How to go → SIEM REAP to PHUKET? ☀️

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How you can travel from Siem Reap to Phuket? You can take a flight, bus, bus+train or private taxi to Phuket.

1. Flight to Phuket
2. Bus/Van to Phuket
3. Bus + Train to Phuket
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From Siem Reap to Phuket you can travel by plane, bus, bus+train, taxi/car.

    • Travel distance from Siem Reap to Phuket in Thailand is about 1240 km via Bangkok, by tourist bus or train. The best and fast option how to get to Phuket from Siem Reap is to take a direct flight. Flight from Siem Reap Airport to Phuket Airport costs about $80-100/pp and travel time is only about 1.5 hour, but the flight schedule is limited. Another option is to travel by bus or minivan via Bangkok. There are buses from Siem Reap to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Phuket. Travel by bus to Phuket from Siem Reap costs about $43-75/pp and it takes about 24-28 hours. Buses go via Poipet border crossing to Thailand. You can also travel by train of Thai Railways, but only from Aranyaparthet to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Surat Thani, not directly from Siem Reap. From Surat Thani you can take a tourist bus or minivan to Phuket. Aranyaprathet Railway Station is about 3km from Poipet. You can also book your private car/taxi from Siem Reap to Phuket via Bangkok. Travel by private car to Phuket takes about 23-25 hours via Bangkok and it is the most expensive option of transfer. From Phuket you can also travel to southern Thailand, you can travel by ferry to Krabi or you can visit Koh Phi Phi – the most visited island in Phang Nga Bay. Book and buy bus/train tickets or flights from Siem Reap to Phuket online.

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    • Phuket, the richest and most popular recreation area in Thailand, offers many opportunities for sports and cultural activities. Today, it is a luxurious location with luxurious hotels, beautiful sandy beaches and a high level of tourist service. Monuments and ubiquitous Buddhist temples await you, you can also admire natural attractions, with small children you have to visit one of the amusement parks. Holidays on the popular Thai islands simply have everything for all the visitors. The ideal conditions for a holiday are mainly from November to March, when the humidity is lower and precipitation hardly occurs. This island province of dreams in the Andaman Sea is famous for its unusual scenery of mountains, rainforest and its waterfalls. The island has unique long beaches, covered with white sand and lined with palm and pine groves. Phuket, an hour’s flight from Bangkok, is without a doubt a gem among many Thai beach and island paradises in the south. Sparsely populated Phuket offers its guests a beautiful landscape. Phuket is a paradise for sports enthusiasts. Water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, water skiing and scuba diving are well organized. Before you arrive to Phuket, you should also read carefully this article: Weather in Phuket. There are 4 ways how you can reach Phuket from Siem Reap in Cambodia – take a flight to Phuket Airport, travel by tourist bus, bus+train or you can take a private transfer via Bangkok. From Phuket you can also travel by van / minibus, private taxi or speedboat to Ao Nang and visit Railay Beach.

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How do I get from Siem Reap to Phuket?


1. FLIGHT from Siem Reap to Phuket

    • direct flight is the fastest way how to reach Phuket in Thailand from Siem Reap
    • airlines to Phuket from Siem Reap: Thai Air Asia
    • flight from Siem Reap to Phuket takes about 1.5 hour (direct flight)
    • there are also flights to Phuket with stopover, e.g. in Bangkok
    • direct flight from Siem Reap to Phuket costs about $80-100/pp
    • flights from Siem Reap International Airport to Phuket International Airport
    • from Phuket Airport you can travel by bus / taxi to Patong or Karon / Kata
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Direct flight from Siem Reap to Phuket is the most fastest way of transfer between these cities.


2. BUS / MINIVAN from Siem Reap to Phuket


A) Bus / Minivan from Siem Reap to Bangkok

    • you can travel from Siem Reap to Bangkok also by tourist bus or minivan
    • tourist buses go via Poi Pet border crossing
    • tourist bus to Bangkok from Siem Reap is the most cheapest option of transfer
    • transport by tourist bus or minivan from Siem Reap to Bangkok is about 7.5-13 hours
    • bus ticket from Siem Reap to Bangkok costs about $21-32/pp
    • bus companies to Bangkok: Giant Ibis, Virak Buntham, Nattakan, Mekong Express
    • read this article: How do you get from Siem Reap to Bangkok?

