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Phuket Thai Hua Museum
A well-curated museum on Thalang Road showing Phuket’s tin mining past, Chinese and Malay influences, and the growth of the old town.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 46 m
Buses on 18 Sept
5
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Pak Nam to Phuket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pak Nam to Phuket will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 buses from Pak Nam to Phuket, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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JIJIE TOUR AND TRAVELOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Pak Nam to Phuket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a ferry costs an average of £25.
Distance: 60 km
Most popular Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pak Nam to Phuket:
A coach is £15 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Pak Nam to Phuket costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Phuket take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 9m.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £69. The journey takes 4h 9m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Jijie Tour and Travel, Good Luck Lanta, Nakhonborrikarn, Andaman Shuttle, Nakhon Borrikarn.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Pak Nam to Phuket coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 11:00 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 3h09 | 14:09 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
GOOD LUCK LANTA | 11:30 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 3h39 | 15:09 Phuket, Old Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
GOOD LUCK LANTA | 11:30 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 2h58 | 14:28 Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
10-5145 | 11:50 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 15:50 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 11:50 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h24 | 17:14 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 12:00 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h10 | 17:10 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
10-4851 | 13:50 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 17:50 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 13:50 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h24 | 19:14 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 14:00 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h10 | 19:10 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
GOOD LUCK LANTA | 14:30 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 3h39 | 18:09 Phuket, Old Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
GOOD LUCK LANTA | 14:30 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 2h58 | 17:28 Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 15:20 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h24 | 20:44 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
10-4786 | 15:20 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 19:20 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 15:30 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h10 | 20:40 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 16:50 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h24 | 22:14 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
10-4808 | 16:50 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 20:50 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 17:00 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h10 | 22:10 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 19:50 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h24 | 1:14 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
10-4811 | 19:50 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 4h00 | 23:50 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
NAKHONBORRIKARN | 20:00 Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 5h10 | 1:10 Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Pak Nam to Phuket run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest coach covers the 60 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 60 km |
Average bus duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 7:00 |
Last bus 19:30 |
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Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 -> Phuket Old Town
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Most Pak Nam to Phuket buses use the Pak Nam, Krabi Town to Phuket, Old Bus Terminal station pair, with some services arriving at Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2. Use this guide to compare Pak Nam and Phuket bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pak Nam, Krabi Town is 2 km from Pak Nam city centre. Public transport options include:
Pak Nam, Krabi Town has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants serving Thai cuisine
ATMs are several ATMs from Thai banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Pak Nam, Krabi Town.
Available at Pak Nam, Krabi Town: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pak Nam, Krabi Town: Basic wheelchair access.
Phuket, Old Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Phuket, Old Bus Terminal.
Available at Phuket, Old Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phuket, Old Bus Terminal: Basic ramps.
Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 3 km from Phuket city centre. Public transport options include:
Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and small shops selling local food and snacks
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are aTM machines from major Thai banks.
Ticket office support is available at Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2.
Available at Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ratsada, Phuket Bus Terminal 2: Wheelchair accessible.
Bypass Road (Phuket) is 1 km from Phuket city centre. Public transport options include:
Bypass Road (Phuket) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines on site.
Ticket office support is available at Bypass Road (Phuket).
Available at Bypass Road (Phuket): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bypass Road (Phuket): Wheelchair accessible.
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