Krabi to Phuket

When you want to get from Krabi 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 INR 10,461. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as INR 511.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Krabi to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 50 miles (80 km). The flying distance is 39 miles (62 km).

The travel time from Krabi to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 15 hours.

The cost of the trip from Krabi 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 INR 511 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 INR 10,461.

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

• Van price : INR 545;
• Bus tickets - INR 778 to INR 778;
• taxi+Van price: INR 1,322. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 08:00 Ao Nang any hotel until 08:00 Ao Nang any hotel
• Ferry+taxi price: INR 1,400 - INR 2,100. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 14:30 Koh Phi Phi until 15:30 Koh Phi Phi
• taxi+Ferry price: INR 1,634 - INR 2,800. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 14:00 Ao Nang any hotel until 14:00 Ao Nang any hotel
• Ferry tickets - INR 1,634 to INR 2,800.
• Ferry+Bus price: INR 1,634. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 09:00 Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi until 14:30 Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi
• Ferry+Van price: INR 1,634 - INR 4,278. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 08:30 Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi until 15:00 Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi
• Van+taxi price: INR 1,634. From Krabi to Phuket starting from 08:00 Krabi Airport until 15:00 Ao Nang any hotel
• Plane tickets - INR 10,424 to INR 10,424;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from INR 5,134 to INR 9,179.

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

• Ferries leave from Krabi for Phuket 4 times a day.
• 3 by taxi+Ferry from Krabi to Phuket starting from 14:00 Ao Nang any hotel until 14:00 Ao Nang any hotel
• 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.
• Flights from Krabi to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
• 1 by taxi+Van from Krabi to Phuket starting from 08:00 Ao Nang any hotel until 08:00 Ao Nang any hotel
• Vans from Krabi to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.

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.

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Krabi to Phuket. 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 INR 10,424.

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 Krabi to Phuket
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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 INR 5,134.

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.

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

• 22% chosen Ferry+Bus
• 21% chosen Ferry+Van
• 13% decided to catch a taxi.
• 11% chosen taxi+Ferry
• 11% users voted for a ferry ticket.
• 9% chosen taxi+Van
• 9% opted for a van.
• 3% chosen Van+taxi
• 1% Other