Although Phuket does not have BTS and MTR like Bangkok, transportation in Phuket is also very rich and convenient.
Transportation in Phuket is mainly divided into airport to urban and Phuket island transportation
Transportation from the airport to the city:
Airport bus + smart bus + minibus + taxi
1. Airport Bus
The cheapest price is to travel between the airport and the city, if the accommodation is not in the city or in the beach area, you will need to change to other transportation.
- Location: 1st floor of the airport building, turn left after exiting the terminal
- Airport Departure Time: 8:30AM-20:30PM (1 hour departure)
- Departure time from Phuket town: 6:00AM-18:00pm (basic 1-hour bus)
- Travel time: 45~90 minutes
- How to buy tickets: Buy tickets on-site
- Fare: THB 30~100 (depending on distance)
2. Smart bus
The route passes through Surin Beach, Kamala Beach, Patong Beach, Karon Beach, Kata Beach, where many tourists gather, and it is very convenient to use the bunny card used by Bangkok BTS.
- Boarding location: Follow the signs of the BUS in the airport hall
- Airport Departure Time: 9:00-10:30 (Basic 1-hour bus)
- Rawai departure time: 8:00-20:00 (basic 1-hour bus)
- Travel time: 100~175 minutes
- How to buy tickets: Buy tickets on-site or pay with a rabbit card
- Ticket price: THB 50-170, children under 7 years old travel for free, to Patong Bar Street THB 150
3. Minibus Mini Bus
Airport buses or Phuket smart buses are cheap, but they are not delivered to the hotel, so if you don't want to drag your luggage to the hotel and want to save money, minibuses are a good choice.
- Location: On the first floor of the airport building, there will be many Minivans soliciting business in the arrival hall
- How to buy tickets: Buy tickets on-site
- Ticket price: 150~200 baht, depending on the distance of the hotel
4. Taxi
Airport taxis are divided into table hopping and bargaining, at the airport counter is bargaining, leaving the terminal building turn right and go to the end, see the red and yellow taxi sign under the bridge is the jump meter.
Transportation on Phuket Island:
Bus + Songthaew + Tuk Tuk + Taxi + Motorcycle + Taxi + Chartered + Car Rental
1. Bus
The main ones are airport buses and smart buses, which are similar to the above airport to urban transportation.
2. Songthaew
Blue songthaews mainly go to the beach, starting and ending in Phuket Town, and stop as you like, but bring your own change.
- Ticket price: 30~50 baht
- Frequency: Every 20~30 minutes
Pink streamaews mainly travel around the city and around Phuket Town, just as they stop and bring their own change.
3. Tuk Tuk Tuk
Most of the Tuk Tuk in Phuket are red or yellow, remember to negotiate the price first and determine the price.
4. Taxi/motorbike
Taxis also negotiate the price first, and rarely jump the meter. Motorcycles are a popular means of transportation used by locals and are cheap, but since there is no certain fee, you can ask the driver before boarding.
5. Take a taxi
Bolt and InDrive taxi prices are relatively low, but it is difficult to get a car in remote areas, and Grab is more expensive, but easy to get a taxi. When taking a taxi, you can open the price comparison with three software at the same time and choose the best choice. Set the pick-up and drop-off location, you can know the approximate price, you can accept and call a car, and also support Alipay payment.
6. Car rental
As long as you have a domestic driver's license + English translation + passport you can rent a car/locomotive in Phuket, renting a car is very free, the price is not expensive, the car rental company will fill up the gasoline first, and you must also fill up the gasoline when you return the vehicle. Driving in Thailand is the opposite direction to China, so be careful and safe if you rent a car.
7. Book a chartered bus/book a pick-up
Chartered/scheduled transfer is the most comfortable of all modes of transportation, no negotiation, no need to wait for the car, the car is air-conditioned, the driver will pick up people at the hotel on time, and there is no need to find your way. It is also a good option to discuss chartered buses directly with the drivers of the above transportation, the driver can help you make travel arrangements according to the number of people you travel and the location you want to go, don't forget to negotiate with the driver, if you need to pay the driver extra time if you overtime.
Minibus (7 Seaters)
- Phuket Town: THB 1,100
- Patong Beach (Bangtao): THB 1,200
- Patong: THB 1400
- Kata Beach / Karon Beach: THB 1,600
The most expensive price for online booking is 1003 baht
Taxi (4 seaters)
- Phuket Town: THB 650
- Patong Beach (Bangtao): THB 700
- Patong: 800 baht
- Kata Beach / Karon Beach: THB 1,000
The most expensive price for online booking is 744 baht
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