Phuket to Bangkok

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you THB 15,070 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere THB 640.

It can take you anywhere between 12 and 12 hours to travel between Phuket and Bangkok depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Phuket and Bangkok. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 11h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Bangkok.

Travelling between Phuket and Bangkok can be as cheap as THB 640 if you opt for a Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด) bus and as expensive as THB 15,070 if you buy a BangkokTaxi24 (Magic Balloon Co LTD) taxi ticket.

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

• 243 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 00:20 Phuket Airport until 23:55 Phuket Airport
• 11 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 18:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2

2 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 00:00 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Phuket Town 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 999.

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), Firefly, Hong Kong Express, Nok Air (นกแอร์), Shanghai Airlines, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์), Thai Vietjet

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

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 (Magic Balloon Co LTD)

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

• 88% decided to fly
• 11% opted for a bus
• 1% bought a taxi ride