{"id":668738,"date":"2022-04-07T19:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T16:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=668738"},"modified":"2022-02-01T08:58:54","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T05:58:54","slug":"how-to-get-from-bangkok-to-phuket-on-your-own-cheap-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/how-to-get-from-bangkok-to-phuket-on-your-own-cheap-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get from Bangkok to Phuket on your own – cheap ways"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tour<\/a>ists who travel<\/a> around Thailand often wonder how to get from Bangkok to Phuket<\/a>. There are several options here, the choice of one or another of them depends on the planned travel costs, on the amount of travel time that the tour<\/a>ist is willing to spend.<\/p>\n

Types<\/a> of transport<\/a> by which you can get to the island part of Thailand<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Flight from Bangkok<\/a> to Phuket<\/a><\/h2>\n

The option of traveling<\/a> by plane<\/a> saves a lot of time spent on the road, but at the same time such a trip can cost a tidy sum. So, the names of air carrier companies that travel between two points: Thai Airways, Air Asia, Bangkok airways, Lion Air, NOK Air. Travel time ranges from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours. The most economical option would be to fly from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Phuket on Lion Air aircraft. The time spent on the road is 2 hours, the estimated cost of tickets is 4,600 rubles. In general, the fare ranges from 4,600 to 100,000 rubles, depending on the chosen airline, time of year and flight class.<\/p>\n

You can also fly from Bangkok airport, which is called “Don Muang”. In the evening, a Lion Air plane takes off, which lands in Phuket two hours later. The cost of an economy class ticket will be about 4,700 rubles. A slightly more expensive option for moving between the two cities<\/a> will be the Bangkok-Phuket flight of NOK Air, here the travel<\/a> time will be 1 hour 20 minutes, the cost of the road will be from 5,400 rubles. The price of air ticket<\/a>s from Don Muang airport ranges from 4,700 to 98,000 rubles. You can fly from the capital of Thailand to Phuket at almost any time of the day, most flights depart<\/a> in the evening and morning.<\/p>\n

Travel<\/a> from Bangkok to Phuket by bus<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

The trip by land means of transport will be longer, the approximate travel time is 10-12 hours. However, the cost of tickets is much more affordable for the economical tourist than traveling by plane. So, the options for traveling between cities<\/a> by bus are as follows:<\/p>\n

1 The VIP-class bus of the private company “TransportCo” departs daily from the south<\/a>ern bus station of Bangkok “Southern Bus Terminal”. Morning departure time: 07:30, in the evening the bus leaves at 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 and 19:00. Travel time is 11 hours 50 minutes. The cost of the trip is 970 baht (the local currency of Thailand).<\/p>\n

2 VIP-class bus, Phuket Travel Service, a trucking company, sea<\/a>ts for passengers in the cabin – 24. Departure time from the bus station of the capital of Thailand – 16:30 and 17:30. Travel time will be 13 hours exactly. Buses usually come to Phuket according to the schedule. The bus fare is 970 baht.<\/p>\n

3 First class bus, seating capacity<\/a> – 32. Departure time from Bangkok South Bus Station – 19:45. The traveler will spend about twelve hours on the road, the fare will be 787 baht.<\/p>\n

4 First class bus, cabin capacity<\/a> – 50 sea<\/a>ts. Departure times for Phuket are 18:30 and 19:15. Estimated travel time is 11 hours 50 minutes. The price of a ticket to the final destination is 626 baht.<\/p>\n

5 First class bus with 32 seats. Check-out time is 18:30 and 19:30. The traveler will spend at least thirteen hours on the road and pay 625 baht for the trip.<\/p>\n

VIP-class buses belong to private haulers, more comfortable conditions for passengers have been created here. They are easy to recognize – the buses are painted in bright colors, where blue prevails. First-class buses belong to the state, they are also quite comfortable, there is air conditioning and a TV in the cabin. At the same time, the cost of travel in public buses is much lower. It is not recommended to use second-class buses, here you can save on fares, but the journey will be long (up to fifteen hours) and not very comfortable.<\/p>\n

Train<\/a> from Bangkok to Phuket<\/h2>\n

There is no direct rail connection between the capital of Thailand and Phuket. Recommended option: take the southbound train to Surat Thani city and then transfer<\/a> to the bus. The road will not be easy, but quite interest<\/a>ing. Note to the tourist: you can buy a single ticket from Bangkok to Phuket (train + bus), it is called a combined one, it is offered for purchase at all stops in the city.<\/p>\n

Train schedule from Hualamphong railway station to Surat Thani city:<\/p>\n

The average cost of a combined ticket will be 1,000 baht. The most convenient will be a trip on a night train, where each passenger will be provided with a bed. Thus, the traveler will be able to sleep at night, and in the morning continue his journey by bus to Phuket.<\/p>\n

Driving to Phuket<\/h2>\n

The way to travel around the country by car<\/a> is quite profitable if you travel with a group of people (3-4 people). The roads in the country are good, so the trip will be a great addition to the impressions received the day before.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

The driver needs to know some of the features of traffic in Thailand<\/a>, do not forget that the ride here is right-handed. To move towards Phuket, you must use route<\/a> number 4. On the way to the island<\/a> part of the state, tourists<\/a> will pass such settlements as Petchaburi, Chumpon and Phang-nga. The total travel distance will be about 860 kilometers. The time depends on the speed of movement, usually the route<\/a> is overcome in ten to twelve hours. Not all travelers have a car with them. In Thailand, it will be offered to rent a car, this can be done in such large firms as Avisa or Budget. The estimated amount of car rental<\/a> will be from 1,200 to 1,500 baht.<\/p>\n

In order to navigate well on unfamiliar roads of the country, it is recommended to use the navigator, make sure that the map<\/a>s are up to date. A trip by car can be very interest<\/a>ing, you can visit<\/a> the provinces of Thailand, stay in local hotel<\/a>s, explore the country from the inside<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trip to Phuket by water transport<\/h2>\n

Since Phuket is an island<\/a> part of Thailand, its territory can be reached by sea. Phuket has a large port, as well as small marinas for yachts. If you are a big fan of water travel and want to go from the capital of Thailand to Phuket, then during the trip, you need to make a transfer, since there is no direct water connection between the cities. The cost of such a trip will be expensive and lengthy, often the ferry service is canceled due to bad weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If the tourist is constrained by the time frame, but at the same time has additional funds, then it is better to use air travel. There are a sufficient number of flights operated by local airlines, you can fly at any time of the day. Just a few hours and the traveler will be at the final point of his route<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, a trip on a first and second class bus is considered a budget trip. However, it must be remembered that there will be no comfort with such movement. Better for a slightly higher fee, use the services of private carriers and travel in a VIP-class bus.<\/p>\n

The most striking and memorable trip to Phuket, of course, will be a trip by car. During such a trip, tourists<\/a> can not only get to the end point of the route<\/a>, but also get to know Thailand from the inside, it is possible to stay in local provinces, see the traditions and customs<\/a> of the country's inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Thus, there are a lot of options for moving between two places attractive for tourists. Each traveler will find for himself the best option for moving around the country!<\/p>\n

Phuket on the map<\/a><\/h2>\n