1. Bus – Chumphon to Phuket
2. Train + Bus to Phuket
3. Taxi / Car to Phuket
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From Chumphon to Phuket you can travel by bus, train + bus, taxi.
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- The distance between Chumphon and Phuket in Thailand spans approximately 385 km by road via Surat Thani town. The favored mode of travel from Chumphon to Phuket is by train + bus/minivan through Surat Thani. This journey, combining Thai Railways train travel with bus/minivan transit to Phuket with a layover in Surat Thani, takes around 8-12 hours and costs about $10-25 per person. It’s also the most economical option for transfer. Note that there’s no direct Thai Railways train service to Phuket; trains only run to Surat Thani.
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- Another viable option for reaching Phuket from Chumphon is by tourist bus or minivan. Traveling by bus typically costs $12-15/pp and takes about 6-9 hours. For a more comfortable journey to Phuket from Chumphon, consider booking a private car or minivan. However, this mode of transportation comes at a higher price, ranging from $190-340 per vehicle. Various private taxi companies like Taxi with Ramon Transport, Axara Travel, or Andaman Taxis offer a selection of modern cars or speedy minivans. Additionally, from Chumphon, travelers can also opt to journey by boat to Koh Phangan or Koh Samui.
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- Phuket is Thailand’s largest island (543 km²) and also the sole island that functions as a province (the wealthiest in the country). Measuring 48 km long and about 22 km wide, it’s connected to the mainland by the renowned „Saphan Sarasim“ bridge, also known as the Lover’s Bridge. Historically, Phuket served as a significant regional hub, particularly in the tin mining industry during past centuries. The island’s multicultural society, influenced notably by Chinese and Malaysian cultures, was shaped by traders and laborers from across the globe. With its expansive area, Phuket offers diverse tourist attractions scattered throughout. From Phuket, travelers can also venture to Krabi by ferry and Ao Nang beach, other renowned tourist destinations in southern Thailand.
| Transfer Mode – Chumphon to Phuket: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus / Van | 6-9 hours | $12-15/pp |
| Train + Bus (via Surat Thani) | 8-12 hours | $10-25/pp |
| Private Car | 5-7 hours | $190-340 / car |
How do I get from Chumphon to Phuket?
1. BUS from Chumphon to Phuket
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- there are some tourist buses or minivans from Chumphon to Phuket
- you can use modern, comfortable, air-conditioned seat buses to Phuket
- bus ticket from Chumphon to Phuket costs about $12-15/pp
- travel by tourist bus from Chumphon to Phuket takes about 6-9 hours
- bus company from Chumphon to Phuket: Fame Tour, Rungkit Tour, Rungkit
- come to the bus station about 30 minutes before departure
- Book your bus ticket from Bangkok to Phuket online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
2. TRAIN + BUS from Chumphon to Phuket
A) Train from Chumphon to Surat Thani
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- Surat Thani is the closest railway station to Phuket
- travel distance from Chumphon to Surat Thani is about 200 km
- it is a cheap and comfortable way of transport between these cities
- train ticket from Chumphon to Surat Thani costs about $4-10/pp (seat)
- travel by train of Thai Railways from Chumphon to Surat Thani takes about 3-3.5 hours
- Book train tickets from Chumphon to Surat Thani online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- you can check current Thailand Railway Map + Thailand Train Timetable
B) Bus or Minivan from Surat Thani to Phuket
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- there a few tourist buses or fast minivans from Surat Thani to Phuket
- modern, comfortable, air-conditioned seat buses or comfortable minivans to Phuket
- travel by bus/van from Surat Thani to Phuket costs about $6-11/pp
- travel by tourist bus/van from Surat Thani to Phuket takes about 4-5.5 hours
- buses and minivans from Surat Thani arrive to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- read this article > How to travel from Surat Thani to Phuket?
