Bangkok to Phuket Town by bus, van, flight, taxi from THB 784

Bangkok to Phuket Town Destination Reviews

Mayuresh D

I missed the bus by 10 mins Should at least wait for passengers to come 15 min from departure time

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), May 19, 2026

Nikita N

Would be nice to know about food voucher appliance with someone’s notice. Thanks to my previous experience I knew what to do on a midnight foodmarket stop, but still a bit unclear and noone to ask.

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus VIP 24, Andaman Sea Tour and Transport (Andaman Sea Tour and Transport), May 13, 2026

Jordi B

Someone smoking in driver cabin and air come to passengers. My wife and kids didn't like the smell

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus Express, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), May 9, 2026

Thet P

Bus chair was low space than I thought.but overall is ok for travellers.

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), May 7, 2026

Jacobus J

Nice on time departure. Despite my length (2.00m )I expected they would reseat me after take off to a seat with some more legspace (business class was empty) No info from the flightdeck crew when we were holding on the apron after landing.

Bangkok to Phuket Town, flight Economy, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Apr 27, 2026

Emilie C

I arrived 2.5 hours late. The bus dropped me off on the other side of Phuket and told me to take a taxi. The first bus was very comfortable, the second was just okay. The drivers were still very friendly.

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Apr 26, 2026

Swe Z

The seat is very narrow. Not comfortable.

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Apr 18, 2026

Nicholas P

Took forever, food stop was not good compared to the rest areas Iv stopped at before on bus trips in Thailand.

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), Apr 12, 2026

Jasmin A

The staff were helpful at the bangkok check in. The staff at the stop over and bus change weren't great, poor instructions and a lot of shouting. Very unorganized and we almost missed the coach. The bus driver kept stopping to talk to friends meaning we were over 3 hours delayed.

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Apr 11, 2026

Andrea S

We ended up being 4 hours late to our destination with little communication on timings. The first bus was cramped, very hard to sleep in and we were only given a small bottle of water and a cake at the start which isn’t great for what ended up being a 20 hour journey!

Bangkok to Phuket Town, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 30, 2026

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How to get from Bangkok to Phuket Town

When you want to get from Bangkok to Phuket Town, 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 569.64. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 24.01.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Phuket Town?

The cost of the trip from Bangkok to Phuket Town varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 24.01 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 569.64.

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

Bus tickets - USD 24.02 to USD 37.48;
Bus+Van price: USD 33.22 - USD 34.32. From Bangkok to Phuket starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
Plane tickets - USD 33.49 to USD 216.46;
Van price : USD 1,119.58;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 334.00 to USD 569.64.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Phuket Town?

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

Flights from Bangkok to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 45 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 06:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:20. There are 13 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 33.49.

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 Bangkok to Phuket

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์), Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 334.00.

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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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..

Transportation from Bangkok to Phuket Town

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Phuket Town

Cheapest Transport	$25
Fastest Transport	1h 20m
Earliest Departure	6:00 AM
Latest Departure	9:35 PM
Departures per day	76
Distance	1050 kilometers
Transport Companies	Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Lignite, Montanatip, Nok Air, Raja Ferry, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet, Transport Co

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