Travel Phuket to Surat Thani

Phuket to Surat Thani

      Travel to Surat Thani and find yourself surrounded by lush hills and quiet temples, a contrast to Phuket’s lively beaches and nightlife. There are multiple ways to travel between Phuket and Surat Thani, and this page lays out timetables, journey durations and fares across all available options.

      Travel options for Phuket to Surat Thani

      Travel from Phuket to Surat Thani with a bus for 268 THB to save, or reach Surat Thani faster by charter in 2h y 24 minutes.

      Bus from Phuket to Surat Thani

      The day’s first bus leaves at 06:00, with regular departures following from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 or Phuket Airport Intersection. If you’re traveling from Phuket, you can plan your trip to Surat Thani at a time that works for you. The journey usually takes around 4 hours 20 minutes to reach multiple stations, including Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2, Ratchaprapha Dam Van Station, Surat Thani, Phantip Travel Surat Thani and others, with fares starting from 268 THB. Check availability and book here to reserve your seat.

      Prices: 268 THB

      Duration: 4h 20m – 6h 20m ⏱

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      Van from Phuket to Surat Thani

      Board a van at Phuket Bus Terminal 1 or Phuket Bus Terminal 2 for a trip connecting Phuket with Surat Thani. The ride usually takes 4 hours, with tickets priced at 336 THB, bringing you to multiple stations, including Surat Thani Town Phantip Travel Office, Surat Thani Train Station, Phantip Travel Surat Thani, Surat Thani Van Phantip office, Surat Thani Town and others at the end of the route. Secure your spot ahead of time on van reservations.

      Prices: 336 THB

      Duration: 4h – 4h 30m ⏱

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      Charter from Phuket to Surat Thani

      From the bustling streets of Phuket to the heart of Surat Thani, a private transfer ensures you travel comfortably and on your own schedule. Expect the trip to last around 2 hours 24 minutes with fares beginning at 2,990 THB. Book your ride here and enjoy the freedom of a direct, hassle-free journey.

      Prices: 2,990 THB

      Duration: 2h 24m – 5h 40m ⏱

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      Combined from Phuket to Surat Thani

      Combined transport services between Phuket and Surat Thani depart from HKT Phuket Airport and arrive at URT Surat Thani Airport. The journey usually lasts about 4 hours 35 minutes, with tickets priced at 3,543 THB. Make sure to secure your spot and explore the available routes view combined options.

      Popular departures: HKT Phuket Airport
      Popular arrivals: URT Surat Thani Airport

      Prices: 3,543 THB

      Duration: 4h 35m – 10h 10m ⏱

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      Distance Phuket to Surat Thani

      The distance between Phuket and Surat Thani is 178.1 kilometers.

      Phuket to Surat Thani Transportation Comparison

      Compare transport options side by side using key travel metrics to find the best way to get from Phuket to Surat Thani

      Bus
      Van
      Charter
      Combined
      Average price
      388 THB
      354 THB
      4,773 THB
      5,203 THB
      Cheapest price
      268 THB
      336 THB
      2,990 THB
      3,543 THB
      Average duration
      5h 39m
      4h 20m
      3h 39m
      7h 27m
      Minimum duration
      4h 20m
      4h 00m
      2h 24m
      4h 35m
      Number of departures
      34
      28
      35
      11
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      Bus Routes & Schedules from Phuket to Surat Thani

      Traveling by bus between Phuket and Surat Thani involves several departure and arrival stations rather than a single fixed terminal. Depending on which bus stops you use, the overall journey time can vary, though most trips fall within 4h 20m to 6h 20m. Bus services follow a shared operating window, with departures beginning at 06:00 and continuing until 14:10, offering coverage across much of the day. Fares generally start at 268 to 427 THB and may change slightly based on the service, stop, or route variation. Reviewing the full bus timetable for Phuket to Surat Thani helps clarify which stations are served, how long each connection takes and which departures align best with your itinerary.

