While some travellers feel skeptical about vans, a good choice of destinations and competitive prices make vans one of the most popular means of transport for others. Vans are always more flexible than big buses. If there is a sudden request for rides to some new destinations, van operators are always the first to offer their service. Indeed, it is easier to launch a new route if you operate a vehicle of 10-15 pax capacity, isn’t it?
438 Phuket Krabi Transport operates van service and offers tickets with easy online booking. Check them if you are looking for options to travel by van.
What are the Main Stations of 438 Phuket Krabi Transport?
438 Phuket Krabi Transport’s vans run to and from the following terminals:
Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
Phuket Bus Terminal 1
Phang Nga Bus Station
Krabi Bus Terminal
What are the Most Popular Routes of 438 Phuket Krabi Transport?
The most popular trip destinations of 438 Phuket Krabi Transport’s timetable are:
What are the Vans Classes & Prices of 438 Phuket Krabi Transport?
As a rule, it is not possible to choose a ticket class when travelling by van. Yet you can check with the operator and/or choose the type of van which serves your route. Some vans seat only 9-10 passengers, others accommodate up to 15 travellers. The former case means you may have more legroom, wider seats and a more comfortable ride, the latter – be ready for a limited space for your legs, elbows and your luggage. Read reviews on 438 Phuket Krabi Transport van service to be sure they meet your expectations.
Pros & Cons of Van Travel
Pros of Van Travel
Vans often reach the destinations where neither buses nor trains travel. These include secondary towns and smaller villages
In most cases vans are the fastest way to get to your destination if travelling to relatively short distances overland simply because they are smaller than buses and more maneuverable
Vans can let you get off at a more convenient point enroute – not necessarily at the terminal, what actually can save you loads of time and money in some cases.
Cons of Van Travel
Some vans can be quite cramped with limited space for luggage available. Well, actually almost all vans offer limited luggage space and if you have more than one bag, suitcase or backpack, it may be a good idea to buy a separate seat for your luggage – yes, you will pay double for your trip, alas
It is worth checking if your van runs on schedule or leaves when full – in the latter case you may end up waiting too long as on several routes it can take quite a time for a van to fill up.
You should know that van drivers are notorious for their speedy driving. Even the most reputable companies sometimes fail to persuade the drivers to respect the speed limits. Even if your van driver does not insist on it, always buckle your seatbelt while travelling by van
If you easily get seasick and your trip includes winding stretches, chances to feel motion sickness are higher while travelling by van than by bus. Take your medicine half an hour before your trip to be on the safe side.
Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and RailayAo Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and RailayPhuket Bus Terminal 1Phang Nga Bus StationKrabi Bus Terminal
438 Phuket Krabi Transport Company Reviews
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Luis S
No stops during trip
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Sep 29, 2026
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Yunita W
it is a pleasant ride, but I need to exchange to a tuktuk from krabi town to ao nang. the second ride I was dropped at random hotel which i don't book to be dropped on there. so I need to walk amount of distance to get there.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jul 29, 2026
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Sirapatsorn T
At first I was worried from reading the reviews. The 438 bus is purchasable for 180 THB on the bus (phuket-krabi ao nang). However, if you want a smooth transfer, then buying an overpriced ticket from this platform is fine. BUT, you can just hail a car from another app to get to your destination after the 438 drop-off. That way, you could've saved 200-300 THB. The ticket pdf should show more information on the transfer so people don’t question or get confused on where to go or what next. 438 stops at the bus terminal as a final destination so people going to Ao Nang needs to know where to next for the transfer.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), May 8, 2026
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Erica L
12go is legit. I showed the ticket counter worker the QR code I got from email and she gave me the proper ticket for the bus. Seats are tight and not super comfortable. Default recline of the seats is like a negative angle and super uncomfortable, so you need to angle it back
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Apr 22, 2026
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Alina S
It was an awesome experience! Sadly we needed to pay 200 bhat extra to go to pig island even if we didn’t want to.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 16, 2026
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Wendy O
12go customer support was excellent! They went above and beyond to assist us and ensure we got to our destination! So appreciated.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 13, 2026
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Katarina R
We were left at a different final stop than we booked (should have been the Krabi bus terminal, but it was in fact elsewhere where they then scammed us into purchasing a taxi service)
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 7, 2026
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Laura G
Really comfortable
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 7, 2026
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Sara R
The driver needed without a reason one Hour more than usually expected. So we arrived in the middle of the night and he stopped somewhere else. The origin stop should be the Bus Terminal 1 in Krabi. He stopped 150 meters away from that point. At this point we met very aggressive people that wanted us to get in there taxis. We booked an bolt driver and suddenly they were following us. It scared us.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 3, 2026
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Eric S
Good experience, the bus was comfortable and on time. It was a direct bus from Phang Nga to Phuket Town; we were going to the airport and the driver dropped us off as close as possible. Very nice.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 26, 2026
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Murtaza J
GAME-CHANGER 🚀Phuket to Krabi just got easier! Top-notch bus, awesome roads, and superb service - 3 hours fly by! 😊 Plus points for free bike parking at Phuket Bus Terminal 1 and seamless online booking via 12go. You've nailed it! 👌 Tourist made easy, folks!
