1. Ferry – Ao Nang to Phuket
2. Bus / Minivan to Phuket
3. Taxi – Ao Nang to Phuket
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From Ao Nang to Phuket you can travel by ferry, bus/van or taxi.
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- Travel distance from Ao Nang in Krabi to Phuket is about 170 km by road or about 70 km by ferry / boat. There are 3 way how you can travel to Phuket from Ao Nang: travel by tourist van/minibus, transport by ferry or speedboat or you can travel by private taxi/car. You can arrive to various sites in Phuket: Phuket town, Phuket Bus Terminal 1 + 2, Phuket Airport or you can reach this site via Rassada Pier or Bang Rong Pier. The best and fastest option how to go to Phuket from Ao Nang is to take a ferry / speedboat.
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- Travel by ferry / speedboat from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $20-35/pp and it takes about 1.5-3 hours. These boats depart from Nopparat Thara Pier or Floating Pier East Railay in Ao Nang. Another option how you can reach Phuket from Ao Nang is to travel by private minivan / minibus. Transport by van / minibus from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $13-25/pp and it takes about 3.5-4 hours.If you are already in Ao Nang area, you can also go by longtail boat from Ao Nang beach or Ao Nam Mao to Railay Beach.
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- The last option how you can travel to Phuket from Ao Nang is to book a private taxi/car. This way is the most expensive option of transfer. You can arrive to various sites in Phuket or you can take a taxi to Phuket Airport. There are no flights from Ao Nang / Krabi to Phuket, travel by plane is not possible. It is also not possible to travel by train, there is no railway. If you are already in Phuket, you can also take a boat to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi islands in Phang Nga Bay. From Phuket you can also travel to Surat Thani or Khao Sok National Park by private minivan or taxi.
| Transfer Mode – Ao Nang to Phuket: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Ferry / Boat | 1.5-3 hours | $20-35/pp |
| Van / Minibus | 3.5 hours | $13-25/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car with a driver | 2.5-3 hours | $65-150/car |
How do I get from Ao Nang to Phuket?
1. FERRY / BOAT from Ao Nang to Phuket
The fastest and most convenient way to get from Ao Nang to Phuket is by ferry or speedboat. This option is ideal for those who want to travel from some of the popular beaches and piers in the Ao Nang area. A ferry/speedboat transfer from Ao Nang to Phuket takes about 1.5-2.5 hours and is a quick option, but it depends on where you are departing from and where exactly you are going.
Boat transfers from Ao Nang to Phuket are offered by companies such as Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel and Tour, Green Planet, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Supaporn or Seatran Phuket. Most of these companies offer smaller speedboats and these boats can depart from various locations such as Floating Pier East Railay or Nopparat Thara Pier.
They then arrive at piers in Phuket such as Laem Hin Pier, Bang Rong Pier and Rassada Pier. A speedboat/ferry transfer from Ao Nang to Phuket costs between $20-35/pp, these prices vary depending on the company and type of boat you use. These prices may vary slightly throughout the year.
It is also good to know that these boat transfers may be canceled outside the tourist season or in case of bad weather. It is advisable to arrive at the piers from which the boats depart well in advance, at least 30-60 minutes before the boat departs.
You can easily search for and buy boat and ferry tickets from Ao Nang to Phuket in Thailand online well in advance, which is recommended, due to the more limited ferry timetable. When taking a boat / ferry transfer, also follow all instructions given by the transport companies.
2. VAN / MINIBUS from Ao Nang to Phuket
Another option for a land transfer from Ao Nang to Phuket is a minivan/minibus. On this route, you can use smaller minivans from 438 Phuket Krabi Transport, Krabi Sea Pearl, Thubthim Siam Travel, Call Me Taxi or Van Shuttle. Most of these companies will offer you smaller minivans for 9-13 passengers for this transfer.
This option is mainly used by regular solo and low-cost travelers. Minivans and minibuses depart from various places and stops in the Ao Nang and Krabi areas and in Phuket they also arrive at popular places such as Phuket town, Phuket Bus Terminal 1 + 2, Patong, Kata Karon, Phuket Airport and others.
Depending on the travel route, the travel time of these minivans may also vary slightly. Minivan transport from Ao Nang to Phuket then takes approximately 3.5-4 hours. However, the stated travel time may sometimes vary slightly or there may be delays during the transfer or upon departure.
Tickets for minivan transfers from Ao Nang to Phuket cost between $13-25/pp, prices vary by company and/or route. These prices may also vary throughout the year and may not be fixed. Tickets for minivan transfers from Ao Nang to Phuket can be easily found and purchased online in advance.
The minivan timetable between Ao Nang / Krabi and Phuket is relatively long and you will definitely find a suitable connection. When booking a ticket, also read all transfer instructions and follow the transport company’s instructions to avoid misunderstandings.
3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Ao Nang to Phuket
Another comfortable, but most expensive option for transportation from Ao Nang to Phuket is a transfer by private car/taxi with a driver. The advantage of this option is that you can choose your departure point in Ao Nang and your arrival point in Phuket, which also saves you time.
Private transfers in modern cars to Phuket are offered by companies such as Bangkok Taxi 24, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Andaman Taxis, Ramon Transport, King Travel, Kanokwan Travel, Krabi Shuttle, Koh Ngai Camping. Most of these companies offer classic smaller cars or larger minivans or SUVs for those traveling in a group of more people at once.
