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Phuket to Krabi Destination Reviews
TB
Tiana-lee B
lots of stops on the way to pick up people but we still made good time. bathroom stop halfway which was nice. comfortable seats and nice windows. can't complain for the price
Phuket to Krabi, Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Nov 13, 2024
MJ
Mike J
Left on time. Polite driver. Bus was very busy and a little cramped but had air con!
Phuket to Krabi, Van Regional 13pax, Good Luck Lanta Tour (Good Luck Lanta Tour), Oct 22, 2024
DT
Daniel T
The driver needs an attitude re-adjustment yelling at tourists, made everyone pile into the back of the bus then placed luggage in the isle, when people
tried to ask to move to the front got screamed at in thai. There were 6 free seats in the front half that stayed empty the entire ride, guy needs to quit or be fired
Phuket to Krabi, Van Regional 13pax, Good Luck Lanta Tour (Good Luck Lanta Tour), Oct 13, 2024
TH
Tyree H
Everything went smoothly but wasn't more than what I expected, no actual stops just picked up people and packages on the way.
Phuket to Krabi, Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Sep 29, 2024
SS
Sebastian S
Driver was nice as a person. However we did not get dropped off at Krabi Bus Terminal, but a taxi company some 200m before the terminal. Sketchy practice. Those guys of course offered their taxi services (prices were ok after haggling). For reference: From the bus Terminal you can get to Ao nang for 100Bth per person with the public bus.
Phuket to Krabi, Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Sep 12, 2024
KR
Kc R
Van was comfortable, but didn't realize this had multiple stops.
Phuket to Krabi, Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Aug 25, 2024
MP
Matthew P
Would’ve been fine expect I had delivery boxes dropped on my foot into my leg room meaning I was cramped and
Phuket to Krabi, Van Regional 13pax, Good Luck Lanta Tour (Good Luck Lanta Tour), May 14, 2024
SL
Sin L
While generally the booking process is simple and straight forward. But the journey was odd, driver stops in between several times to pick up goods.
Phuket to Krabi, Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 23, 2024
JP
Jacob P
We were given the option to go on the bus at 14:45 instead of 16:00 which was nice, but the van stopped so many times that we ended up, arriving at the exact same time that we would have if we took 16:00 van. It turned from a 2 and 1/2 hour trip to a 4 1/2 hour trip. They also dropped us off way outside of Krabi town. And then wanted us to pay ฿100 more to get to Krabi town we did that, but they still didn't even drop us off at our hotel so we ended up paying again to get a taxi to take us to our hotel which was only about a five minute drive away from where we were. We ended up paying almost ฿300 more when they could have just dropped us off where we were intended to go.
Phuket to Krabi, Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Mar 2, 2024
ML
Manuel L
Everything worked out great.
We actually had a departure at 15:20 but were able to drive to Krabi earlier. The journey was flawless and there were no problems.
Once we arrived in Krabi, we were taken directly to our accommodation for an additional 100 baht.
We can recommend it without any problems.
This review was autotranslated
Hat alles super geklappt.
Hatten eigentlich eine Abfahrt um 15:20 Konnten jedoch schon früher nach Krabi fahren. Die Fahrt war einwandfrei und es gab keinerlei Probleme.
In Krabi angekommen konnten wir für zusätzliche 100 baht direkt zu unserer Unterkunft gebracht werden.
Wir können es problemlos weiterempfehlen.
Phuket to Krabi, Van Van 13pax, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่), Feb 7, 2024
Vans are a faster alternative to buses; vans usually offer more scheduled departures than buses or other means of transport over the same route; vans may serve the routes not served by buses, trains, or flights. What other reasons do you need to opt for a van? Ah! Very often, they are much more affordable than any other means of transport. Van from Phuket to Krabi departs regularly according to the schedule and is a decent option to get to your destination at a reasonable price. Now van tickets can be booked online what makes planning of your trip more convenient. Before you book your van ticket, remember to read other travellers’ reviews on your operator’s service to ensure it meets your expectations.
