Phuket to Krabi: bus, train or flight?
The bus is the cheapest way from Phuket to Krabi: 1 buses a day from ฿300, taking about 3h. The first bus leaves at 08:00, the last at 08:00. Ferry: about 2–4 hours.
Bus times and fares checked 2026-10-30.
All the ways to travel
| How | Journey | From | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 3h | Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 1 a day, from ฿300 |
| Ferry | about 2–4 hours | Phuket piers | In high season, via Koh Phi Phi to Krabi or Ao Nang |
| Taxi or Grab | about 2.5–3 hours | anywhere in Phuket | Door to door, more expensive |
| Train or flight | none | – | There is no train or flight between Phuket and Krabi |
By bus from Phuket to Krabi
- 1 departures a day, first 08:00, last 08:00
- ฿300
- Journey about 3h (fastest 3h)
- Bus companies: Thiangtham
- Boarding points: Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Drop-off points: Mueang Krabi Bus Stop (Talat Kao Kasikorn Bank)
Where the buses leave and arrive
Buses leave from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arrive at Krabi Bus Terminal; Ao Nang is about 25 minutes further by songthaew or taxi.
Coming back
Krabi to Phuket: 1 buses a day from ฿300, the last one at 14:40.
Tips
- Buses run all day, so this is an easy trip to make on the day itself; book ahead in high season.
- Book ahead for holidays (Songkran in mid-April, New Year, long weekends): buses sell out.
- Air-conditioned buses are cold, especially at night: bring a jacket.
- Be at the terminal 30 minutes before departure and show your e-ticket at the bus company's counter.
Questions
How much is the bus from Phuket to Krabi?
From ฿300 to ฿300, depending on the bus company and class.
How long does the bus from Phuket to Krabi take?
About 3h; the fastest bus takes 3h.
Where does the bus to Krabi leave from?
Phuket Bus Terminal 2.
Is there an overnight bus from Phuket to Krabi?
No, all buses run during the day.
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