Karon to Patong

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

• Bus
• Ferry
• Van
• Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+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 45.07. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 5.91.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Karon to Patong. Your trip will be a total of 16 miles (25 km). The flying distance is 16 miles (25 km).

The travel time from Karon to Patong can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 3 hours.

The cost of the trip from Karon to Patong varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phuket Smart Bus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 5.91 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 45.07.

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

• Bus tickets - USD 5.92 to USD 5.92;
• taxi+Ferry price: USD 17.85. From Karon to Patong starting from 14:30 Jian Wanich Pier until 18:00 Jian Wanich Pier
• taxi+Van price: USD 27.04. From Karon to Patong starting from 06:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 17:00 Phuket Town Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 24.19 to USD 45.07.

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

• Buses start plying the route from 09:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 09:00. There are 14 available bus trips every day.
• 4 by taxi+Van from Karon to Patong starting from 06:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 17:00 Phuket Town Transfer
• 2 by taxi+Ferry from Karon to Patong starting from 14:30 Jian Wanich Pier until 18:00 Jian Wanich Pier
• Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Karon to Patong any time of the day.

Buses

Taking a bus from Karon to Patong 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 Karon to Patong. 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 24.19.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Karon to Patong? 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:

• 97% decided to catch a taxi.
• 2% chosen taxi+Van
• 1% Other