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      Bangkok to Phuket Bus: Book Your Seat for Less

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      Bangkok to Phuket Route Summary

      Bangkok to Phuket bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: bus and plane. We found up to 50 bus departures, including 50 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bangkok at 01:30h, arriving at Phuket at 19:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:50h, arriving at 07:50h the following day. For faster travel, 73 flights are available daily.
      Departure station and country BangkokThailand
      Arrival station and country PhuketThailand
      Travel Distance 520 mi
      Average Trip Duration 14h 25min
      Total Departures 50
      Popular Operators Raja Ferry, Nara Travel
      Lowest Price $23
      Transportation Options Bus, Plane

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      Traveling by bus from Bangkok to Phuket

      The shortest travel distance between Bangkok and Phuket is 520 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 17:50 has a travel time of 11:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:30h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

      Overnight buses

      If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Phuket earlier, there are 50 overnight buses from Bangkok to Phuket. The overnight buses depart between 16:30 and 19:50 and arrive between 04:30 and 12:30 the following day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 520 mi and 11:17 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.
      TimetableTODAYTOMORROW

      Bus companies

      There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 5 times. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

      Nara Travel
      8.1
      SOT Travel
      6.9
      Montanatip
      6.2
      Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
      5.6
      Bangkok Travel Plus
      4.5

      Departure and arrival stations

      If you're wanting more detailed information about either Bangkok or Phuket, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
      Bangkok
      You can see information about the departure station and stops Bangkok here.
      Phuket
      You can see information about the arrival station and stops Phuket here.

      Cheapest ticket prices

      Adult ticket: $23 (One-Way) or $46 (Return).

      Trip reviews from Bangkok to Phuket

      5 like-minded travellers have taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Bangkok to Phuket. The average rating based on recent reviews is 4.4. You can read a few of the user submitted reviews for the companies operating the route below.
      8.13by OWEN
      7.5by ANONYMOUS

      by OWEN

      Bus broke down for two hours

      The compliments meal at the end of the journey ... The bus breaking down, ppl phones going off and not shutting the blinds

      Driver

      Tidiness

      Value for money

      Comfortable ride

      10
      10
      10
      2.5
      Read all reviews here


      Other popular destinations from Phuket

      If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Phuket, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


      Other ways of traveling between Bangkok and Phuket

      In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Phuket below.

      Planes from Bangkok to Phuket

      If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Bangkok to Phuket, there are also some air options available. We currently have 73 daily departures from the Suvarnabhumi (Airport) located approximately 22 km from Bangkok.

      Bangkok to Phuket Bus Summary

      Route Overview Key Info
      Departure Station Bangkok
      Destination Station Phuket
      Daily Departures Over 50 bus departures , including more than 50 night buses.
      Earliest Departures 01:30 AM
      Latest Departure 07:50 PM
      Travel Distance 520 mi
      Travel Time 14:25

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