Krabi Airport (KBV) to Phuket (HKT) by van, bus, ferry, flight, taxi from THB 260

Krabi Airport to Phuket Destination Reviews

Kris M

We booked a trip from Krabi Town (Hotel Transfer) to Phuket Bus Terminal 1. Pick up was scheduled for 7am but could be 30 mins early. A songthaew showed at 6:35am at our hotel and drove us off to Phuket Town Bus Terminal where we transferred to the air-conditioned van - scheduled to leave at 7:20am. We showed our 12go eticket to the songthaew driver and then again at the Phuket Town Bus Terminal van counter (who then gave us a paper ticket). The only issue, if you call it that, was we didn't stop for a break along the way. Personally, we didn't need one. Highly recommend this operator.

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Van Van + Van, Jijie Tour and Travel (จีจี้ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล), Mar 21, 2026

Louise D

I arrived at bus terminal for 10.30am bus departure....waited waited waited....the bus finally departed 11.40..no information issued....i asked a few times....noone was helpful at all...in fact 1 woman who was sitting at the checkin counter next to the one i checked into simply refused to even acknowledge me while i was politley trying to get some info.....so, terrible customer service/communication....

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Van Shared Minibus, Good Luck Lanta Tour (Good Luck Lanta Tour), Mar 21, 2026

Niko C

Not very comfy. Didnt feel like a VIP Bus.

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Bus VIP Minibus, Minibus 1996 (Minibus 1996), Mar 18, 2026

Dina M

Very friendly people, modern car. Everything was perfect

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Van Standard, K and P Travel and Tour (K and P Travel and Tour), Mar 18, 2026

Mods 2

Instead of a bus we got a minibus that was crammed full of travellers with no room to move legs. Exceptionally uncomfortable ride for 3 hours.

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Van Standard, K and P Travel and Tour (K and P Travel and Tour), Mar 15, 2026

Gabriel M

The place where the bus depart is actually not at the bus station but close. The people there made me stand in the sun for a while without nece

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Van Standard, K and P Travel and Tour (K and P Travel and Tour), Mar 12, 2026

Juliette

Well pick up me a van transfer to the bus terminal, I thing it was all trayecto in a van, I have to wait for an hour to get to the bus to Phuket, it's confortable.

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Van Minivan, Krabi Sea Pearl, Mar 10, 2026

Radek M

I found everything fine. The operator looked at the reservation and gave me a sticker and sent me to the platform. In general, there were a lot of connections and no one noticed me. When it was almost time for my connection, I went to ask again. She checked the connection by phone and it probably didn't leave at all, so she gave me a ticket for another bus and so I waited an hour longer. I had a reservation for Phuket Bus Terminal 1, but the final one was already at Phuket Bus Terminal 2. And I didn't have anything else booked, because that would have been more complicated. Next time I won't make any reservations and will rely directly on the local offer.

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Van Shared Minibus, Good Luck Lanta Tour (Good Luck Lanta Tour), Mar 9, 2026

Dario F

We were out in a different bus then what we paid for. No wifi or electrical plugs and air conditioner was poor

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Bus VIP Minibus, Minibus 1996 (Minibus 1996), Mar 6, 2026

Monika K

When I was booking on the platform, the description said ferry + van. The meeting point was at ao nam mao pier, thinking I am going to boarding a ferry and then in phuket van to bus terminal. They pick us up by van at the pier, drove us to bus station in krabi and there we were waiting to change. Then a regular local bus came where they boarded me. The bus took 4h to Phuket. So there was no ferry. I took taxi to the pier, have I known I could have just taken bus from airport to bus station instead doing this detour and wasting my time.

Krabi Airport to Phuket, Bus Van + Bus, Krabi Transport and Travel (Krabi Transport and Travel), Mar 3, 2026

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Krabi Airport to Phuket Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	08:25	08:10	$57.35
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	08:50	14:10	$104.12
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	09:25	14:05	$168.98
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	09:50	14:15	$124.63
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	10:20	19:00	$155.82
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	10:50	15:20	$177.83
Flight	AirAsia	Economy	11:10	18:50	$124.54
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	11:45	08:10	$56.19
Flight	AirAsia	Economy	12:20	18:30	$122.22
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	12:50	18:45	$219.12
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	13:10	17:50	$64.88
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	13:30	07:40	$85.73
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	13:55	12:30	$196.68
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	14:15	12:30	$167.59
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	14:35	12:30	$163.79
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	14:55	19:15	$235.79
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	15:20	12:30	$229.87
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	15:45	20:35	$177.83
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	16:05	23:00	$56.77
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	16:30	21:55	$100.30

How to get from Krabi Airport to Phuket

When you want to get from Krabi Airport to Phuket, 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 Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight 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 160.57. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 7.95.

How much does it cost to get from Krabi Airport to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Krabi Airport to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่): travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 7.95 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 160.57.

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

Van price : USD 7.95 - USD 11.01;
Bus tickets - USD 9.18 to USD 9.18;
Van+taxi price: USD 24.44. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 08:00 Krabi Airport until 15:00 Ao Nang Transfer
taxi+Van price: USD 30.58. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 07:30 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer until 07:30 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer
Ferry tickets - USD 42.82 to USD 48.93.
taxi+Ferry price: USD 43.03. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 13:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 13:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
Van+Ferry price: USD 54.65 - USD 61.66. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 08:00 Ao Nam Mao pier until 10:15 Krabi Airport
taxi+Van+Ferry price: USD 61.66. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 10:15 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer until 10:15 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer
Ferry+taxi price: USD 65.14. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 13:45 Floating Pier East Railay until 13:45 Floating Pier East Railay
Ferry+Van price: USD 65.14 - USD 68.63. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 11:00 Klong Jilad Pier until 13:45 Floating Pier East Railay
Ferry+Van+taxi price: USD 68.63. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 11:00 Klong Jilad Pier until 11:00 Klong Jilad Pier
flight price: USD 160.57. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 12:15 Krabi Airport until 12:15 Krabi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 30.58 to USD 151.39.

How many trips per day are there between Krabi Airport and Phuket?

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

Vans from Krabi to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 20 departures a day.
4 by flight from Krabi to Phuket starting from 12:15 Krabi Airport until 12:15 Krabi Airport
Buses start plying the route from 10:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 10:30. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
1 by taxi+Van from Krabi to Phuket starting from 07:30 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer until 07:30 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Krabi to Phuket any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Krabi 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 Krabi 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 30.58.

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

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Krabi to Phuket as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Krabi 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 Krabi 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 Krabi Airport to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Krabi Airport 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:

52% opted for a van.
22% decided to go for a bus.
15% chosen taxi+Ferry
3% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Krabi Airport to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Krabi Airport to Phuket

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	1h 10m
Earliest Departure	6:00 AM
Latest Departure	5:20 PM
Departures per day	82
Distance	59 kilometers
Transport Companies	438 Phuket Krabi Transport, Andaman Shuttle, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Good Luck Lanta Tour, Kim Transfers Thailand, King Travel, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Krabi Sea Pearl, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Thai Lion Air, Tigerline Travel

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Krabi Airport (KBV) to Phuket (HKT)