B) Bus / Minivan from Bangkok to Phuket

    • from Bangkok to Phuket you can travel by tourist sleeper bus
    • bus companies to Phuket: Phuket Central, Bus Express, Phuket Travel, Thai Sriram…
    • travel time by tourist bus from Bangkok to Phuket is about 14 hours
    • travel by tourist bus from Bangkok to Phuket costs about $20-39/pp
    • read this article: How do you get from Bangkok to Phuket?
    • read the instructions before you book your bus tickets to Phuket
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Bus of Giant Ibis from Siem Reap to Bangkok, from Bangkok you can take another bus to Phuket (photo: 12go.asia).


3. BUS + TRAIN from Siem Reap to Phuket


A) Bus from Siem Reap to Poipet border crossing

    • from Siem Reap to Poipet border you can take a tourist bus or minivan
    • travel time from Siem Reap to Poipet by bus/minivan is about 3 hours
    • bus ticket from Siem Reap to Poipet border costs about $9-12/pp
    • some of these tourist buses or minivans go via Poipet to Bangkok
    • Search and book bus tickets from Siem Reap to Poipet on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜

B) Train from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok

    • you can travel by train from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok
    • Aranyaprathet city is about 3 km from Poipet border crossing
    • you can buy train ticket to Bangkok at the railway station in Aranyaprathet
    • transport by train from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok costs about $1.50-2.00/pp (seat)
    • it takes about 5.5 hours to reach Bangkok from Aranyaprathet by train
    • read this article: How do you get from Aranyaprathet to Bangkok?

C) Train from Bangkok to Surat Thani

    • from Bankgok to Surat Thani you can travel by train of Thai Railways
    • train ticket from Bangkok to Surat Thani costs about $8-50/pp (seat is the cheapest option)
    • transport from Bangkok to Surat Thani by train is the most cheapest way of transfer
    • travel time by train to Surat Thani from Bangkok is about 9-12 hours
    • there are also sleeper berths, 1st + 2nd class seats or berths
    • read this article: How do you get from Bangkok to Surat Thani?
    • you can check current Thailand Train Map + Thailand Train Timetable

D) Bus or minivan from Surat Thani to Phuket

    • from Surat Thani to Phuket you can travel by bus or minivan, or taxi
    • bus ticket from Surat Thani to Phuket costs about $6-12/pp
    • travel time by bus/minivan from Surat Thani to Phuket is about 4-5 hours
    • private taxi or car from Surat Thani to Phuket costs about $130-180/pp
    • read this article: How do you get from Surat Thani to Phuket?
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From Aranyaprathet you can travel by train to Bangkok and from Bangkok you can take another train to Surat Thani.


4. TAXI / PRIVATE CAR from Siem Reap to Phuket


A) Private car / taxi from Siem Reap to Bangkok

    • private car / taxi is the most expensive option of transfer to Bangkok
    • travel by private car from Siem Reap to Bangkok takes about 9-10 hours
    • private taxi from Siem Reap to Bangkok costs about $265-300/car
    • private cars to Bangkok from Siem Reap offers Glassflower company
    • read this article: How to travel from Bangkok from Siem Reap?

B) Private car / taxi from Bangkok to Phuket

    • from Bangkok to Phuket town you can travel by private taxi / car
    • travel time by taxi/car from Bangkok to Phuket is about 13 hours
    • travel by taxi or car from Bangkok to Phuket costs about $380-500/car
    • private taxi companies to Phuket: Bangkok Taxi24, Glassflower
    • read this article: How to travel from Bangkok to Phuket?
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From Siem Reap to Phuket you can travel by private car or taxi via Bangkok (photo: Glassflower, 12go.asia).


FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Siem Reap to Phuket:

1. How to book tickets or flights from Siem Reap to Phuket?

    • You can book tickets + flights from Siem Reap to Phuket on Baolau or 12go.asia.
    • You can also book another tickets and routes, e.g. Siem Reap > Bangkok, Surat Thani > Phuket…

2. What is the travel time from Siem Reap to Phuket?

    • Travel by plane from Siem Reap to Phuket takes about 1.5 hour (direct flight).
    • Travel by bus or minivan from Siem Reap to Phuket (via Bangkok) takes about 24-28 hours.
    • Travel by bus + train from Siem Reap to Phuket (via Aranyaprathet, Bangkok) takes about 24-28 hours.
    • Travel by taxi or private car from Siem Reap to Phuket (via Bangkok) takes about 23-25 hours.

3. What is the travel distance from Siem Reap to Phuket?

    • Travel distance from Siem Reap to Phuket is about 1240 km by land (bus, train) via Bangkok and Surat Thani.

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

    • Transfer by bus or minivan from Siem Reap to Phuket (via Bangkok) costs about $43-75/pp.
    • Transfer by plane from Siem Reap to Phuket costs about $80-180/pp.
    • Transfer by bus + train from Siem Reap to Phuket (via Aranyaprathet, Bangkok) costs about $30-70/pp.
    • Transfer by taxi or private car from Siem Reap to Phuket (via Bangkok) costs about $650-800/car.

