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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 13 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£36
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
2 h 45 m
Ferries on 13 Sept
7
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ban Saladan to Phuket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ban Saladan to Phuket will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £28.
On Sun 13 Sept, we found 7 ferries from Ban Saladan to Phuket, including 7 direct services.
On Sun 13 Sept the direct ferries cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest ferries will take 5 h 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.
Andaman Wave Master
Andaman Wave Master
Andaman Wave Master
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Andaman Wave MasterOmio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Ban Saladan to Phuket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a ferry costs an average of £30.
Distance: 41 nautical miles (77 km)
Most popular Ferry | Coach |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ban Saladan to Phuket:
A coach is £15 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Ban Saladan to Phuket costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Phuket take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 5m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 09:30 | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 05:30 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 18:15 | Duration 5h15 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Ban Saladan to Phuket ferries for tomorrow, Sunday 13 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andaman Wave Master | 8:00 Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 7h00 | 15:00 Phuket Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 8:00 Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 5h00 | 13:00 Phuket | 0 changesdirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 12:30 Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 3h00 | 15:30 Phuket Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 12:30 Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 1h30 | 14:00 Phuket Chean Vanich Pier | 0 changesdirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 13:00 Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 5h15 | 18:15 Phuket Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 16:00 Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 3h00 | 19:00 Phuket Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 16:00 Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 1h15 | 17:15 Phuket Chean Vanich Pier | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Ban Saladan to Phuket run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 14 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 16:00. The fastest ferry covers the 41 nautical miles (77 km) distance in 5h 0m. There are 46 sailings per week.

Distance 41 nautical miles (77 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Ferries per day 14 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 46 |
Fastest ferry 5h 0m |
First ferry 7:00 |
Last ferry 16:00 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Tipping is not compulsory. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave about 5-10% in restaurants if no service charge is added.
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Phuket International Airport -> Phuket Bus Terminal 1, Phuket Town
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ban Saladan to Phuket by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Phuket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ban Saladan to Phuket ferries use the Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) to Phuket port pair, with some services arriving at Phuket Airport. Use this guide to compare Ban Saladan and Phuket ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Phuket Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options are available in the terminal.
Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs located near main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Phuket Airport.
Available at Phuket Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phuket Airport: Terminal is wheelchair accessible.
Phuket Chean Vanich Pier has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phuket Chean Vanich Pier: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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