Phuket to Khao Lak

When you want to get from Phuket to Khao Lak, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

• 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 Taxi+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 THB 2,700. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as THB 500.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Phuket to Khao Lak. Your trip will be a total of 51 miles (82 km). The flying distance is 40 miles (63 km).

The travel time from Phuket to Khao Lak can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 5 hours.

The cost of the trip from Phuket to Khao Lak varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่): travelling by van expect to pay as low as THB 500 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 THB 2,700.

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

• Van price : THB 500 - THB 500;
• taxi+van price: THB 650 - THB 700. From Phuket to Khao Lak starting from 14:00 Khao Lak any hotel until 14:30 Khao Lak any hotel

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from THB 1,500 to THB 2,700.

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

• 1 by taxi+van from Phuket to Khao Lak starting from 14:00 Khao Lak any hotel until 14:30 Khao Lak any hotel
• Vans from Phuket to Khao Lak 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 Phuket to Khao Lak any time of the day.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Phuket to Khao Lak. 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 THB 1,500.

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 Phuket to Khao Lak. 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 Phuket to Khao Lak.

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 Phuket to Khao Lak? 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:

• 44% opted for a van.
• 44% chosen taxi+van
• 12% decided to catch a taxi.