      Departure stations
      Phuket Bus Terminal 2
      Phuket Airport Intersection
      Arrival stations
      Surat Thani Train Station
      Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2
      Ratchaprapha Dam Van Station, Surat Thani
      Phantip Travel Surat Thani
      Surat Thani Town Phantip Office

      Bus Timetable: Phuket Airport Intersection → Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2

      • 08:15 14:15 6h 427 THB
      • 09:15 15:15 6h 427 THB
      • 10:15 16:15 6h 427 THB
      • 11:40 17:40 6h 427 THB
      • 14:10 20:10 6h 427 THB

      Bus Timetable: Phuket Airport Intersection → Surat Thani Train Station

      • 08:15 14:15 6h 427 THB
      • 09:15 15:15 6h 427 THB
      • 10:15 16:15 6h 427 THB
      • 11:40 17:40 6h 427 THB
      • 14:10 20:10 6h 427 THB

      Bus Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 2 → Phantip Travel Surat Thani

      • 13:30 18:30 5h 324 THB

      Bus Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 2 → Ratchaprapha Dam Van Station, Surat Thani

      • 06:00 11:00 5h 359 THB
      • 07:30 12:00 4h 30m 394 THB
      • 08:30 13:00 4h 30m 359 THB
      • 09:30 14:00 4h 30m 359 THB
      • 11:00 15:30 4h 30m 394 THB
      • 13:40 18:00 4h 20m 359 THB

      Bus Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 2 → Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2

      • 06:00 12:20 6h 20m 400 THB
      • 07:30 13:20 5h 50m 394 THB
      • 08:20 14:20 6h 400 THB
      • 08:30 14:30 6h 359 THB
      • 09:30 15:30 6h 359 THB
      • 11:00 16:50 5h 50m 400 THB
      • 13:30 19:30 6h 400 THB
      • 13:40 19:40 6h 359 THB

      Bus Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 2 → Surat Thani Town Phantip Office

      • 13:30 18:00 4h 30m 268 THB

      Bus Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 2 → Surat Thani Train Station

      • 06:00 12:20 6h 20m 395 THB
      • 07:30 13:10 5h 40m 394 THB
      • 08:20 14:20 6h 395 THB
      • 08:30 14:30 6h 359 THB
      • 09:30 15:30 6h 359 THB
      • 11:00 16:40 5h 40m 395 THB
      • 13:30 19:30 6h 395 THB
      • 13:40 19:40 6h 359 THB

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      Van Routes & Schedules from Phuket to Surat Thani

      Shared minivans connecting Phuket and Surat Thani make traveling simple, with multiple boarding and drop-off points along the route. Trips usually take approximately 4h to 4h 30m, with services running from 07:00 to 15:00. Fares begin at 336 to 388 THB, and checking the full timetable lets you plan which stops to use, compare travel times and pick the ideal departure for your journey.

      Departure stations
      Phuket Bus Terminal 1
      Phuket Bus Terminal 2
      Arrival stations
      Surat Thani Town Phantip Travel Office
      Surat Thani Train Station
      Phantip Travel Surat Thani
      Surat Thani Van Phantip office, Surat Thani Town

      Van Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 1 → Phantip Travel Surat Thani

      • 07:00 11:30 4h 30m 338 THB
      • 08:00 12:30 4h 30m 338 THB
      • 09:00 13:30 4h 30m 338 THB
      • 10:00 14:30 4h 30m 338 THB
      • 11:00 15:30 4h 30m 338 THB
      • 12:00 16:30 4h 30m 338 THB
      • 13:00 17:30 4h 30m 338 THB
      • 14:00 18:30 4h 30m 338 THB
      • 15:00 19:30 4h 30m 338 THB

      Van Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 1 → Surat Thani Town Phantip Travel Office