The advantage of a private transfer is also the fact that you can divide the fare for the car and calculate it for each passenger in the vehicle. So even such a transfer by a larger minivan can be advantageous in the end. Private car/taxi transportation from Ao Nang to Phuket takes about 2.5-3 hours, but the stated travel time may vary slightly depending on your travel route.
A private car/taxi transfer from Ao Nang to Phuket costs between $65-150/car, these prices vary depending on the type of car. Smaller classic cars are always a cheaper option than larger SUVs or minivans for more people. You can easily search, view and book your private car/taxi from Ao Nang to Phuket online in advance. Booking is easy and very intuitive, and you should also read all the conditions given by the taxi companies.
❓ FAQ – Travel from Ao Nang in Krabi to Phuket:
1. How you can book tickets / taxi from Ao Nang to Phuket?
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- Book ferry / bus tickets + taxi from Ao Nang to Phuket online with 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- you can also search another routes, e.g. Krabi to Surat Thani, Surat Thani to Phuket…
2. What is the travel time from Ao Nang in Krabi to Phuket?
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- Travel by ferry / speedboat from Ao Nang to Phuket takes about 1.5-3 hours.
- Travel by van / minibus from Ao Nang to Phuket takes about 3.5 hours.
- Travel by private taxi / car from Ao Nang to Phuket Airport takes about 2.5-3 hours.
- Travel by private taxi / car from Ao Nang to Phuket town center takes about 2.5-3 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Ao Nang to Phuket?
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- Travel distance from Ao Nang to Phuket is about 170 km by van, taxi or about 70 km by ferry / speedboat.
4. How much does it cost to get from Ao Nang to Phuket?
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- Transfer by ferry / speedboat from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $20-35/pp.
- Transfer by minivan / minibus from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $13-25/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi / car from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $65-150/car.
5. Is there a flight from Ao Nang to Phuket?
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- No, there are no flights from Ao Nang (Krabi) to Phuket, travel by plane is not possible.
6. What is the best way of transfer from Ao Nang to Phuket?
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- The best way how you can travel to Phuket from Ao Nang / Krabi area, is to travel by ferry / speedboat. It is also the fastest option how you can reach Ao Nang in Krabi from Phuket. And you can also travel by ferry between Ao Nang – Koh Phi Phi – Koh Yao Yai – Phuket.
7. What is the cheapest option of transfer from Ao Nang to Phuket?
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- The most cheapest option how you can get from Ao Nang to Phukett is to travel by van / minibus. The most cheapest tickets for private minivan cost about $13/pp.
8. From which piers and sites boats from Ao Nang depart?
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- Ferries and boats from Ao Nang in Krabi to Phuket depart from Nopparat Thara Pier or Floating Pier East Railay.
9. How to get from Ao Nang to Phuket Airport?
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- If you want to travel from Ao Nang to Phuket Airport, you can travel by private minivan / minibus or private taxi. You can search and book these private transfer online with 12go.asia.
10. Is it possible to travel from Ao Nang to Phuket via Koh Yao Yai?
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- Yes, it is possible to travel by boat from Ao Nang / Krabi to Koh Yao Yai (or Koh Yao Noi) and from these islands you can travel by another boat / ferry to Phuket. It is a good option of transport if you want to visit these islands.
11. Where to stay in Phuket, what are the options?
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- Phuket is a large tourist site and offers various types of accommodation facilities almost everywhere. There are modern cheap hotels or luxury hotels, various private apartments or hostels for low-cost backpackers.
12. Where to travel and go from Phuket?
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- From Phuket you can travel to Khao Lak, you can also go to Bangkok, and there are also ferries or speedboats to Koh Phi Phi and Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi. You can also use various private minivans or cars to Surat Thani and via this town you can travel from Patong to Koh Samui.
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🚢 Ferry Schedule / Timetable – Ao Nang to Phuket + Ferry Tickets:
Ferry Schedule - Ao Nang to Phuket | Departs in Ao Nang | Arrival in Phuket | Ferry Ticket |
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Supaporn | 13:00 | 15:00 | From $33.00 |
Seatran Phuket | 15:00 | 18:00 | From $21.00 |
Ao Nang Travel and Tour | 15:00 | 18:00 | From $26.00 |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 11:40 | 13:30 | From $31.00 |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 13:40 | 15:30 | From $31.00 |
Green Planet | 09:15 | 11:30 | From $31.00 |
Green Planet | 11:00 | 12:30 | From $31.00 |
Bundhaya | 11:00 | 12:30 | From $26.00 |
Bundhaya | 15:00 | 16:30 | From $26.00 |
🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Ao Nang to Phuket + Bus Tickets:
Bus / Van Schedule - Ao Nang to Phuket | Departs in Ao Nang | Arrival in Phuket | Bus Ticket |
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Krabi Sea Pearl | 09:00 | 13:00 | From $13.00 |
Krabi Sea Pearl | 11:00 | 15:00 | From $13.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 05:30 | 09:00 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 06:50 | 10:20 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 07:30 | 11:00 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 08:50 | 12:20 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 09:30 | 13:00 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 10:50 | 14:20 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 11:30 | 15:00 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 14:00 | 18:00 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 16:00 | 20:00 | From $15.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 17:20 | 21:20 | From $15.00 |
Thubthim | 10:00 | 15:30 | From $21.00 |
Call Me Taxi | 07:30 | 13:30 | From $24.00 |
Van Shuttle | 07:30 | 11:30 | From $28.00 |