How to go → KRABI to PHUKET? ☀️

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How to travel from Krabi to Phuket? You can travel by bus, minivan, private taxi/car or ferry/boat.

1. Ferry – Krabi to Phuket
2. Bus – Krabi to Phuket
3. Taxi – Krabi to Phuket
4. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Krabi to Phuket you can travel by ferry, bus, minivan, private car.

    • Travel distance from Krabi to Phuket in Thailand is about 165 km by bus/van, taxi or about 80 km if you take a ferry/boat. There are 3 options how you can reach Phuket from Krabi – travel by tourist bus/minivan, private taxi/car or you can take a ferry/boat. The most popular and best way is to travel by ferry to Phuket. Transfer by ferry/boat from Krabi to Phuket takes about 1-3 hours. You can take a ferry from Ao Nang or Railay or other piers in Krabi. You can also take a private transfer + ferry from the hotel in Krabi.
    • Another way how you can go to Phuket from Krabi is to travel by bus/minivan. Transfer by bus/minivan from Krabi to Phuket takes about 3-4.5 hours. There are buses or minivans from Krabi Bus Terminal or Krabi Airport. The last option how you can go to Phuket is to travel by private taxi/car. Transfer by private taxi/car from Krabi to Phuket takes about 2-4 hours. There is no direct flight from Krabi to Phuket. From Phuket you can also travel to Khao Sok by bus/van or taxi or by ferry to Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bay.

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    • Travel by train is not possible, becaues there is no railway to Phuket from Krabi. Phuket belongs to the one of the most popular tourist site in the southern part of Thailand. This site offers a lot of tourist activities, beautiful beaches and bays, boat trips, historical temples and other tourist fun. It is a very large area and a good idea how to explore this place is to rent a motorbike / scooter. From Phuket you can also travel by ferry to Koh Phi Phi, the next tourist pearl in Thailand. Phuket in the Andaman Sea is the largest Thai island with an area of ​​543 km2. Read the instructions how you can get to Phuket from Krabi below in this article and book tickets online.
Transfer Mode – Krabi to Phuket: Travel Time Cost Range
Ferry / Boat 1-3 hours $20-40/pp
Bus / Van 3-4.5 hours $8-29/pp
Private Car / Taxi with a driver 2-4 hours $65-130 (car)

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How do I get from Krabi to Phuket?


1. FERRY / BOAT from Krabi to Phuket

The fastest, most convenient and interesting option for transferring from Krabi to Phuket is by speedboat or ferry. This option will also allow you to see a part of the Phang Nga Bay area. Boat transfers from Krabi to Phuket will be offered by companies such as Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel and Tour, Bundhaya Speed ​​Boat Club, Seatran Phuket, Green Planet, KP Travel and Tour, Supaporn Speedboat, or others.

To a greater extent, these companies mainly offer smaller speedboats. Boats and ferries can depart from various places in Krabi, e.g. from Floating Pier East Railay, Ao Nam Mao Pier, Nopparat Thara Pier, Ao Nang and others. In Phuket, boats and ferries arrive mainly at Rassada Pier, which is a short distance from the city center, or at Laem Hin Pier, Bang Rong Pier, or other piers, depending on the company.

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It is probably best to choose a transfer to Rassada Pier, you will be a short distance from the city and everything will be within easy reach. The speedboat/ferry transfer from Krabi to Phuket takes approximately 1-3 hours, the stated travel time varies depending on the type of boat and company, the faster options are usually smaller speedboats. The fastest boat transfers are usually offered by Bundhaya Speed ​​Boat.

The boat / ferry transfer from Krabi to Phuket costs between $20-40/pp, these prices may vary throughout the year and are not fixed. The boats operate mainly during the tourist season and outside the tourist season the schedule may be limited and transfers may be cancelled in case of bad weather. You can easily find and buy boat and ferry tickets from Krabi to Phuket online well in advance.


🚢 Ferry Schedule / Timetable from Krabi to Phuket:

Ferry Schedule – Krabi to Phuket: Departure in Krabi Arrival in Phuket
Koh Yao Sun Smile 11:40 13:30
Koh Yao Sun Smile 13:40 15:30
Bundhaya 11:00 12:30
Bundhaya 15:00 16:30
Seatran Phuket 12:30 14:00
Seatran Phuket 15:00 16:30
Seatran Phuket 15:15 18:00
Ao Nang Travel 15:15 18:30
Green Planet 09:15 11:30
Green Planet 11:00 12:30
Thubthim 10:00 15:30
KP Travel and Tour 11:30 13:30
KP Travel and Tour 13:30 15:30
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Speedboat of Koh Yao Sun Smile and ferry of Ao Nang Travel and Tour from Krabi to Phuket (photo: 12go.asia).


2. BUS / MINIVAN from Krabi to Phuket

Another option for transportation from Krabi to Phuket is a transfer by bus or a smaller minivan / minibus. The advantage of this option is that buses can depart and arrive at different places and you can choose where you want to go. Buses depart from, for example, Krabi Bus Terminal, Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao Pier, Krabi Airport and other places, minivans also depart from your hotel.

In Phuket, buses and minivans arrive at Phuket Bus Station 1, Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Patong, Kata Karon, Phuket Airport, Kamal Beach and other places. You will see all information about departure points in Krabi and arrival points in Phuket when searching and booking tickets. The timetable of these buses and minivans is very long and you will definitely choose your suitable departure and arrival point.

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Companies that offer transfers by buses and minivans to Phuket from Krabi are, for example: Good Luck Lanta Tour, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport, Jijie Tour and Travel, Call Me Taxi, Phantip 1970, 12GO Transport, Thubthim Siam Travel, PP All Season Travel and Tour, KP Travel and Tour, Minibus 1996 and others. Transfer by bus or minivan from Krabi to Phuket takes about 3-4.5 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and buses may be delayed.

