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The bus from Phuket Town leaves Karon from in front of the 7/11 on Patak Rd every half hour. Buses are old blue trucks with bench seats along the sides of the back. They have Kata Karon Phuket written on the front and side of them. They cost 6obaht($1.80) per person. The trip takes about 45 min. Just jump inn the back and the driver will stop somewhere along the way and ask for the money. They stop at one of the main traffic circles (round abouts) in Phuket, the driver will point out the bus stop for the return just up the road. The stop is a 10-15 min walk to the main shopping center so take a map with you. There will be tuk tuk drivers at the bus stop offering to take you where ever you want to go. You can also get off the bus before the end 5min for the central festival and Big C but you need know where you are going, so go with some one who has been before. There is no bus from Karon to Patong, you will need to take a tuk tuk.
Written Oct 7, 2010
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There are overnight buses (busstation is about 2-3 km east from the trainstation, off Siphunawat Rd.), you can buy the ticket in the bus station they ar very seldom completely full, or if you prefere daytime travel there are mini buses. Mini buses have offices opposite the trainstation (from where they leave), propably 20-30% more expensive as by bus. Prices for nightbuses are fixed, depend on the bus quality, for minibuses, up to 30%percent difference in different agencies, look around.
Written Jul 1, 2010
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Thai Baht 25 to and from any where (Bus Terminal to Patong Beach)
Don't be confused if you see a Blue Lorry coming your way saying PATONG PHUKET PATONG these are also use as Bus for Transport.
Frequency 15 to 30 Minutes
Updated Oct 11, 2008
Frequent departures from to Bangkok, it takes 12 hours and cost TB720.00 per way from Sai Tai Mai in Bangkok, Very comfortable ride with a midway stop for 15-20 minutes after six hours
The terminal is pretty basic and located in Old Phuket town, you can take publis bus to get to Patong Beach or Motorbike/TukTuk to any where for 50 ~ 100 Baht
Written Oct 9, 2008
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Song taews
There are only a few buses in Phuket and the main form of transport from beach to town is the song taew.
They are very colourful, with a sign showing where they are going. These buses leave from a stop by the fresh produce market in Phuket Town, then travel to every major beach area on the island.
It is slow but cheap way to get around with the fare from Phuket town to Patong now set at 20 Baht per person.
Motorcycle taxis
Individual owners of small motor bikes rent their services, carrying passengers, sort out youyr fare first!!
Renting your own car
The best way to get around and see the island is by far renting your own vehicle.
Roads are good in Phuket and the scenery is spectacular.
Car rental companies which offer full comprehensive insurance are:
National Car Rentals
Budget Car Rental
Avis
VIA
Updated Jan 19, 2008
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Why pay 400B and above to get to Phuket Town. Use the local bus service as we did, it costs 20B a person.
They look over sized sawngthaew and they leave from Thaweewong Road (beach road). Yo can flag one down and they will stop. Services stop at 5pm. They stop at the fountain circle roundabout.
Updated Oct 21, 2007
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You could take a bus from Patong Beach to Phuket Town for THB20. Frequency is about 30 mins but we do see at least two buses at the depot everytime. The departure point is just opposite Café Del Mar at the southern end of Patong Beach.
The bus will travel through town via Bangla Road and stopping along the way to pick up passengers before finally heading off across the hills to Phuket Town.
Written Jun 21, 2007
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One of the cheapest mode of transportation from Airport to Patong Beach is to take the join minibus. Tickets are priced at THB150 and can be purchased at the counter upon exit of the arrival hall. You may also pay direct to the driver who will make purchase of the tickets on your behalf. The mini bus will depart when they have 10 passengers. Turn to your left and you will see a mini bus signage.
Although the price of THB150 is cheap compared to the price of a taxi, I would caution those in a hurry to pay the extra THB to have your own taxi to bring you direct to your destination. I would consider taking the join minibus as a tourist trap as they don’t even ask us where we were all going when we board.
Finally, we were all driven to a travel agent company where they gave an excuse that there were so many of us and need to check our tickets and make some rearrangements. So we were all asked to seat at the desk. The staff asked where we are going and have we booked our accommodations and tours. He tried to sell us accommodation and tour packages and we gave them the we are not interested look. We wasted half an hour of our time here where we have to wait for the rest to be brainwashed. Surprisingly, the rest were local Thais and they all signed up their packages either for tour or accommodations. Probably they were given locals prices.
Updated Jun 21, 2007
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If you want to get around cheap, i suggest you take the local transport. Just note that there is 2 bus stations in Phuket town. One runs within Phuket island and the other runs interstate. Make sure you check out where you should be.
1) Patong beach to Phuket town - 20 BHT. Busses runs every hour along patong beach.
2) Phuket town to Phuket Airport - 55 BHT. Busses runs every hour
Written May 2, 2007
at phuket bus terminal, it seems like there's no cheaper way to get to patong because drivers would approach you and refuse to tell you the options available. but there is. at the market, there's a vehicle there which the local people use. to patong beach it costs 20b only! waaay cheaper than 250b the driver charged us.
Written Jan 20, 2007
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