What is the best way to travel from Pattaya to Phuket?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Phuket from Pattaya. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Phuket from Pattaya?
You can reach Phuket with just £23 by taking a Bus from Sawasdee All Thai, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Sawasdee All Thai22h 57m015:00PattayaCoach Station13:57PhuketBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Sawasdee All Thai goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 57m
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Sawadee Tour17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from Sawadee Tour goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20BasicA Bus from 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Sawadee Tour17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from Sawadee Tour goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20BasicA Bus from 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Sawadee Tour17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Sawadee Tour goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Pattaya to Phuket?
You can get to Phuket from Pattaya in just 17h 0m with a Bus from Sawadee Tour. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Sawadee Tour17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from Sawadee Tour goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20BasicA Bus from 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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Sawasdee All Thai22h 57m015:00PattayaCoach Station13:57PhuketBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Sawasdee All Thai goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 05/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:57:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 57m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Sawadee Tour17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20BusinessA Bus from Sawadee Tour goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20BasicA Bus from 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 07/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Sawadee Tour17h 0m015:00PattayaCoach Station08:00PhuketBus Terminal 20EconomyA Bus from Sawadee Tour goes from Coach Station, Pattaya (Thailand) at 09/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Bus from Pattaya to Phuket
What are the most popular stations in Pattaya and Phuket?
In Pattaya, you will usually depart from Sukhumvit Road, Coach Station or Pannipa, while in Phuket you will be arriving at Bus Terminal 2, Bus Terminal 1 or Central Patong Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Phuket from Pattaya? With 2 connections between 3 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Pattaya and Phuket, you can pay as low as £23 with a Bus from Sawasdee All Thai.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Sawadee Tour: you will get to Phuket in just 17h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Pattaya and Phuket are Sawadee Tour, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport and Sawasdee All Thai, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Pattaya and Phuket is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Jomtien or to Ban Talat Yai, and look at flights from Pattaya U-Tapao Airport, and landing at Phuket Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Pattaya to Phuket?
The most popular companies between Pattaya and Phuket, are Sawadee Tour, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport and Sawasdee All Thai. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Sawadee Tour, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport and Sawasdee All Thai
All you need to know when you travel from Pattaya to Phuket
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Pattaya to Phuket. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Pattaya to Phuket
How can I reach Phuket from Pattaya?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Phuket from Pattaya.
How far is Phuket from Pattaya?
The distance between Pattaya and Phuket is 623.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Pattaya and Phuket?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 17 kgs of CO2, a train 22 kgs, a car 106 kgs, and a flight 153 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Pattaya to Phuket?
You can get to Phuket with just £23 by taking a Bus from Sawasdee All Thai.
What is the fastest way to get from Pattaya to Phuket?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Phuket in just 17h 0m with a Bus from Sawadee Tour.
More routes to Pattaya and to Phuket
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Pattaya and to Phuket. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
