Phuket to Bangkok

Travelling between Phuket and Bangkok is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you THB 50,194 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere THB 595.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 36 hours to travel between Phuket and Bangkok depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Phuket and Bangkok. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 11h 45m to reach Bangkok.

Travelling between Phuket and Bangkok can be as cheap as THB 595 if you opt for a Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด) bus and as expensive as THB 50,194 if you buy a Asiana Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 1 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 01:00 Suvarnabhumi Airport until 23:35 Don Mueang Airport
• 1 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 06:30 Southern Terminal until 18:30 Southern Terminal

1 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 00:00 Bangkok Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phuket to Bangkok.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Phuket to Bangkok, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as THB 872.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Phuket and Bangkok

Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์), Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Bus

Travelling from Phuket to Bangkok overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Phuket and Bangkok

Bus Express (บัส เอ็กซ์เพลส), Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Phuket and Bangkok

BangkokTaxi24

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 64% decided to fly
• 35% opted for a bus
• 1% bought a taxi ride