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 16, 2026
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Simone M
It took almost 5 hours without any particular problems. The 3.5 hours indicated as the estimated time is simply too optimistic, probably never respected.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 9, 2026
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Vasilis L
Long journey...not comfortable and spacious seats..but you get what you pay for! 🤷♂️
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 5, 2026
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Danique S
We didnt stop at the endpoint. Lots of change of vehicle. Took longer then expected
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 5, 2026
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Dominika H
Some vans offer onboard Wi-Fi and USB ports, which is very convenient.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 4, 2026
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Astrid P
Trip was okay. Left in time. There was room in earlier bus, so we joint in that bus. Made a few stops to pick up and drop off people, and 2 breaks. Drive was about 4 hours and afterwords transfer to hotel. Perfect. Recommend for sure. Did not understatement why I paid for covid Package insurance. Did not check that box.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 2, 2026
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Elis I
Voucher doesn’t give you enough informative info about the meeting point. We was supposed to leave at 12:40 but left at 13:15. Not very structured with anyone checking your ticket and the driver/workers outside the car wasn’t very welcoming. After we started driving, plenty stops were made to pick up others which delayed the arrival time. Engine was very loud during the ride and there was constantly an annoying beeping sound. We booked the ride from Krabi bus station to Phang Nga bus station, we stepped out and was apparently the only ones that were gonna get out here. Thought the ride was a one stop ride but it wasn’t, would be nice to know beforehand.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 2, 2026
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Cameron B
the driver was very friendly and a great operator.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jan 23, 2026
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Jekaterina S
Van was late for 1 hour. Small space. Shouldn’t be picking up so many people if there is no olace to put luggage. But got to place
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jan 22, 2026
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Excelsior S
The bus wasn't on time when it arrived it was about 40 minutes late. When we were on the bus we thankfully were paying attention to where our drop point was as the driver by passed our stop and kept going up the highway we approached the front of the bus and asked him about if we had passed and he said he totally forgot he had to drop us there and turned the bus around and dropped us off. It was fine in the end but if we had not been paying attention it would not have been so fine.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jan 6, 2026
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Isabel P
Overall good trip just worth noting the bus drops you at the beach near the bus stop not at the destination stated on the booking (Jungceylon) which is about a 25min walk difference, not too bad expect we had very heavy backpacks to carry that we had packed for a 5min walk rather than 25mins
Bus Bus, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jan 2, 2026
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Aditya S
Cost was more than thrice the local ticket price if we had booked directly at the counter.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Dec 29, 2025
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Gregor D
Right, I’m not really one to make a fuss but this bus journey simply isn’t as described. Also, you have to change bus 2 times and none of this is made obvious at any point so this review will spell it out- your mileage may vary of course.
We were picked up by some guy shouting Phuket Phuket from our hotel lobby which I was fine with. We were the only people on this leg of journey.
Drove about 10 minutes swapped to a bigger bus on the road side that was VERY full.
When we got to Phuket bus terminal (1 hr from intended destination). The guy said ok final stop, so I mentioned to him this is for Patong not Phuket bus terminal.
He got me on a bus which terminated at the beach, some 20 minute walk from jungceylon mall which is where it was meant to end.
I’m not one to complain and we did get there in the end but for the sake of clarity- change the termination point and make it clearer what the itinerary is.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Dec 29, 2025
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Florint K
Many stops on the way but overall good
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Dec 26, 2025
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Ayoub E
Service was good and quick but leg space is short
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Dec 16, 2025
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Aaliyah R
great! on time, good communication, no issues. highly recommend
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Dec 10, 2025
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Assade H
I arrived at the terminal 40 mins earlier. The staff were nice to let me board an earlier van that leaving then. Saving me the wait!
The ride was great. No excessive speed and comfortable seats. The driver was super kind by offering me a bottle of water when I asked him where can i buy one. Thai hospitality is unbeatable!
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Nov 28, 2025
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Elena M
Very clear instructions from booking, good price, there were a few stops on the way but we made it in the advertised time and it was a good journey!
