Hat Yai to Phuket

Hat Yai to Phuket

Hat Yai
Phuket
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Hat Yai to Phuket Schedule

Hat Yai to Phuket Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Smart En Plus Regional Any time฿ 9,350
Thai AirAsia Economy 08:40 - 14:05฿ 5,690
Thai AirAsia Economy 10:45 - 16:10฿ 10,640
Minibus 1996 Minibus 12:10 - 22:00฿ 570
Thai AirAsia Economy 15:30 - 21:00฿ 10,206
Thai AirAsia Economy 16:10 - 21:55฿ 5,729
Sri Trang Tour VIP 24 19:30 - 02:30฿ 684
Sri Trang Tour Express 20:40 - 03:35฿ 440
Sri Trang Tour Express 22:40 - 05:35฿ 440

Transportation from Hat Yai to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Hat Yai to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day61
Distance500 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, Kanokwan Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, KST Travel, Minibus 1996, Smart En Plus, Sri Trang Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Unlimited Travel

Hat Yai to Phuket Destination Reviews

DF
Everything went very smoothly. Great driver and car
Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jul 13, 2023
CE
Bus didn't match picture on the ticket we ordered.
Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 21, 2023
MN
The bus looked beautiful, clean & new inside & outside. I loved the fancy lights in the roof... It made it feel like we were in a casino! The seats were comfortable and reclined well. Although the trip was almost 7 hours, we slept through most of it, so it seemed like it was much quicker.
Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Jun 12, 2023
KF
Flight confirmation took a long time to come through. stressed me as Flight booked 14 hours before flight departure. All good otherwise
Hat Yai to Phuket, flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), May 23, 2023
KW
If you don't mind driver not follow plan and keep stop without schedule. You can take this bus
Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Nov 8, 2022
SB
We arrived with nearly 1h30 late. The bus is not very confortable...
Hat Yai to Phuket, Bus Express, Sri Trang (ศรีตรังทัวร์), Oct 27, 2022
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How to get from Hat Yai to Phuket

Travelling between Hat Yai and Phuket 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 345.59 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.21.

How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Phuket?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Hat Yai and Phuket depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hat Yai and Phuket. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h to reach Phuket.

How much does it cost to get from Hat Yai to Phuket?

Travelling between Hat Yai and Phuket can be as cheap as USD 13.21 if you opt for a Sri Trang Tour (ศรีตรังทัวร์) bus and as expensive as USD 345.59 if you buy a Kanokwan Travel (บริษัท กนกวรรณ ทราเวล จำกัด) taxi ticket.

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

How many trips per day are there between Hat Yai and Phuket ?

  • 17 from Hat Yai to Phuket starting from 08:40 Hat Yai Airport until 16:10 Hat Yai Airport
  • 15 from Hat Yai to Phuket starting from 08:00 Hat Yai Bus Terminal until 22:00 Hat Yai Bus Terminal
  • 1 from Hat Yai to Phuket starting from 09:30 Unlimited Travel Hatyai until 09:30 Unlimited Travel Hatyai
  • 28 from Hat Yai to Phuket starting from 00:00 Hat Yai Airport until 00:00 Hat Yai Airport

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

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Hat Yai to Phuket, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 75.61.

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 Hat Yai and Phuket

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Bus

Travelling from Hat Yai to Phuket 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 Hat Yai and Phuket

KST Travel, Minibus 1996, Sri Trang Tour (ศรีตรังทัวร์)

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 Hat Yai and Phuket

Kanokwan Travel (บริษัท กนกวรรณ ทราเวล จำกัด), Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส), Unlimited Travel (อันลิมิเต็ด ทราเวล)

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Hat Yai and Phuket, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Hat Yai and Phuket

Unlimited Travel (อันลิมิเต็ด ทราเวล)

What is the most popular transport to get from Hat Yai to Phuket?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 87% opted for a bus
  • 6% decided to fly
  • 4% bought a taxi ride
  • 3% took a van