Travelling to Phuket
Although Phuket is an island, getting here is very straightforward. The majority of tourists arrive through Phuket International Airport. However, you can also get to Phuket by road, rail (in a roundabout way), and of course by sea if travelling on a cruise or by private yacht.
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Driving to Phuket
Phuket is about 867km (539 miles) from Bangkok, with a travelling time of approximately 10 hours. There are many car rental... read more
Driving to Phuket
Phuket is about 867km (539 miles) from Bangkok, with a travelling time of approximately 10 hours. There are many car rental companies in Bangkok, both international firms such as Avis and Budget, as well as local companies. Driving in Thailand is quite... read more
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Taking a Bus to Phuket
Traveling to Phuket by bus from Bangkok takes about 14 hours. You can catch one from the Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai), in... read more
Taking a Bus to Phuket
Traveling to Phuket by bus from Bangkok takes about 14 hours. You can catch one from the Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai), in Thonburi. (Charan Sanitwong rd, Bangkok, tel: 02 435 1200, 02 435 1199). Types of Buses Not all buses are the same. A couple... read more
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Trains to Phuket
Trains do not run to Phuket, which is unfortunate as train travel in Thailand is both a cheap and comfortable, if slightly slow... read more
Trains to Phuket
Trains do not run to Phuket, which is unfortunate as train travel in Thailand is both a cheap and comfortable, if slightly slow way to travel. However, you can take a train from Hualamphong Station in Bangkok to Phun Phin near Surat Thani, where you can catch... read more
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Travelling to Phuket by Air
Getting to Phuket by air couldn’t be easier. Phuket is served by an international airport with a number of scheduled and... read more
Travelling to Phuket by Air
Getting to Phuket by air couldn’t be easier. Phuket is served by an international airport with a number of scheduled and charter flights from Europe and around Asia. However, the majority of visitors still fly to Bangkok first, where there are over a... read more




