Transportation in Phuket

Transportation in Phuket

There are wide modes of transportation in Phuket which make coming to the city convenient and easy. In order to have a nice and hassle free trip, travelers should have a fair idea of the various modes of transport options in Phuket.

◊  Phuket Taxi Service
Phuket taxi service ranks among the popular transport modes in the area. They are convenient and also affordable. The tuk-tuks- the famous three-wheeled vehicles are still seen in some parts of the city. There are also four-wheeled red vehicles open on both sides that you can opt for. The standard rate for a ride from one point in Patong to another is around 50 Baht, from Patong to Phuket is around 150 Baht, from Patong to Karen Beach is around 100 Baht, and from Patong to the airport (a forty five minute ride) is around 450 Baht. These taxis are easily available in Phuket and Patong.

◊ Phuket Bus Service
There is a daytime bus service (songthaew) to most parts of the island. Songthaew (means two rows) refers to the two wooden benches that run down each side of this colorful wooden-bodied public transport vehicle. All buses operate on a fixed pre-ordained route between popular locations like Patong and back to the songthaew stop or Ranong Road in Phuket Town. The bus fare between Patong and Phuket Town is around 15-20 Baht, and the travel time is about thirty minutes.

For short sightseeing trips from Phuket Island you can avail of the Phuket Ferry Service and long-tail boats. If you want to go to other parts of the country quickly and conveniently, you can always avail a flight from the Phuket International Airport.


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