Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple

Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple

Karon Beach
Big Buddha Temple
Sun, May 26
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$15
 
 
$231

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Transportation from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple

Facts about the transport from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure7:55 PM
Departures per day11
Distance800 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, Krungsiam Tour, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Thai Vietjet

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How to get from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple

When you want to get from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • 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 Flight+bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 230.18. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry+van as a bus+ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 14.68.

How far is Karon Beach from Big Buddha Temple?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple. Your trip will be a total of 498 miles (800 km). The flying distance is 485 miles (780 km).

How long does it take to get from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple?

The travel time from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 16 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple?

The cost of the trip from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by bus+ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 14.68 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 230.18.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple:

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 14.68. From Phuket to Big Buddha starting from 07:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 1 until 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 1
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 17.17 - USD 36.01. From Phuket to Big Buddha starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 22.71. From Phuket to Big Buddha starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 88.92 to USD 230.18;
  • flight+Bus price: USD 115.92. From Phuket to Big Buddha starting from 15:25 Suvarnabhumi Airport until 15:25 Suvarnabhumi Airport

How many trips per day are there between Karon Beach and Big Buddha Temple?

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

  • Flights from Phuket to Big Buddha depart during the day - there are approximately 8 departures a day.
  • 2 by Bus+Ferry from Phuket to Big Buddha starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah
  • 1 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Big Buddha starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Phuket to Big Buddha. 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 88.92.

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 Phuket to Big Buddha

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส).

The most popular transport from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Karon Beach to Big Buddha Temple? 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:

  • 26% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 24% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 23% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 20% chosen flight+Bus
  • 7% users took a plane.