Bangkok → Phuket by bus
The bus from Bangkok to Phuket takes about 11h 30m and costs ฿796–฿1,238. There are 13 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 16:00, last bus 19:50, leaving from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
- Fares today: ฿796–฿1,238 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Lignite and Phuket Travel. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:08 (ICT).
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Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 05:30next day | 13h 30m | LignitePlatform 33-34 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | VIP 24 | ฿1,238Choose seat |
| 16:00 | 05:10next day | 13h 10m | LignitePlatform 33-34 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | VIP 24 | ฿1,238Choose seat |
| 17:30 | 05:30next day | 12h | LigniteBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | VIP 24 | ฿1,238Choose seat |
| 17:30 | 05:10next day | 11h 40m | LigniteBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | VIP 24 | ฿1,238Choose seat |
| 17:50 | 06:00next day | 12h 10m | Phuket TravelPlatform 60 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | VIP 24 | ฿1,238Choose seat |
| 17:50 | 05:30next day | 11h 40m | Phuket TravelPlatform 60 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | VIP 24 | ฿1,238Choose seat |
| 17:50 | 05:20next day | 11h 30m | Phuket TravelPlatform 60 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | VIP 24 | ฿1,238Choose seat |
| 18:20 | 06:20next day | 12h | LigniteBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | A/C Class 1 | ฿796Choose seat |
| 18:20 | 06:00next day | 11h 40m | LigniteBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | A/C Class 1 | ฿796Choose seat |
| 19:20 | 09:20next day | 14h | LigniteBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | A/C Class 1 | ฿796Choose seat |
| 19:20 | 08:50next day | 13h 30m | LigniteBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | A/C Class 1 | ฿796Choose seat |
| 19:50 | 09:50next day | 14h | LigniteBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | A/C Class 1 | ฿796Choose seat |
| 19:50 | 07:30next day | 11h 40m | LigniteBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point · snack included | A/C Class 1 | ฿796Choose seat |
689 km apart in a straight line, averaging 57 km/h over 12h
13departures
2operators
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Operators on this route
- Lignite
10 departures/day · Class: A/C Class 1, VIP 24 · On board: usb charger · Platform: 33-34 · from ฿796 - Phuket Travel
3 departures/day · Class: VIP 24 · Platform: 60 · from ฿1,238
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Lignite | A/C Class 1 | ฿796 |
| Lignite | VIP 24 | ฿1,238 |
| Phuket Travel | VIP 24 | ฿1,238 |
Terminals
- Bangkok Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2), Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai)
- Phuket Amphoe Thalang (Opposite Wat Phra Nang Sang), Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Thalang District Bus Stop
today's departures use platform 33-34, 60
Asked about this route
- How much does the Bangkok to Phuket bus cost?
- ฿796–฿1,238 for 2026-10-02.
- What time do buses run from Bangkok to Phuket?
- 13 departures on 2026-10-02, first 16:00, last 19:50.
- How many hours is Bangkok to Phuket by bus?
- 12h for the typical service.
Frequently asked
- About 11h 30m. Across the 13 scheduled departures it ranges from 11h 30m to 14 hours depending on the service.
- ฿796 to ฿1,238 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 16:00, last departure 19:50.
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2), Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai). It arrives at Amphoe Thalang (Opposite Wat Phra Nang Sang).
- 2 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Lignite, Phuket Travel.
- Not on the current timetable — departures run from 16:00 to 19:50.
Booking from outside Thailand? Read the guide →
Not sure which Bangkok terminal? Mo Chit, Sai Tai Mai or Ekkamai — the terminal guide.
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:08 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.