1. Ferry – Ao Nang to Phuket
2. Bus / Minivan to Phuket
3. Taxi – Ao Nang to Phuket
4. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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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 2-2.5 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 $13-16/pp and it takes about 3.5-4 hours. By this option of transfer you can arrive to Phuket Bus Terminal 1 or 2. These minivans and minibuses to Phuket are comfortable and air-conditioned. 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. Travel by private taxi / car from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $65-435/car (depends on the type of car) and it takes about 1-3 hours. 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. Phuket belongs to the most favorite tourist place in southern Thailand and thousands of tourists visit this site every day. 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, there is no railway between these places. Read the instructions how you can get to Phuket from Ao Nang below in this article and book your tickets easily online.
| Transfer Mode – Ao Nang to Phuket: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Ferry / Boat | 2-2.5 hours | $20-35/pp |
| Van / Minibus | 3.5 hours | $13-20/pp |
| Private Car (to Phuket Airport) | 1-1.5 hours | $65-435/car |
| Private Taxi/Car (to Phuket town) | 2.5-3 hours | $65-435/car |
How do I get from Ao Nang to Phuket?
1. FERRY / BOAT from Ao Nang to Phuket
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- from Ao Nang in Krabi to Phuket you can travel by ferry / speedboat, it is the most fastest way of transfer
- one-way boat/ferry ticket from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $20-35/pp (depends on the class and boat)
- transfer by ferry or speedboat from Ao Nang to Phuket takes about 2-2.5 hours
- ferry companies from Ao Nang to Phuket: Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel and Tour, Green Planet
- ferries and boats from Ao Nang arrive to Rassada Pier or Bang Rong Pier in Phuket
- ferries and boats depart from Nopparat Thara Pier or Floating Pier East Railay
- travelers must check in 30 minutes before the departure time of the boat
- Book and buy ferry/boat tickets from Ao Nang to Phuket on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- read carefully all the instructions before you book your ferry tickets to Phuket online
2. VAN / MINIBUS from Ao Nang to Phuket
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- another cheap way how you can reach Phuket from Ao Nang is to travel by van or minibus
- transfer by van / minibus from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $13-16/pp
- travel by van / minibus from Ao Nang to Phuket takes about 3.5-4 hours
- transport companies from Ao Nang to Phuket: 438 Phuket Krabi Transport, Krabi Sea Pearl
- vans or minibuses arrive to Phuket Bus Terminal 1 or Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- read the instructions before you book your bus tickets from Ao Nang to Phuket
- come to the bus station in Ao Nang or departure site about 30 minutes before departure
- from Ao Nang you can also travel by private minivan to Khao Sok National Park
- it is possible to book bus / van ticket from Ao Nang in Krabi to Phuket easily online
3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Ao Nang to Phuket
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- from Ao Nang / Krabi to Phuket (+Phuket Airport) you can also travel by private taxi/car
- transport by private taxi/car from Ao Nang to Phuket (+Airport) takes about 1-3 hours
- you can take a taxi to Phuket town, Phuket Airport, Phuket any hotel or Patong Kata Karon
- transfer by private taxi/car from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $65-435/car
- taxi companies to Phuket: Bangkok Taxi 24, Phuket Transfer, Andaman Taxis, Ramon Transport, Joy Taxi…
- you can search and book your private car/taxi to Phuket from Ao Nang in Thailand online
- there are various modern cars, vehicles and also modern luxury fast minivans between these sites
- you can search and book your private car/taxi from Ao Nang to Phuket online
- you can also get by private car from Patong to Khao Lak
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❓ FAQ – Travel from Ao Nang in Krabi to Phuket:
1. How you can book tickets / taxi from Ao Nang 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 2-2.5 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 1-1.5 hour.
- 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 $13-20/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi / car from Ao Nang to Phuket costs about $65-435/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.
13. Which are the most popular, best and beautiful islands in Thailand?
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- There are a lot of various interesting, beautiful and also isolated or tourist islands in Thailand. Most of them are in the Gulf of Thailand or Phang Nga Bay. Read this article: The Best Islands in Thailand.
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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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Ao Nang Travel and Tour | 15:00 | 17:15 | From $20.00 |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 11:40 | 13:30 | From $32.00 |
Koh Yao Sun Smile | 13:40 | 15:30 | From $32.00 |
Green Planet | 10:30 | 12:20 | From $32.00 |
🚍 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 | 12:30 | From $13.00 |
Krabi Sea Pearl | 11:00 | 14:30 | From $13.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 06:00 | 10:00 | From $16.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 08:00 | 12:00 | From $16.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 10:00 | 14:00 | From $16.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 12:00 | 16:00 | From $16.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 14:00 | 18:00 | From $16.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 16:00 | 20:00 | From $16.00 |
438 Phuket Krabi Transp. | 17:20 | 21:20 | From $16.00 |
🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Ao Nang to Phuket (+Airport) + Fares:
Taxi Schedule - Ao Nang to Phuket | Departs | Travel Time | Price (Car) |
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Bangkok Taxi 24 | Any Time | 02:30 | From $68.00 |
Bangkok Taxi 24 | Any Time | 03:00 | From $77.00 |
Phuket Transfer | Any Time | 03:00 | From $71.00 |
Phuket Transfer | Any Time | 03:30 | From $77.00 |
Andaman Taxis | Any Time | 02:15 | From $74.00 |
Andaman Taxis | Any Time | 03:00 | From $86.00 |
Ramon Transp. | Any Time | 03:00 | From $85.00 |
King Travel | Any Time | 02:00 | From $77.00 |
King Travel | Any Time | 03:00 | From $86.00 |
King Travel | Any Time | 03:30 | From $89.00 |
3 Ways of Transfer from Ao Nang to Phuket:
| 1. FERRY / BOAT from Ao Nang to Phuket | |
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| Transport Option | Ferry / Speedboat |
| One-Way Ticket Price | $20-35/pp (varies by class and boat) |
| Travel Time | 2-2.5 hours |
| Transport Companies | Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel and Tour, Green Planet |
| Arrival Points | Rassada Pier or Bang Rong Pier in Phuket |
| Departure Points | Nopparat Thara Pier or Floating Pier East Railay |
| 2. VAN / MINIBUS from Ao Nang to Phuket | |
| Transport Option | Van / Minibus |
| Price | $13-16/pp |
| Travel Time | 3.5-4 hours |
| Transport Companies | 438 Phuket Krabi Transport, Krabi Sea Pearl |
| Arrival Points | Phuket Bus Terminal 1 or Phuket Bus Terminal 2 |
| 3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Ao Nang to Phuket | |
| Transport Option | Private Taxi / Car |
| Travel Time | 1-3 hours |
| Arrival Points | Phuket town, Phuket Airport, Phuket hotels (e.g., Patong, Kata, Karon) |
| Price | $65-435/car |
| Taxi Companies | Bangkok Taxi 24, Phuket Transfer, Andaman Taxis, Ramon Transport… |
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