Comments on: What is the best way to travel to phuket from Bangkok without flying?

By: Kevin K

Kevin K — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:47:54 +0000

Chinlak doesn’t know what they’re talking about, Hat Yai is farther south than Phuket. By bus is the best option, your better off going to the New Southern Bus Terminal to buy your ticket instead, cause you will rarely get through if you call.

Total travel time is about 10-12 hrs with a 20 min break for food. Last time I took the bus about 3 months ago it cost 1200 baht for a VIP 24 which is the most comfortable one.

You could also take a train which would mean you need to switch to bus in Surat Thani, but train service to the south is limited now and it also takes longer.

By: jm

jm — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:05:19 +0000

through car or bus for 12 hrs depending on traffic and stopping by while your in a road Trip.

By: smiley

smiley — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:07:54 +0000

I have gone there by charter bus and by car. By bus it is best to travel at night as you will be asleep and when you wake up in the morning you are there.

By: stiffy88

stiffy88 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:20:40 +0000

Car,Bus,Train

By: sticky rice

sticky rice — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:03:25 +0000

you go by tuk tuk, it very cheap for Americans and good to see thailand with.

By: Chinlak

Chinlak — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:22 +0000

Since you don’t intend to fly, the cheapest way is to go south by coach. Go to the Southern Route Bus Terminal and book your seats to the southern most city, Haadyai. Upon arrival at the location, enquire from the information counter for your onward journey to Phuket.

For a comfortable ride, which will takes about 10 to 12 hours, book a VIP Class coach.

By: upena

upena — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:30:37 +0000

How to get to Phuket from Bangkok

By air (1.20 hrs)
Domestic airlines operate several flights daily between Bangkok and Phuket. Some flights go to Phuket via Samui Island with a 40-minute stopover. Check with your travel agent for more details.

By bus (about 12 hrs)
Air-conditioned and non air-con buses leave Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal for Phuket several times daily. The trip by air-con bus, normally leaving in the evening, takes about 12 hours.

For further details, call the Southern Bus Terminal, 0 2894 6122

By car (about 12 hrs)
From Bangkok, take Highway No.4 (Phetchakasem Road) through Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani and Phang-nga, then cross the Thep Krasattri Bridge or Sarasin Bridge to Phuket Island. The total distance is 862 kilometres.

By rail
There is no direct train service to Phuket. Travelers by train must get off at Phun Phin railway station in Surat Thani and continue by regular bus to Phuket.
For details, call the State Railway of Thailand, 1690, 0 2223 7010, 0 2220 4444 (RSVN), 0 2220 4334, 0 2621 8701.