Khao Lak to Phuket by van, ferry, bus, taxi from THB 203

Khao Lak to Phuket Destination Reviews

Gerbrand H

Well, the bus was 15minutes too late. But more important, it did not stop at the airport! We had to take a taxi to make the last 6km to be on time at the right place. It costs us another 300 bath. So, we were not happy.

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Standard, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, May 18, 2026

Peter S

Perfect always fine — ride on time

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), May 9, 2026

Duy T

Very good service. When you are dropped off at the intersection, there is a team at the drop-off point to help take you to the airport by motorbike for around 100 baht per person. I love this service.

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Bus, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, May 3, 2026

Rosa M

the 10 people shared van was a very practical choice for getting straight to the airport from Khao Lak to Phuket. Driver picked me up 10 mins before the agreed time but i was already waiting- the driver was kind and respectful- The van was almost full and there was space just for a small hand luggage. Comfortable seats and air conditioning in the van!

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Apr 21, 2026

Stefan

In time, excellent

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Apr 17, 2026

Rainier M

did not show up at all, different bus took me though

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Bus+Minibus, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Apr 16, 2026

Ariane A

The bus did not arrive at 11:10hs, I called the hotline 11:38hs but nobody answered the call, then I opened a ticket at 11:52hs using the website. Then after more minutes waiting, the bus arrived super late, at 12hs, packed. There was no place for ME and MY FRIEND to sit (both of us bought the ticket using 12 Go to be sure we would have a place for us to sit). We had to sit on the floor in the back of the bus, super hot, until Phuket Bus Terminal 2. No air conditioning enought on the back, close to the toilette. I felt sick and my blood pressure lowed down, I thought I was going to faint on the bus, thanks Buddha I did not! If I knew it would be like this, I would just have entered the bus and payed directly 150 baht instead of more than 9USD = 300 baht not to have a proper place to sit. I will never choose this option again!

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Bus, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport ), Apr 13, 2026

Uwe A

Picked up in time. Because of different drop-offs, my arrival needed plenty of time.

Khao Lak to Phuket, Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Apr 6, 2026

Meghana R

I was lucky I went 40 minutes early as the bus came at 9:35 and left promptly. Also lucky that my stop was one of the early ones as I could see many people who had booked online having to stand the whole way because they just kept filling up the bus.

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Bus, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Mar 30, 2026

Andrew W

My biggest complaint is that I paid to go to Phuket airport in my trip from Khao Lak, and they forgot to go to the airport, so I then had to get a taxi from where they eventually dropped me off. Sorry but because of this it’s difficult to recommend this service

Khao Lak to Phuket, Bus Bus + Taxi, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Mar 26, 2026

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Khao Lak to Phuket Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Call Me Taxi Thailand	Economy 3pax	Any time	+1h 30m	$36.80	5.0
Bus	Phuket Plus	Bus	06:30	09:00	$4.60	4.6
Van	Call Me Taxi	Shared Van 10 Pax	08:30	09:30	$13.80	4.5
Bus	Phuket Plus	Bus	09:20	12:00	$4.60	4.6
Bus	Phuket Bus 465	Intercity	09:50	11:10	$6.44
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	10:10	12:00	$4.69	4.1
Van	Call Me Taxi	Shared Van 10 Pax	10:30	11:30	$13.80	4.5
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	11:10	12:40	$4.69	4.1
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	12:00	12:20	$6.44	2.0
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	13:00	15:00	$6.44
Bus	Rung Kit	Express	13:20	15:30	$3.99
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	14:10	15:55	$4.69	4.1
Van	Call Me Taxi	Shared Van 10 Pax	14:30	15:30	$13.80	4.5
Van	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Van	15:30	17:00	$15.34
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	15:50	17:50	$5.49	4.1
Bus	Phuket Bus 465	Intercity	16:10	17:30	$6.44
Van	Call Me Taxi	Shared Van 10 Pax	16:30	17:30	$13.80	4.5
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	17:00	17:20	$6.44	2.0
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	17:30	19:30	$5.49	4.1
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	17:50	20:00	$7.05	2.0

How to get from Khao Lak to Phuket

When you want to get from Khao Lak 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 Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+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 372.11. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 6.21.

How much does it cost to get from Khao Lak to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Khao Lak to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phuket Bus and Van Travel: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 6.21 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 372.11.

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

Bus tickets - USD 6.23 to USD 13.80;
Bus+Van price: USD 16.56. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 06:30 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center until 06:30 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
Van price : USD 16.99 - USD 32.20;
Van+taxi price: USD 19.94 - USD 21.47. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 07:30 Khao Lak Transfer until 15:30 Khao Lak Transfer
taxi+Van price: USD 23.00 - USD 29.14. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 08:30 Khao Lak Transfer until 19:30 Khao Lak Transfer
Ferry+Van price: USD 30.67. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 10:30 Khao Lak Transfer until 10:30 Khao Lak Transfer
Van+Ferry price: USD 30.67. From Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 10:30 Khao Lak Transfer until 10:30 Khao Lak Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 49.07 to USD 372.12.

How many trips per day are there between Khao Lak and Phuket?

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

Buses start plying the route from 06:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:25. There are 48 available bus trips every day.
Vans from Khao Lak to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 21 departures a day.
3 by Bus+Van from Khao Lak to Phuket starting from 06:30 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center until 06:30 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Khao Lak to Phuket any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Khao Lak 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 Khao Lak 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 49.07.

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 Khao Lak 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 Khao Lak 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 Khao Lak to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Khao Lak 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:

21% opted for a van.
16% chosen taxi+Van
16% chosen Ferry+Van
16% chosen Van+taxi
16% chosen Van+Ferry
7% decided to go for a bus.
4% chosen Bus+Van
4% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Khao Lak to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Khao Lak to Phuket

Cheapest Transport	$7
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	6:20 AM
Latest Departure	7:30 PM
Departures per day	133
Distance	46 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Andaman Taxis, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Gosafe Transport, Happy EV Taxi, Kanokwan Travel, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Rungkit Tour, Thailand Travel Taxi, Than Car Service, Torch X

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Khao Lak to Phuket