Currently the following operators can help you to travel from Phuket to Krabi by van: .
How far is Phuket from Krabi?
Phuket sits 50 km from Krabi.
How long does it take to get from Phuket to Krabi by van?
Vans cover the distance between Phuket and Krabi in 2h 15m – 6h hours. Do note that though vans usually stick to their schedule, your journey can take longer if traffic is excessive or the weather is bad. The worst periods in the sense of violation of the timetable is long weekends, national holidays, school vacations and peak season. With roads stuck with traffic do expect delays. Stormy weather with heavy rains or snowfalls can also cause your arrival time to change. Yet in general you can rely on the timing declared by the operator.
The fastest service on this route is provided by Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่). Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่)’s vans travel slower than others.
How much does it cost to get from Phuket to Krabi by van?
Opposite to, say, buses, normally vans do not offer a great variety in the sense of ticket class hence the price of the ticket is the same for all seats in a van. Note that some seats offer more comfort during the ride. E.g. in some vans the passenger seat by the driver is also available. If you are lucky enough to get it, you may have more space and definitely a better view there. Similarly, in some vans seats in the back row may be a disappointment as they do not recline due to the trunk filled with travellers’ luggage.
To hop onto a van between Phuket and Krabi expect to pay from USD 8.96 to USD 29.18. The more convenient the ride, the more you pay – either for extra space or for less stops enroute. 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (รถตู้สาย 438 ภูเก็ต-กระบี่) is the cheapest operator on the route while Van Shuttle is the most expensive one.
Travelling by van essentials
Ensure to check carefully from where your van departs. In many cases vans are stationed not at the city main bus station but elsewhere. Individual van operators may have their own van stops located anywhere, and one and the same operator may sell tickets to their vans from different stops. If you are planning a bus-van connection, be sure you understand where to catch your van as it is easy to assume that vans leave from the same station where buses arrive. No, it is not necessarily so!
There are different types of vans accommodating from 9 to 15 or more passengers. While on certain routes you have no alternative, on others you can choose. The rule of thumb – fewer seats mean more leg space and more comfort. As well as more money for your ticket. But this is probably the case when it is worth investing into your seat a bit more.
Vans accommodating more passengers are often cramped and do not provide any additional space for your luggage. In many cases your ticket will include only one piece of luggage, often with limited weight. If you travel with huge suitcases or backpacks you may want – or even need – to buy an extra seat for your luggage. Before booking an extra seat for your luggage though do check with the operator if they allow it. If you did buy a separate seat for your luggage, and the driver during the way tries to pick up an extra passenger to put on a “vacant” seat, insist on right to use it as you paid for it.
There are obviously no on board toilets in vans but if your journey lasts over two or three hours there will normally be one or more bathroom stop(s) enroute. During the bathroom stop, take a note of your van number plate when you get off. It will make it easier for you to find the van among similar vehicles and in an unhappy case (hypothetically!) of van leaving without you, you can at least report it to the operator.
Van drivers are notorious for their driving style. Though many companies enforce strict speed limits on their vehicles they are often not observed. This is probably a major downside of van travel in some countries. Anyway, if speed limits are violated do not be shy to ask the driver to go slower. Normally there will be an information plate with the telephone numbers to call if your driver violates traffic rules – report each such case without hesitation. Also, do leave your review if not satisfied with the service to warn other travellers.
It is compulsory to use belts for all the van passengers. Even if your driver does not insist on it, use the belt for your own safety. Belts are sometimes fixed behind your seat – do not hesitate to release them and use as they are intended to be used.
Many vans do not have scheduled departures but depart when full. Sometimes waiting periods can be long, especially if you happen to come immediately after the previous van has departed or just in the end of the day when there are not so many passengers. Always make sure you understand whether your ticket is for a scheduled trip or otherwise. Normally operators who allow online booking of their tickets, provide scheduled service meaning your van will depart on time no matter how many passengers show up for the trip.