Bangkok to Phuket by bus
8 buses leave Bangkok for Phuket every day, with fares from ฿796 to ฿1,238. The quickest trip takes 11h 30m; the first bus departs at 16:00 from Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai), the last at 19:50. Operators: Lignite and Phuket Travel. Prices checked on 2026-10-30.
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Daily timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Boarding point | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | → 05:10 | 13h 10m | Lignite | VIP · 24 seats | Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) | ฿1,238 | Book |
| 17:00 | → 06:00 | 13h | Lignite | A/C 1st class | Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) | ฿796 | Book |
| 17:30 | → 05:10 | 11h 40m | Lignite | VIP · 24 seats | Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | ฿1,238 | Book |
| 17:50 | → 05:20 | 11h 30m | Phuket Travel | VIP · 24 seats | Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | ฿1,238 | Book |
| 18:00 | → 08:50 | 14h 50m | Lignite | A/C 1st class | Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) | ฿796 | Book |
| 18:20 | → 06:00 | 11h 40m | Lignite | A/C 1st class | Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | ฿796 | Book |
| 19:20 | → 08:50 | 13h 30m | Lignite | A/C 1st class | Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | ฿796 | Book |
| 19:50 | → 07:30 | 11h 40m | Lignite | A/C 1st class | Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | ฿796 | Book |
Where to board in Bangkok
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · 5 departures
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · 3 departures
Bus companies on this route
Questions travellers ask
How long is the bus from Bangkok to Phuket?
The fastest bus takes 11h 30m. Most departures take about 12h 20m.
How much is a bus ticket from Bangkok to Phuket?
Fares run from ฿796 to ฿1,238, set by the bus companies.
When do the first and last buses from Bangkok to Phuket leave?
The first bus leaves at 16:00 and the last at 19:50: 8 departures a day.
Where does the bus to Phuket leave from in Bangkok?
Most buses leave from Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai). Some also leave from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
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