From the airport to the beaches or town
AOT lists two public buses, both from Entrance 3 of the domestic terminal:
| Bus | Route | Fare | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket Smart Bus | Airport, Bann Khian, Cherngtalay, Surin Beach, Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai | 100 THB | AOT lists the counter closing at 23:30 |
| Airport Bus 8411 (orange) | Airport to Phuket Town | Priced by distance, paid by QR code or cash | 08:00–21:00 |
For the orange bus, AOT's directions are to go to exit 3, turn left and follow the signs to the public transport parking area. You can also buy 8411 tickets online and show the confirmation to the conductor. Keep the ticket until the end of the ride, since inspectors check it.
AOT also lists airport limousine and car-rental counters. For a door-to-door ride at night, compare those with an app ride before you land.
Arriving from Bangkok
Flights from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang take 1 hr 25–40 min and were sold online for November 2026 from about 1,300 THB with a cabin bag only. The Transport Co. coach from Mo Chit 2 takes about 14 hours and ends at Phuket Bus Terminal 2, with some tickets ending earlier at Thalang. Bangkok to Phuket has the timetable.
From the bus terminal to Patong, Phuket Smart Bus lists a Bus Terminal–Patong route at 50 THB, and a free Dragon Line. Check which terminal it serves before relying on it with luggage.
The two bus terminals
| Terminal | Used by, on the routes covered here |
|---|---|
| Phuket Bus Terminal 1 | Minivans to Krabi Bus Terminal, from 06:40, 275 THB |
| Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | The Transport Co. coaches to and from Bangkok; full-size buses to Krabi from 360 THB |
They are separate places. A ticket that says only "Phuket" is not enough to find your departure.
Ferries from Rassada Pier
Rassada Pier is the departure point for the ferries listed below:
- Krabi: Ao Nang Travel's Ao Nang Princess to Nopparat Thara Pier (Ao Nang) and Railay East, 850 THB for November 2026. The operator moved its Phuket departure from 08:30 to 10:30 from 21 August 2026, and some dates sold a 13:30 sailing. See Phuket to Krabi.
- Koh Phi Phi: ferries to Ton Sai Pier from 11:00, about 2 hours, from 500 THB; speedboats from 08:30, about 1 hour, from 750 THB.
Some Phuket speedboats to Krabi use other piers, such as Laem Hin or Bangrong, rather than Rassada. Read the pier on the ticket and allow for the road transfer to it.
Getting around the island
Away from the Smart Bus route and the orange bus to Phuket Town, use an app ride, a hotel transfer or a car from the rental desks AOT lists at the airport. Agree any non-metered fare before setting off.
Questions before you go
How do I get from Phuket Airport to Patong?
Take the Smart Bus from Entrance 3: AOT lists a 100 THB fare on the route Airport, Surin Beach, Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. The airport limousine counters and app rides go door to door instead.
Which bus terminal do I need?
Phuket has two. Bangkok coaches and full-size buses to Krabi use Bus Terminal 2. The minivans to Krabi Bus Terminal sold for November 2026 left from Bus Terminal 1.
How do I get to Koh Phi Phi from Phuket?
Ferries leave Rassada Pier. For November 2026, ferries taking about 2 hours were sold online from 500 THB, and speedboats taking about 1 hour from 750 THB, all arriving at Ton Sai Pier on Phi Phi.
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