Phuket to Bangkok Bus and Coach

Phuket to Bangkok Bangkok to Phuket

Phuket to Bangkok Route Overview

Phuket to Bangkok bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 45 daily bus departures available, including 45 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Phuket at 06:30h, arriving at Bangkok at 19:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:00h, arriving at 07:00h the following day.

Departure station and country PhuketThailand
Arrival station and country BangkokThailand
Travel Distance 520 mi
Average Trip Duration 16h 15min
Total Departures 45
Popular Operators Lignite Tour, Sombat Tour
Lowest Price £17
Transportation Options Coach, Plane, Minivan



Traveling by coach from Phuket to Bangkok

The shortest travel distance between Phuket and Bangkok is 520 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 17:40 has a travel time of 11:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 20:40h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Bangkok earlier, there are 45 overnight coaches from Phuket to Bangkok. The overnight coaches depart between 07:30 and 19:00 and arrive between 04:00 and 14:39 the same day. As the travel time between the two stations is 11:17, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Phuket to Bangkok route

There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 3 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.

8.1 Nara Travel
7.1 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Jarinthon Tour
TransBaanTon

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Phuket or Bangkok coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Phuket

You can see information about the departure station and stops Phuket here

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  Bangkok

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Bangkok here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £17 (One-Way) or £34 (Return).

Travel reviews for Phuket to Bangkok bus

3 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Phuket to Bangkok. The average rating is 5. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
8.13 by ANONYMOUS
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Other popular destinations from Bangkok

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