How much is the train from Bangkok to Phuket?

How much is the train from Bangkok to Phuket?

The train travel time is 11 hours 40 minutes (plus the journey to the railway station and the journey from Surat Thani to Phuket), the ticket cost is $52 for a first-class ticket and $35 – for a second-class one. Tickets can be bought on the Internet or at Hua Lamphong railway station ticket office.

Can you take a train from Bangkok to Phuket?

From Bangkok to Phuket by Train Trains don't go all the way from Bangkok to Phuket, but you can hop on one until you reach the town of Surat Thani and then switch to a bus for the rest of the journey. The train ride takes anywhere from 8.5 to 12 hours, depending on which train you choose.

How can I go from Bangkok to Phuket?

Buses from the Southern Bus Terminal of Bangkok to Phuket are the most reliable and convenient way of travelling between the two cities and take up to 13 hours to reach Phuket. Both air-conditioned as well as non-air-conditioned buses are available at different prices.

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Phuket?

Fly into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok's international airport, is the cheapest airport to fly into Thailand. Flights can be up to $200 cheaper than if you were to fly into Phuket or Chang Mai.

Can you get a boat from Bangkok to Phuket?

Travel from Bangkok to Phuket by boats A ferry, a shuttle boat, a night boat or even a longtail boat, there are several choices. Bus + ferry or boat transfer formulas are also available...

How safe is Phuket?

Phuket is quite a safe destination for female travelers, who are unlikely harassed because of how they're dressed, and doesn't have significant issues with violent street crime. The two biggest criminal threats to female tourists in Phuket are drink spiking and scams.

How do I get to Phuket by train?

Trains do not run to Phuket, which is unfortunate as train travel in Thailand is both a cheap and comfortable, if slightly slow way to travel. However, you can take a train from Hualamphong Station in Bangkok to Phun Phin near Surat Thani, where you can catch a coach to Phuket.

Is it better to go to Phuket or Bangkok?

If you're looking for sun, sea and sand in a beautiful location with great nightlife options then Phuket will be a better choice than Bangkok. However if your priority is great food and cultural experiences, alongside evening fun, then Bangkok – which is cheaper than Phuket – will suit you more.

What month should you avoid Thailand?

When to avoid traveling in Thailand Chiang Mai: If possible, avoid visiting from mid-February through early April. This is “burning season” and air quality can be quite bad. Similan Islands: The National Marine Park is closed between the months of November through March.

What is the best month to go to Thailand?

The best to visit Thailand is during the cool and dry season between November and early April, when temperatures range from 84°F to 97°F. However, the climate varies throughout the country, so you can visit all year round.

How to get from Bangkok to Phuket by train?

• The best way to travel overland from Bangkok to Phuket is to take an overnight sleeper train to Surat Thani and then a direct bus service to Phuket. Bus services to Phuket depart in the morning from outside the front of Surat Thani Railway Station. Train times from Bangkok to Surat Thani.

Where are the bus stations in Phuket?

• Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is located 5 km north of Phuket Town. Surat Thani Railway Station is located 16 km to the west of Surat Thani city centre. Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station is the final stop on Thailand’s Southern Railway Station and is located in Bangkok’s China Town District.

How to get from Phuket Airport to Surat Thani railway station?

• The journey by shared taxi from from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 takes about 15 minutes and costs 15 THB per person which pay on board the taxi. By bus it takes about 4 hours 30 minutes to travel from Phuket to Surat Thani Railway Station, which includes a 30 minute stop about halfway at a roadside restaurant with free toilets.

How to get from Bangkok Hua Lamphong railway station to Phuket?

• Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station is the final stop on Thailand’s Southern Railway Station and is located in Bangkok’s China Town District. To start the journey you need to get to Phuket Bus Terminal 2, which is an out of town long distance bus terminal.