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Phuket to Bangkok Destination Reviews

Olivier K

Cleane bus and friendly people. Mabye a little more in English but all good. Will book it again.

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Dec 1, 2025

Lily N

The seats weren’t bad and it was nice and cool and the driver was great and driving at a consistent speed. I’m honestly mostly really angry that one of the workers who took my bag, ripped it because they held it in the wrong place. I had a gift in the top (which were really nice and expensive biscuits) and when I looked they were all gone!! There must’ve been some rats or something where the bags were kept. The food where we stopped off at 10pm was rubbish and as an English person I had no idea how much time we had there or what food we could have!

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Nov 25, 2025

Naoufal Z

They must add a free wifi service to be better

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus VIP 24, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Nov 23, 2025

Elena T

The bus was freezing due to the air conditioning. I asked twice to turn it down but nothing. Result: we both had a bad cold for the all holiday.

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Oct 31, 2025

Steve K

My trip origination location was Phuket . The website did not disclose that I had to go Surathani first so I assumed direct bus ride to Bangkok. The ride to Surathani was awful the bus airconditioning was malfunctioning the driver made several stops to repair shops to remedy . That makes me think the first bus had deferred maintenance issues to make time he drove like a maniac the route was flat was windy these high profile vehicles have high gravity tipping points so it was a uncomfortable ride.

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus Bus, Oniam Transport (หจก. อ่อนเอี่ยม ทรานสปอร์ต), Oct 28, 2025

Tyler B

It definitely exceeded my expectations. I was nervous after reading other people’s reviews. I’m actually glad that I got to see for myself. I’m a solo traveler from the US. I paid for the VIP service which included the meal. I did not eat the food and if you’re not hungry or prefer not to eat the food, you can get a free drink. The bus was very clean. They provide a nice blanket, a handful of snacks and two drinks, which I did not expect, but I was very grateful. There is a toilet on the bus. There was about five passengers total. It was a very quiet yet bumpy bus ride. The charging port did work for me. The seats go back further than I expected my leg rest was the only thing that didn’t really go up as far as I thought it would, but that was fine. I was overall still comfortable. We had to stop a total of three times the two times were so the driver could drop off a paper at a pointing stop. It only took less than five minutes then we were back on the road at 2 AM is when we stopped for the meal in just to stretch out our legs if we wanted then by 2:30 we was back on the road. I will say for a more comfortable ride bring a neck pillow. I put my blanket over my head and slept like a baby. It does get very cold so I do recommend you wear a jacket or a sweater but other than that I definitely recommend this bus company I cannot speak for the other companies, but this was my first time and hopefully not my last.

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Oct 2, 2025

Mikhail B

Overall good experience, A/C was working well. A blanket was provided. Departure was punctual. The seats were folding, but stiff. On the second floor, it rattled during the ride.

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus Intercity, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Sep 29, 2025

Maurice J

Very good service! There was even a surprise snack! Thank you

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus Intercity, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Sep 17, 2025

Sara M

Smooth ride. Chairs are pretty uncomfortable for that long. I would suggest bringing a small pillow for your neck and another small blanket for the back of your knees. They provide a blanket.

Phuket to Bangkok, Bus Intercity, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Sep 12, 2025

Simane A

The flight was good. Food was served and the cabine crew was very caring.

Phuket to Bangkok, flight Economy, Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Sep 11, 2025

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Phuket to Bangkok Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	GB Limousine	Economy 3pax	Any time	+12h 30m	$131.23
Bus	Lignite	Intercity	06:30	19:30	$22.34	4.3
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	07:30	09:00	$99.47	4.4
Bus	Nara Travel	Bus + Ferry	08:00	16:30	$29.68
Flight	Air Arabia	Economy	08:45	07:50	$725.92
Flight	Air Arabia	Economy	09:10	17:25	$418.36
Flight	Air Arabia	Economy	09:30	17:25	$1,104.57
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	09:50	11:20	$130.24	4.8
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	10:15	11:50	$80.57	4.3
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	10:35	12:05	$27.60	4.4
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	11:00	16:10	$285.57	4.8
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	11:25	12:55	$109.50	4.4
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	11:50	13:20	$170.67	4.8
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	12:10	13:40	$226.54
Van	Jarinthon Tour	Van + Bus 44	12:30	05:30	$25.00
Bus	Siamese Trans	Taxi + Standard Bus + Taxi	12:50	04:00	$30.15
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	13:10	14:40	$139.59	4.4
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	13:30	15:00	$109.50	4.4
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	14:00	10:40	$32.81
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	14:20	15:55	$73.42	4.3

Transportation from Phuket to Bangkok

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport	$25
Fastest Transport	1h 25m
Earliest Departure	4:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:20 PM
Departures per day	50
Distance	1205 kilometers
Transport Companies	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Air Arabia, Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi Thailand, China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, EVA Airways, Finnair, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Gulf Air, Hahn Air Systems, Happy EV Taxi, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, Kanokwan Travel, KLM, Lignite, Malaysia Airlines, Nara Travel, Oniam Transport, Philippine Airlines, Phuket Travel, Qatar Airways, Raja Ferry, Siamese Trans, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Thai Airways, Thai Airways, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet, Than Car Service, Torch, Transport Co, Turkish Airlines, Van2Travel, Vietnam Airlines

Popular Routes

How to get from Phuket to Bangkok

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,580.95 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 24.48.

How long does it take to get from Phuket to Bangkok?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 32 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 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 7h 50m to reach Bangkok.

How much does it cost to get from Phuket to Bangkok?

Travelling between Phuket and Bangkok can be as cheap as USD 24.48 if you opt for a Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด) bus and as expensive as USD 1,580.95 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.

How many trips per day are there between Phuket and Bangkok ?

19 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 19:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
2 by Bus+Van from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 13:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 13:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
29 from Phuket to Bangkok starting from 00:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 00:00 Phuket Town Transfer

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

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 Phuket to Bangkok, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 98.92.

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

Air Arabia, Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, EVA Airways, Finnair, Gulf Air, Hahn Air Systems, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM, Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, Thai Airways, Thai Airways, Thai Airways, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์), Turkish Airlines, Vietnam Airlines

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

465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport), Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Phuket Travel (ภูเก็ตท่องเที่ยว), Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), 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

AEC 168 Transport and Travel (เออีซี 168 ทรานสปอร์ต แอนด์ ทราเวล), BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi Thailand (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Glassflower, Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต), Happy EV Taxi, Kanokwan Travel (บริษัท กนกวรรณ ทราเวล จำกัด), Than Car Service (ธาน คาร์ เซอร์วิส), Torch, Van2Travel

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 Phuket and Bangkok, 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 Phuket and Bangkok

Siamese Trans

Phuket to Bangkok