5. What is the best and fast way of transfer from Siem Reap to Phuket?

    • The best and fastest way how to reach Phuket in Thailand from Siem Reap in Cambodia is to to take a direct flight. Flight schedule is limited, but this flight takes only about 1.5 hour from Siem Reap Airport to Phuket Airport.

6. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Siem Reap to Phuket?

    • The most cheapest way how to get to Phuket from Siem Reap is to travel by bus and train via Aranyaprathet (Poipet), Bangkok and Surat Thani. But you shold know – this way of transport takes about 24-28 hours.

7. Where and how to rent a motorbike in Phuket – Thailand?

    • If you want to rent a motorbike or scooter in Phuket, try to search these bikes online at Bikesbooking.

8. Is it possible to travel from Siem Reap to Phuket by train?

    • There is no direct train from Siem Reap in Cambodia to Phuket in Thailand. But there is a train from Aranyaprathet (about 3 km from Poipet) to Bangkok and another train from Bangkok to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani you can take a bus or private minivan to Phuket.

9. Where you can travel from Phuket?

    • You can explore and visit some islands in the east of Phuket. You can travel by ferry to Koh Yao Yai or you can visit some of the most visited island in this area – Koh Phi Phi. There are various ferries between Koh Yao Yai – Krabi – Koh Phi Phi – Koh Lanta and Koh Lipe. You can also travel by bus or car to Surat Thani town. You can also go from Patong Beach in Phuket to Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand.

10. Where to stay in Phuket?

    • Phuket in southern Thailand has various types of accommodation almost everywhere. There are cheap or luxury hotels, guesthouses and also some hostels for low-cost backpackers.There are also homestays and bungalows.
    • Search your accommodation in Phuket > Book your hotel in Phuket online.

11. What are the transport options in Thailand?

    • There are various ways how you can travel in Thailand. You can use tourist buses, minivans, private cars, train, domestic flights or speedboats to various islands. Read this article: Transportation in Thailand, you can find there a lot of options and how to book and buy tickets.

12. Which are the most popular and nice islands in Thailand?

    • There are a lot of various interesting, nice 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.

13. How to travel solo in Thailand?

    • Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.

14. What are the most interesting things and facts about Thailand?

    • In summary, Thailand is a multifaceted gem that captivates visitors with its unique blend of cultural heritage, culinary excellence, and warm hospitality. From the enchanting traditions of its classical arts like Khon to the exhilarating water festivities of Songkran, the country offers a sensory feast. Thailand’s diverse landscapes, ranging from tropical islands to mountainous regions, contribute to its allure, making it a destination that seamlessly combines ancient traditions with modern vibrancy. The symphony of flavors in Thai cuisine and the welcoming smiles of its people further enrich the tapestry of experiences. Read this article: 15 Interesting Things of Thailand.

15. What are the most beautiful beaches in Thailand?

    • Thailand’s coastline is adorned with an exquisite tapestry of beaches, each possessing its own allure, whether it’s the dramatic limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters of Railay Beach, the vibrant nightlife and golden sands of Patong Beach, Ao Nang area and Koh Phi Phi Archipelago in Krabi District, or the tranquil, coconut palm-fringed shores of Koh Samui, collectively creating a symphony of natural beauty that beckons travelers to immerse themselves in the unparalleled charm of this tropical paradise. Read this article: 20 Most Beuatiful Beaches in Thailand.

16. What is the weather and climate in Thailand?

    • Weather in Thailand varies across three main seasons, creating a tropical climate. The hot season typically spans from March to June, with temperatures ranging from 77°F to 95°F (25°C to 35°C). During this period, the weather is characterized by intense heat and occasional brief showers. The rainy season occurs from July to October, bringing heavy monsoon rains and increased humidity. Average temperatures remain high, ranging from 77°F to 88°F (25°C to 31°C). The cool season, from November to February, is marked by milder temperatures and lower humidity. Average temperatures range from 64°F to 86°F (18°C to 30°C), making it a popular time for tourism.

17. Is traveling and living in Thailand cheap or expensive?

    • The cost of traveling and living in Thailand can vary depending on various factors such as lifestyle, location, and personal preferences. Generally, Thailand is known for being a budget-friendly destination, attracting travelers seeking affordable adventures. While Thailand is known for being a budget-friendly destination, costs can vary depending on whether you choose to live in popular tourist areas or less-explored regions. Overall, many people find that the cost of living in Thailand offers good value for money.

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