Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket

Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket

Southern Terminal Bangkok
Phuket
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Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Destination Reviews

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Andrea S
We ended up being 4 hours late to our destination with little communication on timings. The first bus was cramped, very hard to sleep in and we were only given a small bottle of water and a cake at the start which isn’t great for what ended up being a 20 hour journey!
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 30, 2026
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Sophie F
Took 4 hours longer. Had to wait for transfer for 3 hours. Busdriver of second bus stopt at least 30 times and was also a mailman. Second bus was also disgusting
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 27, 2026
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Lars K
The seats was comfortble but there was to narrow to the the guys that sit beside you. And you could not lower you’re seat so mutch so when your fell a sleep and when you wake you neck hurts but if you ride cheap .
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Mar 27, 2026
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Pierre M
The stewardess did not tell the other people to stop watching movies on their phones loudly. It is a night bus. The rest stop used to be in an AC hall with food served on the table. Now you have to queue some mediocre food with limited to 2 servings. Not at all the same as before. People stood outside the bus (farang) and smoked marijuana so when they came back to the bus it smelt bad.
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus VIP 24, Andaman Sea Tour and Transport (Andaman Sea Tour and Transport), Mar 22, 2026
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Prof. A
Such a wonderful journey we had with some cordial staffs and their hospitality and generosity. I will just say, airlines feelings on the road.
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Mar 16, 2026
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Khemraj P
We missed the bus. But a nice lady arranged another bus to catch it. Highly recommend
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus VIP 24, Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), Mar 1, 2026
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Leandro D
The service was great, but unfortunately the driver stopped so much an the lay over took to long. They said I arrived 11:50. But this was 16:00. This made my trip a bit uncomfortable. But for the rest everything was top!
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus Bus Express, Bangkok Booking Center, Feb 24, 2026
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Liu H
Very terrible experience! When I buy tickets nobody told me the bus need transfer, and when we on the trip, around 6 am they asked us go out of the bus! Change to other bus, OK it's fine, but the workers have one girl there so rude! We asked her
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Feb 20, 2026
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Aiden J
I had to pay an extra 600 baht for mini van to Patong. I paid for the full trip on 12Go said nothing about extra money. They sent the bus back to Bangkok and said you have to get shared minivan from here. So I had no other choice but to pay the extra. It should be put on the listing as Bangkok to Surat Thani not Patong as they don’t take you full way.
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus Express 44, Jarinthon Tour, Feb 18, 2026
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David S
They said the transfer waiting time at Surat Thani was 20 minutes. But it turned up to be 3.5 hours. I arrived to my destination almost 6 hours later than scheduled. Also the lady at the transfer station
Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Feb 17, 2026
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Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Lignite
Intercity
07:45
19:45
$21.92
  4.3
Bus
Lignite
Intercity
08:30
20:30
$21.92
  4.3
Bus
Lignite
Intercity
17:30
05:30
$21.92
  4.3
Bus
Lignite
VIP 24
17:50
05:50
$34.09
  4.5
Bus
Lignite
Intercity
18:20
06:20
$21.92
  4.3
Bus
Lignite
Intercity
18:40
08:40
$21.92
  4.3
Bus
Lignite
Intercity
19:00
09:00
$21.92
  4.3
Bus
Lignite
Intercity
19:20
09:20
$21.92
  4.3
Bus
Lignite
Intercity
19:40
07:40
$21.92
  4.3

How to get from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket

Travelling between Southern Terminal Bangkok and Phuket 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 USD 569.83 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 24.02.

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

It can take you anywhere between 12 and 15 hours to travel between Southern Terminal Bangkok and Phuket depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Southern Terminal Bangkok and Phuket. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 11h 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h 45m to reach Phuket.

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

Travelling between Southern Terminal Bangkok and Phuket can be as cheap as USD 24.02 if you opt for a Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด) bus and as expensive as USD 569.83 if you buy a Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส) 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 Southern Terminal Bangkok and Phuket ?

  • 7 from Bangkok to Phuket starting from 16:00 Sombat Tour Viphavadee 13 until 19:20 Southern Terminal Bangkok
  • 15 from Bangkok to Phuket starting from 00:00 Bangkok Town Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Town Transfer

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok 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 Bangkok and Phuket

Lignite (ลิกไนท์ทัวร์), 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 Bangkok and Phuket

BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower

What is the most popular transport to get from Southern Terminal Bangkok 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

  • 98% opted for a bus
  • 2% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$25
Fastest Transport11h 40m
Earliest Departure4:00 PM
Latest Departure7:20 PM
Departures per day22
Distance584 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Lignite, Sombat Tour, Transport Co