Karon to Phuket by van, bus, ferry, taxi from THB 203

Karon to Phuket Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Kanokwan Travel	Economy 3pax	Any time	+1h 30m	$36.95
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	08:20	09:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	09:00	10:00	$6.07
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	09:20	10:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	10:20	11:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	11:20	12:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	12:20	13:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	13:20	14:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	14:20	15:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	15:20	16:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	16:20	17:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	17:20	18:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	18:20	19:37	$5.89
Bus	Phuket Smart Bus	Standard AC	19:20	20:37	$5.89

Transportation from Karon to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Karon to Phuket

Cheapest Transport	$7
Fastest Transport	20m
Earliest Departure	12:00 午前
Latest Departure	5:00 午後
Departures per day	90
Distance	17 kilometers
Transport Companies	BangkokTaxi24, Best Sea Andaman, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Happy EV Taxi, Kanokwan Travel, Phi Phi Logistic and Tour, Phuket Orchid Tour, Phuket Smart Bus, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Thailand Limo by Datum

Popular Routes

How to get from Karon to Phuket

When you want to get from Karon to Phuket, 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 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 247.85. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 6.25.

How much does it cost to get from Karon to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Karon to Phuket 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 6.25 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 247.85.

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

Bus tickets - USD 6.25 to USD 6.25;
Van price : USD 23.09;
taxi+Ferry price: USD 25.43 - USD 28.82. From Karon to Phuket starting from 00:00 Rassada Pier until 00:00 Rassada Pier
taxi+Van price: USD 27.71. From Karon to Phuket 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 14.16 to USD 247.85.

How many trips per day are there between Karon and Phuket?

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

8 by taxi+Ferry from Karon to Phuket starting from 00:00 Rassada Pier until 00:00 Rassada Pier
4 by taxi+Van from Karon to Phuket starting from 06:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 17:00 Phuket Town Transfer
Buses start plying the route from 11:17 - you can also take a bus as late as 11:17. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Karon to Phuket any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Karon 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 Karon 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 14.16.

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 Karon 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 Karon 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 Karon to Phuket

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

49% opted for a van.
48% decided to catch a taxi.
2% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Karon to Phuket