How to travel from Bangkok to Phuket

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Compare bus and flight for Bangkok to Phuket

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bangkok 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 flight which can get you there in 4h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €25.

Distance: 429 miles (691 km)

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€21

Average price

Cheapest

€66

Average price

11h 51m

Average total duration

11h 21m

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30m

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7h 30m

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4h 30m

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from Bangkok to Phuket

How to get from Bangkok to Phuket by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bangkok to Phuket is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Lignite
07:20PM14h00
Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South)
09:20AMPhuket, Bus Terminal 2
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Lignite
07:20PM14h00
Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South)
09:20AMPhuket, Bus Terminal 2
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

thai lion mentariSL754
10:20AM1h20
Don Mueang International Airport
11:40AMPhuket
$1911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Lignite
06:20PM12h00
Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South)
06:20AMPhuket, Bus Terminal 2
$261One-way
0 transfers
Lignite
07:50PM14h00
Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South)
09:50AMPhuket, Bus Terminal 2
$401One-way
0 transfers
Lignite
05:30PM12h00
Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South)
05:30AMPhuket, Bus Terminal 2
$401One-way
0 transfers
thai lion mentariSL768
09:55AM1h25
Don Mueang International Airport
11:20AMPhuket
$1911One-way
0 transfers
thai lion mentariSL750
06:45AM1h25
Don Mueang International Airport
08:10AMPhuket
$1711One-way
0 transfers
thai lion mentariSL760
04:30PM1h20
Don Mueang International Airport
05:50PMPhuket
$1911One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bangkok to Phuket

Travel to Phuket easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bangkok to Phuket.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bangkok and Phuket including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bangkok to Phuket is a bus with an average price of $26 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Phuket:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Phuket costing on average $32 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Bangkok to Phuket is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.
The distance from Bangkok to Phuket is approximately 429 miles (691 km).
The average frequency per day from Bangkok to Phuket is:
  • Around 54 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bangkok and Phuket as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bangkok to Phuket:
  • Flights mostly depart from Don Mueang International Airport and arrive in Phuket.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South) and arrive in Phuket, Bus Terminal 2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bangkok to Phuket, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thai Vietjet Air, Lignite Tour, Tara Tour & Travel, Montanatip, Phuket Travel, Transport Co. to go to Phuket by bus.
  • Travel with Lignite, thai lion mentari, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Phuket Travel 2, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways to go to Phuket by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bangkok to Phuket with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Thai Vietjet Air, Lignite Tour, Tara Tour & Travel, Montanatip, Phuket Travel, Transport Co..
  • 45 direct flights per day with Lignite, thai lion mentari, Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Phuket Travel 2, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Bangkok to Phuket often also extend their vacation to go to Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Phuket and these popular destinations at a great price.

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