pattaya to phuket

[One hung low]

going to pay my lady friend a visit next trip. i will be in patts and she in Phuket. best option? i have to travel from patts to Phuket. plane, bus. e.t.c. any info appreciated. thanks.

[allwet]

Plane from BKK is easiest and quickest. Other options such as train and bus will take at least 20-24 hours. Airfares are usually competitive.

[thegrogmonster]

You can get a return trip on Air Asia from Bangkok to Phuket for around 4,500 baht. This would be the easiest way to Phuket.

[don henley]

You can fly from the airport near Pattaya (forget name) with Bangkok Airways. It runs a good service straight into Phuket and will save you the hassle of going up to Bangkok. The fare s slightly more than you would pay with Air Asia or Nok from Bangkok but if you then add on taxi's up there it will work out about the same.

[whitespider - RIP]

Options

 

1. FLY - by far the best in terms of time.

 

2. Drive - 16 hours+ you need a share driver or take 2 days to get there.

 

3. Train - there is an overnight train from BKK. First class has sleepers but you have to book WELL in advance as its usually full. Takes around 18 hours as its slow..

[One hung low]

thanks guys, looks like i will jump on the big bird.