How to travel from Trang to Phuket, Thailand
The distance between Trang and Phuket is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Trang to Phuket by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Phuket → Trang if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2.
- Duration4hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costTHB 365($10)
Sri Trang Tour
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trang and Phuket
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trang to Phuket by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 365 ($10) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Trang and Phuket is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Trang and Phuket by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trang to Phuket is to take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx THB 365 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Trang and Phuket, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 365 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Trang and Phuket. We recommend that you take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trang and Phuket. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Trang and Phuket with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4hrs.
Sri Trang Tour and Local minivan run regular bus services between Trang and Phuket. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trang to Phuket. We recommend that you take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Phuket is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Phuket. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Trang and Phuket. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trang to Phuket is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around THB 365 ($10).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trang and Phuket
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | THB 365($10) | every 4 hours | 276km (171 miles) |
| Bus via Krabi Bus Station | 5h 30m | THB 615($17) | hourly | 289km (180 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | THB 910($25) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trang and Phuket
Bus companies
Sri Trang Tour
Local minivan
Airports near Phuket
The following major airports near Phuket offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Phuket
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Phuket
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 147km (92 miles) from Phuket