| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lignite | Intercity | 06:30 | 19:30 | $22.12 | |
Transport Co | Express | 07:30 | 04:09 | $22.12 | |
Nara Travel | Bus + Ferry | 08:00 | 16:30 | $29.39 | |
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport | Bus + Bus | 11:00 | 05:00 | $28.46 | |
Siamese Trans | Taxi + Standard Bus + Taxi | 12:00 | 04:00 | $28.30 | |
Siamese Trans | Taxi + Standard Bus + Taxi | 12:20 | 04:00 | $28.30 | |
Jarinthon Tour | Standard | 12:40 | 05:40 | $16.98 | |
Nara Travel | Van + Local Bus | 13:00 | 05:30 | $27.53 | |
Siamese Trans | Taxi + Standard Bus + Taxi | 13:25 | 04:15 | $29.85 | |
Siamese Trans | Taxi + Standard Bus + Taxi | 13:45 | 04:15 | $29.85 | |
Lignite | Intercity | 15:30 | 04:30 | $22.12 | |
Sombat Tour | Express 44 | 16:10 | 04:55 | $25.80 | |
Lignite | Intercity | 16:30 | 05:30 | $22.12 | |
Lignite | VIP 24 | 17:00 | 05:30 | $34.40 | |
Phuket Travel | VIP 24 | 17:40 | 05:30 | $34.40 | |
Transport Co | Express | 18:00 | 14:39 | $22.12 | |
Sombat Tour | VIP 33 | 18:30 | 07:15 | $34.40 | |
Lignite | Intercity | 19:00 | 07:00 | $22.12 | |
Lignite | Intercity | 19:20 | 08:20 | $22.12 |
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Phuket to Bangkok by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Phuket to Bangkok a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 1205 km between Phuket and Bangkok.
Buses normally need between 12h and 20h 39m hours to get to Bangkok from Phuket. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Phuket Travel (ภูเก็ตท่องเที่ยว) offers the fastest service. Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด) buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Phuket and Bangkok remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์) and costs USD 24.34. A Nopjira Trans's ticket will set you back USD 24.34 on average.
| Cheapest Bus | $25 |
| Fastest Bus | 12h |
| Earliest Bus | 7:30 AM |
| Latest Bus | 7:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 21 |
| Distance | 1205 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Lignite, Nara Travel, Nopjira Trans, Oniam Transport, Phuket Travel, Sombat Tour, Transport Co |