Phuket transport and travel information: Thailand

Getting There
Located off the southwest coast, just an hour's flight from Bangkok, Phuket is linked to the mainland by a causeway and is thus accessible by road as well as by air.

There are many daily flights from Bangkok, as well as direct air links with Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and Europe. Alternatively, there are overnight bus services from Bangkok

Getting Around
Resort hotels generally offer shuttle bus services into Phuket Town, and also have taxi and car hire facilities. Jeeps and motorbikes can be hired from various shops in Phuket and at the main beaches. Mini taxis are plentiful in town. Boats to Phi Phi and other offshore islands depart from various points (mostly Makham Pier, Chalong Bay and Rawai Beach) and arrangements are easily made through your hotel travel counter, where you can also book tour excursions to Phangnga and elsewhere.

Airport to Town and Beaches
- By mini-bus to Phuket Town, 70 Baht** per person; to Kata, Karon, Patong, 400 Baht.**
- By limousine to town and Surin, 400 Baht**; to Kata, Karon, Patong, 600 Baht**.

In Town
No public buses, but there are mini-buses which operate a communal service. Just tell your destination to the driver. In town journeys cost 10 Baht.

Town to Beaches
There are mini-bus services between town and all tourist beaches. Buses leave for the beaches at the market on Ranong Road at half-hour intervals until 6.00 pm. After that, you must hire a taxi. Bus fare: about 10-30 Baht**.

Private cars, jeeps and motorcycle can be hired from rental companies for your convenience.