Surat Thani to Patong

Surat Thani to Patong

Surat Thani
Patong
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How to get from Surat Thani to Patong

When you want to get from Surat Thani to Patong, 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 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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 209.49. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 15.42.

How far is Surat Thani from Patong?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Surat Thani to Patong. Your trip will be a total of 78 miles (125 km). The flying distance is 78 miles (125 km).

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Patong?

The travel time from Surat Thani to Patong 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 to Patong?

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani to Patong varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 15.42 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 USD 209.49.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 10.32 to USD 11.39;
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 11.87 - USD 20.49. From Surat Thani to Patong starting from 13:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah until 13:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 13.36. From Surat Thani to Patong starting from 08:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 11:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 13.66. From Surat Thani to Patong starting from 11:45 Donsak Raja until 14:15 Donsak Raja
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 15.42 - USD 19.46. From Surat Thani to Patong starting from 08:00 Donsak Raja Ferry until 11:30 Donsak Raja Ferry
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 16.39. From Surat Thani to Patong starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 13:00 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office
  • Van price : USD 18.22 - USD 105.35;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 22.77 - USD 28.84. From Surat Thani to Patong starting from 07:00 Khao Sok Transfer until 18:00 Khao Sok Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 136.87 to USD 209.49.

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

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

  • 3 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani to Patong starting from 08:00 Donsak Raja Ferry until 11:30 Donsak Raja Ferry
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Surat Thani to Patong any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Surat Thani to Patong 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 to Patong. 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 136.87.

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 to Patong. 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 to Patong.

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 to Patong

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

  • 43% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 43% chosen Bus+Van
  • 10% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 4% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Surat Thani to Patong

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Patong

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure12:00 ночи
Latest Departure6:00 вечера
Departures per day19
Distance125 kilometers
Transport Companies465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Call Me Taxi, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, PP Service, Raja Ferry, Smile On Transport, Torch