Surat Thani Town to Phuket

Surat Thani Town to Phuket

Surat Thani Town
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Surat Thani Town to Phuket Destination Reviews

RJ
Rico J
We booked a Mini-Van and got a Bus with 30 guests more. That was not the confirmed booking but we got a transportation to Phuket with a really nice driver. The bus was a post driver as well. 00:45 minutes delay in addition.
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Van, 12Go Transport (12Go Transport), Apr 28, 2025
MV
Mark V
Arrived four hours later
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Van, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Dec 22, 2024
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Vinod V
The seat that was allocated to me (the last seat on the van) had big parcels under the seat which prevented me from putting my legs on the floor. I sat with legs up in the air. The driver was also picking up passengers on the way and collecting and dropping parcels. Not a good experience at all!
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 2, 2024
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Chrystal
We arrived a little late, the bus/van had aircon which worked well, the bus driver was very helpful and friendly. Thank you 😊
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Nov 5, 2023
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Michelle D
Booking was easy. The office staff were super helpful and friendly. The minivan was so uncomfortable and hot, air con want great. The driver also made many stops along the way to pick up boxes and deliveries which added lots of time onto the journey, so it was a lot longer than advertised.
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 23, 2023
GO
Geri O
The experience was great this is our second time using 12go Asia I would defiantly recommend using it!! I accidentally booked the wrong date and released when I revived my booking voiture we was leaving for Puket the day after so I did panic but they got 12goasia sorted it out for me perfectly!! The bus journey itself was good it took 30 mins longer than expected but that’s ok. We got to stop off to stretch our legs and eat half way through. Are bus was completely full so we didn’t drop off loads of locals like I have read in the comments so I can’t comment on that. The one downside was that our bus didn’t have the best ac it was very hot outside and colder in the van but still got enough for me to be sweating a little bit.
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 26, 2023
DC
Daniel C
Fast minivans. Air conditioned. Took a break between Surat Thani train station and Phuket. Full with people and things.
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 31, 2023
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Stuart
Bus was rather old and uncomfortable. It stopped many times to pick up large packages. Two toilet breaks, target than one, would have been nice.
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 7, 2023
BS
Bryan S
The driver does pick up and drop off Thai locals at various destinations, but it was a smooth ride with some beautiful scenery along the way. He will stop at various locations in Phuket if you ask which was very nice for us since our Hotel was along the way.
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 1, 2022
TK
Tobias K
He stopped a lot of times not only for new passengers but also seemed to have some kind of package delivery service as well. At one stop he loaded a living chicken in a package into the car which you very well could smell and hear. Otherwise the transport was good, seats a little bit small, but guess they’re made for smaller people here in Thailand. The bus was cooled down which was great and he even made a stop for eating, drinking and toilet.
Surat Thani Town to Phuket, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Sep 27, 2022
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Surat Thani Town to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Phuket Bus 465
Intercity
05:20
11:20
$7.93
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van
06:00
09:30
$9.52
  2.0
Bus
Phantip 1970
Express
07:00
12:00
$9.40
Bus
Phuket Bus 465
Intercity
08:30
14:30
$7.93
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
09:00
13:30
$8.57
  4.2
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
10:00
14:30
$8.57
  4.2
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
11:00
15:30
$8.57
  4.2
Bus
Phuket Bus 465
Intercity
11:40
17:40
$7.93
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
12:00
16:30
$8.57
  4.2
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
13:00
17:30
$8.57
  4.2
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
14:00
18:30
$8.57
  4.2
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
15:00
19:30
$8.57
  4.2
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
16:00
20:30
$8.57
  4.2
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
17:00
21:30
$8.57
  4.2
Bus
Phuket Bus 465
Intercity
17:30
23:30
$7.93

How to get from Surat Thani Town to Phuket

When you want to get from Surat Thani Town 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 Taxi. 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 Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 21.42. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 10.47.

How far is Surat Thani Town from Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Surat Thani Town to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 94 miles (150 km). The flying distance is 94 miles (150 km).

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani Town to Phuket?

The travel time from Surat Thani Town to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 8 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani Town to Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani Town to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 10.47 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry+Van - a one-way Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 21.42.

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

  • Van price : USD 10.47 - USD 15.55;
  • Bus tickets - USD 10.54 to USD 12.70;
  • taxi+Bus price: USD 11.11. From Surat Thani Town to Phuket starting from 07:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 07:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • taxi+Van price: USD 12.38 - USD 17.46. From Surat Thani Town to Phuket starting from 08:00 Surat Thani Town until 17:00 Surat Thani Town
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 12.41 - USD 21.42. From Surat Thani Town to Phuket starting from 13:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah until 13:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 13.97. From Surat Thani Town to Phuket starting from 08:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 11:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 14.28. From Surat Thani Town to Phuket starting from 05:00 Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier until 05:00 Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 17.14. From Surat Thani Town to Phuket starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 13:00 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 116.80 to USD 219.01.

How many trips per day are there between Surat Thani Town and Phuket?

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

  • Vans from Surat Thani Town to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 26 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 05:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 14:10. There are 14 available bus trips every day.
  • 5 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Town to Phuket starting from 13:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah until 13:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani Town to Phuket starting from 05:00 Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier until 05:00 Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Surat Thani Town 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 Surat Thani Town 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 116.80.

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 Surat Thani Town 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 Surat Thani Town 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 Surat Thani Town to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Surat Thani Town 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:

Transportation from Surat Thani Town to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani Town to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport3h
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day46
Distance150 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, 12Go Transport Transfer, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Happy EV Taxi, Kanokwan Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Montanatip, Mr Toon, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, PP Service, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Van2Travel