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Thai Hua Museum
A well-known museum in Phuket Old Town covering the island’s Chinese heritage in a restored Sino-Portuguese mansion.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sala Dan to Phuket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sala Dan to Phuket will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sala Dan for Phuket on Sat, Jun 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 6 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sala Dan to Phuket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a ferry costs an average of $34.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sala Dan to Phuket:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sala Dan to Phuket costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to Phuket take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $267 (€220) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $246 (€203). The journey takes 6h 5m versus 4h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Good Luck Lanta.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Good Luck Lanta | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Good Luck Lanta | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Good Luck Lanta | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Good Luck Lanta | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Sala Dan to Phuket buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:00 AM Sala Dan | 6h05 | 11:05 AM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sala Dan to Phuket run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 13:30. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 1:30 PM |
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