      • 07:00 11:30 4h 30m 336 THB
      • 08:00 12:30 4h 30m 336 THB
      • 09:00 13:30 4h 30m 336 THB
      • 10:00 14:30 4h 30m 336 THB
      • 11:00 15:30 4h 30m 336 THB
      • 12:00 16:30 4h 30m 336 THB
      • 13:00 17:30 4h 30m 336 THB
      • 14:00 18:30 4h 30m 336 THB
      • 15:00 19:30 4h 30m 336 THB

      Van Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 1 → Surat Thani Train Station

      • 07:00 11:00 4h 384 THB
      • 08:00 12:00 4h 384 THB
      • 09:00 13:00 4h 384 THB
      • 10:00 14:00 4h 384 THB
      • 11:00 15:00 4h 384 THB
      • 12:00 16:00 4h 384 THB
      • 13:00 17:00 4h 384 THB
      • 14:00 18:00 4h 384 THB
      • 15:00 19:00 4h 384 THB

      Van Timetable: Phuket Bus Terminal 2 → Surat Thani Van Phantip office, Surat Thani Town

      • 13:30 18:00 4h 30m 388 THB

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      Charter Routes & Schedules from Phuket to Surat Thani

      This private service connecting Phuket and Surat Thani offers multiple pickup and drop-off locations, so your journey can begin and end exactly where you want. The travel time usually takes about 2h 24m to 5h 40m, with fares starting from 2,990 to 6,037 THB. You’re free to depart at the time that fits your plans, and checking all available locations helps ensure a comfortable and hassle-free ride.

      Charter Timetable: Bang Rong Pier Phuket → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Bang Rong Pier Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Karon Beach → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 4h 20m 4600 THB

      Charter Timetable: Kata Beach, Phuket → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 45m 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Kata Beach, Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 45m 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Koh Siray, Phuket → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Koh Siray, Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Laguna Phuket → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Laguna Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Panwa Transfer, Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4600 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Kata Karon Phuket Hotel Transfer → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 45m 5577 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Kata Karon Phuket Hotel Transfer → Surat Thani Bus Terminal

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 50m 5577 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Kata Karon Phuket Hotel Transfer → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 6037 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Kata Karon Phuket Hotel Transfer → Surat Thani train station

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 55m 5577 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 5h 5635 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 4h 30m 5405 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket → Surat Thani train station

      • --:-- --:-- 5h 5635 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 5h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 5h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket → Surat Thani

      • --:-- --:-- 4h 4830 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 4830 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket → Surat Thani train station

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 4830 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket Airport → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 25m 3998 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket Airport → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 30m 4887 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket Airport → Surat Thani train station

      • --:-- --:-- 4h 4600 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket International Airport → Rajjaprabha Dam, Surat Thani

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 24m 2990 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket International Airport → Surat Thani train station

      • --:-- --:-- 2h 56m 3680 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket Town Transfer → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 4h 4945 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket Town Transfer → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 5h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket Town Transfer → Surat Thani train station

      • --:-- --:-- 4h 5635 THB

      Charter Timetable: Phuket Transfer → Surat Thani

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 3680 THB

      Charter Timetable: Rassada Pier Phuket → Surat Thani Airport

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Rassada Pier Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 3h 4595 THB

      Charter Timetable: Rawai Hotel Transfer, Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 5h 40m 5175 THB

      Charter Timetable: Rawai Panwa Transfer, Phuket → Surat Thani Town Transfer

      • --:-- --:-- 4h 4600 THB

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      Combined Routes & Schedules from Phuket to Surat Thani

      Board at HKT Phuket Airport for a flexible transfer across different vehicles en route to Surat Thani. The journey typically lasts 4h 35m to 10h 10m, with departures scheduled from 06:30 until 23:10 and fares starting from 3,543 to 6,528 THB. Arrival is at URT Surat Thani Airport, and reviewing the timetable for connections between Phuket and Surat Thani ensures you pick the departure that suits your schedule.

