Phuket to Bangkok

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 423.77 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.63.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 21 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 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 20h 39m to reach Bangkok.

Travelling between Phuket and Bangkok can be as cheap as USD 19.63 if you opt for a Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด) bus and as expensive as USD 423.77 if you buy a BangkokTaxi24 taxi ticket.

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

• 38 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 07:45 Phuket Airport until 21:15 Phuket Airport
• 3 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 15:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 17:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
• 20 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 00:00 Phuket Airport until 00:00 Phuket Airport

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 USD 32.00.

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

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), 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

Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), 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

Andaman Taxis, BangkokTaxi24, Glassflower

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

• 80% decided to fly
• 18% opted for a bus
• 1% Other