Bus tickets to Phuket from Krabi cost between $8-29/pp, these prices vary depending on the type of bus, company and travel route. Bus tickets from Krabi to Phuket can again be easily found and purchased online in advance. It is advisable to arrive at the departure point in Krabi at least 30 minutes before the bus departs.


🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable from Krabi to Phuket:

Bus Schedule – Krabi to Phuket: Departure in Krabi Arrival in Phuket
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 06:00 09:30
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 06:40 10:10
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 07:20 10:50
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 08:00 11:30
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 08:40 12:10
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 09:20 12:50
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 10:00 13:30
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 10:40 14:10
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 11:20 14:50
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 12:00 15:30
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 12:40 16:10
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 13:20 16:50
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 14:00 17:30
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 14:40 18:10
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 15:20 18:50
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 16:00 19:30
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 16:40 20:10
483 Phuket Krabi Transport 17:20 20:50
Good Luck Lanta Tour 10:20 13:30
Good Luck Lanta Tour 10:30 13:30
Phantip 1970 08:00 11:00
Phantip 1970 10:00 13:00
Phantip 1970 12:00 15:00
Phantip 1970 16:00 19:00
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Bus and minivan from Krabi to Phuket – Good Luck Lanta Tour + 438 Phuket Krabi Transport (photo: 12go.asia).


3. PRIVATE TAXI/CAR from Krabi to Phuket

A very convenient, but at the same time the most expensive option for transferring from Krabi to Phuket is a private transfer by a modern car/taxi with a driver. The advantage of this option is booking the entire car and choosing your departure point, e.g. a hotel transfer in Krabi and an arrival point in Phuket. Some companies offer departures from places such as Krabi Airport, Krabi Town, Klong Jilad Pier, Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao Pier and other well-known places.

Companies that offer you transfers by private cars/taxi to Phuket from Krabi are e.g. Bangkok Taxi 24, Phuket Transfer Travel Andamanm, Andaman Taxis, Ramon Transport, Kim Transfers Thailand, Koh Ngai Camping, RTC Transport, Glassflower, Kanokwan Travel, King Travel, Call Me Taxi and others. These companies mainly offer smaller classic cars or larger minivans for several people, minivans are suitable for group travel.

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Transport by private car/taxi from Krabi to Phuket takes about 2-4 hours, this time varies depending on the company and the route operated. It may therefore be a little different if you are departing from a more distant place in Krabi and arriving at a more distant place in Phuket. A private car/taxi transfer costs between $65-150/car, these prices vary depending on the type of vehicle and also on the route or number of people being transported.

Smaller classic vehicles are always cheaper options, and minivans for more people are more expensive. However, you can always divide the fare and calculate it for individual passengers, so for example minivans for a group can also be a good option. You can search for and book your private car/taxi with driver from Krabi to Phuket online in advance.

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From Krabi to Phuket you can also travel by private taxi/car (photo: Bangkok Taxi 24, 12go.asia).


FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Krabi to Phuket:

1. How to book and buy tickets / taxi from Krabi to Phuket?

    • You can book tickets + private taxi from Krabi to Phuket online on 12go.asia ➜
    • you can also search and book another routes, e.g. Krabi to Bangkok, Krabi to Koh Phi Phi…

2. What is the travel time from Krabi to Phuket?

    • Travel by ferry/boat from Krabi to Phuket takes about 1-3 hours.
    • Travel by bus/minivan from Krabi to Phuket takes about 3-4.5 hours.
    • Travel by private taxi/car with a driver from Krabi to Phuket takes about 2-4 hours.

3. What is the travel distance from Krabi to Phuket?

    • Travel distance from Krabi to Phuket in Thailand is about 165 km by bus, taxi or about 80 km by ferry/boat.

4. How much does it cost to travel from Krabi to Phuket?

    • Transfer by ferry/boat from Krabi to Phuket costs about $20-40/pp.
    • Transfer by bus/minivan from Krabi to Phuket costs about $6-10/pp.
    • Transfer by private taxi/car with a driver from Krabi to Phuket costs about $65-150 (car).

5. Is it possible to travel by train or plane from Krabi to Phuket?

    • No, there is no train to Phuket from Krabi because there is no railway between these sites. There are also no direct flights from Krabi to Phuket, only flights with stopover in Bangkok, so to travel by plane does not make a sense in this case, because it takes a lot of time with stopover.

6. Where to rent a motorbike in Phuket or Krabi?

    • If you want to rent a motorbike or scooter in Phuket / Krabi or other site in Thailand, try to search these motorbikes or scooters online at Bikesbooking.

7. Is there a private taxi from Krabi to Phuket?

    • Yes, you can travel by private taxi / car to Phuket from Krabi town, hotel, airport or other tourist place. There are some local private taxi companies to Phuket and you can book your private car easily online.

8. What is the most cheapest way of transfer from Krabi to Phuket?

    • The most cheapest option of travel to Phuket from Krabi is to take a bus or private minivan. The most cheapest bus tickets from Krabi to Phuket start at $6/pp.

9. What is the best option of transfer from Krabi to Phuket?

    • The best and popular option of transfer to Phuket from Krabi is to travel by ferry or boat from Ao Nang or Railay.

10. Where to go from Phuket? And how?

    • From Phuket you can travel by bus or taxi to Khao Lak or Khao Sok National Park, or you can travel by ferry or boat to Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bay. You can also travel to Bangkok – the capital of Thailand.
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