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Nov 10, 2025
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Anna T
everything was good, we booked 11.20 and we’re earlier at the meeting point. so we could drive with the earlier shuttle :)
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Nov 9, 2025
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Andrea D
We did 30min delay cause we were picking up and drop off people on the way
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Nov 8, 2025
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Sheri C
The only down fall he didn't stop for a toilet break or didn't ask us..
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Nov 7, 2025
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Alain M
Service was good but rushing all the time with the transfers. At the station they were helpful but mid trip we felt rush to board and unsafe while ours bags were ok another bus but language barrier made it difficult. Slowing down in explanations could be good for a smooth transport
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Oct 31, 2025
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Paul S
Took a ticket for the 14h40 bus.
I arrived at 13h55, so i had the one just before : still a few free places.
Then straight to Phuket.
A few stops along the way, but not late.
I recommand stop at phuket but terminal, because you have to take another bus to patong
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Sep 9, 2025
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Aleksandar M
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Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Sep 3, 2025
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Ozkan G
Driver came 1 hour late and trip took in total 1.5 hours extra than was predicted
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Aug 18, 2025
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Siobhan M
Badly organised, way too over crowded, staff really rude, the bus to the pier was excellent well ran and comfortable. I got two tickets for the bus and ferry and a transfer to our hotel, identical, they would not let my friend on the bus even though she had the same ticket. Would not reccomend and wouldn’t book through them again
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Aug 2, 2025
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Jane R
It was a really good trip and they made good time (2.5 hours to Phuket Airport). Of course it is Asia so they will stop periodically to drop people off and pick people up but they are very quick stops. This is normal and we can also take advantage of this service if we need. For example, I requested to be let down near the road that goes into the airport. It's about 3km from the main road to the entrance of the airport and I was prepared to walk it but multiple people offered me lifts and in the end I accepted one with a lovely Thai couple who worked at the airport. It's handy because the options to get from Ao Nang to Phuket Airport can be limited and expensive especially if you have a morning or early afternoon flight but this option made everything easy. It's a nice drive too, lots of greenery.
If you are leaving early in the morning it's good to use the Bolt app. I literally just added it to my phone for that one trip. It's a little bit odd how Grab is common everywhere else but for some reason around Krabi the Bolt app is more popular. I have never heard of it before so I was very glad of a quick internet search helping me out after not finding a Grab early in the morning. But with Bolt I got a ride instantly. Would be so nice not to have so many apps doing the same thing but at least it got me to the airport on time!
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jun 27, 2025
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Manish R
It was so helpful, when we reached there , driver recieved us.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jun 23, 2025
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Puck B
The driver stopped 15 times to deliver packages. Also the bus was so full of stuff (not even our luggage but only packages) that some of us didn’t have a place to sit normally for the 4 hour trip.. due to all the stops it took us way longer than planned when there was no traffic at all.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jun 18, 2025
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William F
Bad. Dropped me off at the wrong place where I then had to get a bus which made me an hour and half late.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jun 16, 2025
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de C
from phuket bus terminal they did not care passengers. just give a bus ticket and dropnear sea pearl hotel which far from jungceylon mall.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Jun 15, 2025
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Camilla D
We arrived earlier at the Bus station so they offered us to take the earlier bus (at 11:20), the connection with the second Van was perfectly on time. Everything about the travel was good.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), May 26, 2025
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Suzanne L
It was kind of tight but over all ok
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), May 15, 2025
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Eren A
The driver dropped us off at an unknown place. Then let us wait for 20 minutes because another driver was going to drop us off. After arrival of the next bus, the driver picked up packages and made a detour.. this is not what you would think of a proper service, no?
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Apr 25, 2025
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Tom B
They dropped us on the outskirts of Patong and nowhere near the stated drop off point. Also takes around an hour longer than stated.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 29, 2025
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Philip E
Nice driving! The bus was full but not overcrowded. There was one stop as planned. It started a bit late and arrived with about a 30-minute delay, but all in all, it was a pleasant experience.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 24, 2025
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Maryna H
We had 2 different cars on the way. First one from Krabi to Phuket, and the second one from Phuket to Patong beach. It says that the bus stop will be at Jungceylon Patong. But it’s not. The lady stop is pretty far from that shopping mall. Need 20 mins walk
Also the minivan from Krabi to Phuket, was not comfortable. We had a nice driver, but the minivan was small , too many people, no oxygen
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 23, 2025
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Iwona Z
Long drive . the bus arrived 40 minutes late, I do not recommend
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 17, 2025
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Jochen B
Relatively simple handling. Relatively easy to use. Good overview. Whether it works everywhere in Asia remains to be seen.
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 17, 2025
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Wilhelmus F
Bus arrived on time and we had comfortable seats. Enough space for our luggage. Bus terminal staff very helpful
Van Van + Van, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 11, 2025
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