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Is there a direct bus from Pattaya to Phuket?

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Yes, a direct bus from Pattaya to Phuket exists. It is an overnight service by Sawadee Tour, which departs once a day and allows you to reach the island without transfers. Travel time is about 17 hours; the bus leaves in the afternoon and arrives in Phuket in the morning, which is very convenient: you save on one night in a hotel and arrive in time for check-in or the start of excursions.

Key details of the direct Pattaya – Phuket bus

  • Carrier: Sawadee Tour (the only operator of the direct route).
  • Departure: from the company's own bus station at Pattaya 3rd Road (view on map) at 15:00.
  • Arrival in Phuket: at the new bus terminal Bus Terminal-2 (on Thepkrasattri Road, behind Phuket Town, on the map) around 08:00 the next day.
  • Ticket price: from 1205 baht (~$34).
  • Comfort: reclining seats, air conditioning, rest stops along the way.

How to buy a ticket: It is better to book tickets in advance – on 12Go.asia or at the Sawadee Tour office in Pattaya. City travel agencies usually do not sell them.

How to get from Phuket bus station to the beach?

From Bus Terminal-2 you can get to popular beaches (Patong, Karon, Kata) by:

  • Taxi or tuk-tuk – about 400 baht to the nearest beaches.
  • With a transfer through Phuket Town: first by songthaew to the city (20 baht), then by minibus to the desired beach (30–50 baht).
  • Renting a motorbike right at the bus station – from 250 baht/day.

Alternatives to the direct bus

If the direct service does not fit your schedule or tickets are unavailable, you can travel with a transfer in Bangkok: first from Pattaya to Bangkok (bus from 148 baht), and then from there to Phuket (about 40 departures a day, from 800 baht). This option gives more flexibility but requires a connection of at least 2–3 hours. Learn more about how to get from Pattaya to Bangkok.

The fastest way is by plane: from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket, tickets cost from 1000 baht, flight time is 1.5 hours. You can get to Suvarnabhumi from Pattaya by direct bus in 2 hours (from 130 baht).

You can find out much more details, schedules and fresh prices in our honest guide: How to get from Pattaya to Phuket on your own: all ways, prices, timetable.

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