Hat Yai to Phuket by bus, van, flight, taxi from THB 440

Hat Yai to Phuket Destination Reviews

Ratree T

The seats are poor on the first floor. The seats map look different from the booking

Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang Tour (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Apr 15, 2025

Qianman Y

The driver was smoking on the bus and always using his phone, unprofessional

Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang Tour (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Nov 21, 2024

Donna F

Everything went very smoothly. Great driver and car

Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jul 13, 2023

Christopher E

Bus didn't match picture on the ticket we ordered.

Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 21, 2023

Masood N

The bus looked beautiful, clean & new inside & outside. I loved the fancy lights in the roof... It made it feel like we were in a casino! The seats were comfortable and reclined well. Although the trip was almost 7 hours, we slept through most of it, so it seemed like it was much quicker.

Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 12, 2023

Kim F

Flight confirmation took a long time to come through. stressed me as Flight booked 14 hours before flight departure. All good otherwise

Hat Yai to Phuket, flight Economy, Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), May 23, 2023

Kang W

If you don't mind driver not follow plan and keep stop without schedule. You can take this bus

Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Nov 8, 2022

Sebastien B

We arrived with nearly 1h30 late. The bus is not very confortable...

Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Oct 27, 2022

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Hat Yai to Phuket Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Kanokwan Travel	SUV 4pax	Any time	+7h	€199.89
Bus	K and P Travel and Tour	Standard	07:00	15:00	€13.33
Bus	Sri Trang Tour	VIP	07:30	14:30	€12.31
Bus	Sri Trang Tour	Express	08:00	15:00	€10.55	3.8
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	08:25	14:30	€80.74
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	08:45	13:00	€82.50
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	09:05	20:40	€87.50
Bus	Sri Trang Tour	Express	09:30	16:30	€10.55	3.8
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	10:00	16:00	€242.25
Bus	Sri Trang Tour	Express	10:30	17:30	€10.55	3.8
Bus	Sri Trang Tour	VIP	11:00	18:00	€12.31
Bus	Sri Trang Tour	Express	11:45	18:45	€10.55	3.8
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	12:10	18:10	€143.38
Bus	KST Travel	Bus 40 seat	12:30	20:30	€14.66	4.0
Bus	Sri Trang Tour	Express	13:00	20:00	€10.55	3.8
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	13:20	21:05	€153.91
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	13:40	19:15	€93.79
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	14:00	18:25	€155.62
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	14:25	18:25	€270.47
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	15:00	21:30	€194.43

Transportation from Hat Yai to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Hat Yai to Phuket

Cheapest Transport	€12
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	7:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Departures per day	60
Distance	450 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Bangkok Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Gosafe Transport, Happy EV Taxi, K and P Travel and Tour, Kanokwan Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, KST Travel, Smart En Plus, Sri Trang Tour, Thai AirAsia, Unlimited Travel

Popular Routes

How to get from Hat Yai to Phuket

When you want to get from Hat Yai 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 Bus 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 EUR 306.49. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 11.71.

How much does it cost to get from Hat Yai to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Hat Yai to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Trang Tour (ศรีตรังทัวร์): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 11.71 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 EUR 306.49.

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

Bus tickets - EUR 11.73 to EUR 19.99;
Van price : EUR 14.66;
Plane tickets - EUR 91.42 to EUR 246.71;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 147.12 to EUR 306.49.

How many trips per day are there between Hat Yai and Phuket?

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

Flights from Hat Yai to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 20 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 14 available bus trips every day.
Vans from Hat Yai to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai 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 EUR 91.42.

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 Hat Yai to Phuket

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Batik Air Malaysia, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Buses

Taking a bus from Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai 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 EUR 147.12.

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 Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hat Yai 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:

85% decided to go for a bus.
6% decided to catch a taxi.
5% opted for a van.
4% users took a plane.

Hat Yai to Phuket