket. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 150.87.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Pattaya to Phuket

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Pattaya 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 362.69.

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 Pattaya 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 Pattaya 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 Pattaya to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Pattaya 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:

  • 72% users took a plane.
  • 27% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other