3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Chumphon to Phuket
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- you can also travel by private taxi/car from Chumphon to Phuket
- travel time by private taxi or car from Chumphon to Phuket takes about 5-6.5 hours
- taxi companies from Chumphon to Phuket: Fame Tour, Ramon Transport, Axara Travel, Andaman Taxis, Kanokwan Tour, Kim Transfers Thailand, Glassflower
- transport by private taxi/car from Chumphon to Phuket costs about $190-400/car
- you can travel by private taxi to the hotel in Phuket, Phuket Airport, Patong beach
- from Patong in Phuket you can also travel to Ao Nang by private taxi/car
- there are modern comfortable cars or minivans for up to 9 passengers
- Book your private taxi/car from Chumphon to Phuket online on 12go.asia ➜
❓ FAQ + Info – Travel route from Chumphon to Phuket:
1. How to book and buy tickets + car from Chumphon to Phuket?
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- You can book and buy tickets from Chumphon to Phuket online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also book another tickets and routes, e.g. Chumphon > Surat Thani, Surat Thani > Phuket…
2. What is the travel time of transfer from Chumphon to Phuket?
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- Travel by tourist bus or minivan from Chumphon to Phuket takes about 6-9 hours.
- Travel by train + bus from Chumphon to Phuket (via Surat Thani) takes about 8-12 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Chumphon to Phuket takes about 5-7 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Chumphon to Phuket?
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- Travel distance from Chumphon to Phuket (via Surat Thani town) by road is about 385 km.
4. How much does it cost to get from Chumphon to Phuket?
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- Transport by tourist bus or minivan from Chumphon to Phuket costs about $12-15/pp.
- Transport by train + bus from Chumphon to Phuket (via Surat Thani) costs about $10-25/pp.
- Transport by private taxi/car from Chumphon to Phuket costs about $190-400/car.
5. Is there a direct train to Phuket from Chumphon?
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- No, there is no railway station in Phuket, so it is not possible to this site by direct train. But you can travel by train from Chumphon to Surat Thani and from Surat Thani you can take a tourist bus or minivan to Phuket.
6. What is the best and fast way of transfer from Chumphon to Phuket?
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- The best and fastest option how to get from Chumphon to Phuket is to travel by private car or taxi. But this way is the most expensive option, so another way is to take a tourist bus or minivan.
7. What is the most cheapest way of getting from Chumphon to Phuket?
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- The most cheapest option how to reach Phuket from Chumphon is to travel by train + bus/minivan via Surat Thani. Train tickets from Chumphon Railway Station to Surat Thani Railway Station are cheap. And there is a cheap transport by minivan from Surat Thani to Phuket.
8. Is it possible to travel by private taxi from Chumphon to Phuket?
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- Yes, you can book your private car, vehicle or comfortable minivan from Chumphon to Phuket online. Private car to Phuket is the most expensive option of transport from Chumphon, it starts at $200/car.
9. Is there also a direct flight from Chumphon to Phuket?
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- No, there are no direct flights to Phuket from Chumphon. But it is possible to travel by plane from Chumphon to Bangkok and from Bangkok you can take a direct flight to Phuket. But this way of transport does not make a sense.
10. Where to stay in Phuket? Hotel, resort or guesthouse?
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- Phuket is a large tourist area and offers various types of accommodation facilities almost everywhere.
- You can search and book your hotel in Phuket: Book accommodation in Phuket ➜ (Discount up to 60%).
11. Where you can go and travel from Phuket?
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- You can visit a few interesting islands close to Phuket. E.g. you can travel by ferry to Koh Yao Yai (travel time is about 30 minutes), or there are also some ferries to Koh Lipe (travel time is about 4.5-5 hours). You can also travel to Bangkok by plane, tourist bus, bus + train via Surat Thani or private car.
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🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Chumphon to Phuket + Prices:
| Taxi Schedule – Chumphon to Phuket: | Travel Time | Price (Car) |
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| Andaman Taxis | 5:30 | From $206.00 |
| Andaman Taxis | 6:30 | From $231.00 |
| Axara Travel | 5:00 | From $190.00 |
| Axara Travel | 6:30 | From $190.00 |
| Fame Tour | 6:00 | From $206.00 |
| Fame Tour | 6:00 | From $222.00 |
| Glassflower | 8:00 | From $310.00 |