Phang Nga to Surat Thani by van, bus, ferry, taxi from THB 182

Phang Nga to Surat Thani Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Kanokwan Travel	Economy 3pax	Any time	+3h 30m	$76.84
Bus	Phuket Bus 465	Intercity	08:30	10:30	$5.23
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	08:50	12:20	$7.68
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	09:30	12:25	$5.75
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	10:30	13:25	$5.75
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	10:50	14:20	$7.68
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	11:30	14:30	$6.76
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	13:30	17:00	$7.68
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	14:00	16:55	$5.75
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	16:00	19:30	$7.68
Bus	Phuket Bus and Van Travel	Bus	16:30	19:30	$6.76

How to get from Phang Nga to Surat Thani

When you want to get from Phang Nga to Surat Thani, 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+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 18.67. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 5.60.

How much does it cost to get from Phang Nga to Surat Thani?

The cost of the trip from Phang Nga to Surat Thani 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 5.60 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+Van - a one-way Bus+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 18.67.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Phang Nga to Surat Thani:

Bus tickets - USD 5.59 to USD 18.69;
Van price : USD 8.79 - USD 9.22;
Bus+Ferry price: USD 11.80. From Phang Nga to Surat Thani starting from 09:00 Khao Sok van station until 13:00 Khao Sok van station
Bus+Van price: USD 18.69. From Phang Nga to Surat Thani starting from 17:45 Takua Pa Bus Terminal until 19:45 Takua Pa Bus Terminal

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 85.20 to USD 167.21.

How many trips per day are there between Phang Nga and Surat Thani?

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

Vans from Phang Nga to Surat Thani depart during the day - there are approximately 25 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 09:10 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:20. There are 19 available bus trips every day.
2 by Bus+Van from Phang Nga to Surat Thani starting from 17:45 Takua Pa Bus Terminal until 19:45 Takua Pa Bus Terminal

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Phang Nga to Surat Thani 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 Phang Nga to Surat Thani. 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 85.20.

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 Phang Nga to Surat Thani. 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 Phang Nga to Surat Thani.

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 Phang Nga to Surat Thani

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Phang Nga to Surat Thani? 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:

77% opted for a van.
15% decided to go for a bus.
7% chosen Bus+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Phang Nga to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Phang Nga to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	15m
Earliest Departure	9:00 AM
Latest Departure	8:20 PM
Departures per day	46
Distance	13 kilometers
Transport Companies	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Black Tiger Tour, Phichet Transport, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Raja Ferry, Smile On Transport, Torch

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Phang Nga to Surat Thani