      Departure stations
      HKT Phuket Airport
      Arrival stations
      URT Surat Thani Airport

      Combined Timetable: HKT Phuket Airport → URT Surat Thani Airport

      • 06:30 11:05 4h 35m 5593 THB
      • 07:30 14:30 7h 4769 THB
      • 07:50 18:00 10h 10m 3543 THB
      • 08:40 17:10 8h 30m 4769 THB
      • 08:50 18:00 9h 10m 3620 THB
      • 09:20 17:10 7h 50m 5081 THB
      • 11:45 19:30 7h 45m 5987 THB
      • 13:20 20:30 7h 10m 6307 THB
      • 14:40 20:30 5h 50m 6528 THB
      • 15:30 20:30 5h 6528 THB
      • 23:10 08:10 9h 4509 THB

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      Frequently Asked Questions Phuket to Surat Thani

      Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Phuket to Surat Thani.

      How long does the Phuket to Surat Thani route usually take?

      The Phuket to Surat Thani route usually takes between about 4 and 6 hours, depending on the transport type and the exact pickup and drop-off points. Travel time varies because some services stop more often or use different terminals.

      What is the cheapest way to travel from Phuket to Surat Thani?

      The cheapest option on this route is the bus, with fares starting at 268 THB and going up to 427 THB. It is also one of the most common choices, with 34 trips listed in the context.

      Which Phuket to Surat Thani option is the fastest?

      The fastest listed option is a charter service from Phuket International Airport to Rajjaprabha Dam, Surat Thani, taking about 2 hours 24 minutes. Among regular public services, the quickest times are around 4 hours.

      Where do Phuket to Surat Thani services usually depart from and arrive?

      Departures vary by transport type. Bus services leave from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 or Phuket Airport Intersection, vans leave from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 or 2, and flights depart from HKT Phuket Airport. Arrivals include Surat Thani train station, town offices, and Surat Thani Airport.

      How much should I budget for Phuket to Surat Thani?

      For public transport, prices range from 268 THB on buses to 427 THB, while vans cost 336 to 388 THB. Flights are higher, at 3,543 to 6,528 THB, and charter services are 2,990 to 6,037 THB.

      Are there many Phuket to Surat Thani departures during the day?

      Yes, but the frequency is not listed as a fixed interval. Buses run from 06:00 to 14:10, vans from 07:00 to 15:00, and flights from 06:30 to 23:10, so availability is spread across the day.

      What is the earliest and latest Phuket to Surat Thani departure time?

      The earliest listed departure is 06:00 for buses, and the latest is 23:10 for flights. Vans run from 07:00 to 15:00, while bus departures end at 14:10, so the schedule depends on the transport type.

      Which Phuket to Surat Thani bus stations are used?

      Bus services depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and Phuket Airport Intersection. They arrive at Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2, Ratchaprapha Dam Van Station, Phantip Travel Surat Thani, and Surat Thani Town Phantip Office.

      What are the Phuket to Surat Thani van details?

      Vans cost 336 to 388 THB and usually take about 4 to 4 hours 30 minutes. They depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 or 2 and arrive at Surat Thani Town Phantip Travel Office, Surat Thani Train Station, Phantip Travel Surat Thani, or Surat Thani Van Phantip office.

      How do Phuket to Surat Thani flights compare with ground transport?

      Flights are the most expensive listed option, at 3,543 to 6,528 THB. They depart from HKT Phuket Airport and arrive at URT Surat Thani Airport. The listed flight duration ranges from about 4 hours 35 minutes to 10 hours 10 minutes.

      Is there a charter option for Phuket to Surat Thani, and what does it cover?

      Yes, charter services are listed for Phuket to Surat Thani. They cost 2,990 to 6,037 THB and take about 2 hours 24 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. Pickup and drop-off points vary, including hotels, piers, airports, and town transfers.

      If I want to book Phuket to Surat Thani tickets, where should I look?

      For booking Phuket to Surat Thani tickets, TicketRoutes.com is the reference point given in the route context. It is the place to check the listed services, prices, and departure points for this route.


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