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Being an island, people often wonder how to reach Phuket easily.

The best way to reach Phuket is via taking a flight to Phuket International Airport, which is about 32 km from the centre of the city. Phuket is well connected to different parts of the world through flight and bus services. With numerous flights, like: Jet Airways, Thai Airways, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, and more operating to and fro between Phuket and Indian cities, one can conveniently cover the India to Phuket distance of approximately 3000 kms in 3 hours and 40 minutes or more.

Though there are no railway stations in Phuket, one can either take a bus or ferry from Bangkok up to Phuket. Bangkok to Phuket distance is about 840 km. One can either take a bus or ferry from Bangkok to reach Phuket, depending on their budgets and time.

Given below is our information to help tourists know how to go to Phuket, and how to travel from Phuket to different parts of Thailand.

Taking a flight from some of the major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore up to Phuket is one of the best ways to travel from India to Phuket. There are many direct flights available from Delhi to Phuket at a reasonable price. There are connecting flights available from India to Phuket. The nearest airport to Phuket is the Phuket International Airport, which is the busiest airport in Thailand after the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. It is well connected to different parts of Thailand. The airport has two terminals in which the terminal-1 is for international flights and terminal-2 is for domestic flights. If one is facing problems in getting flights from India to Phuket, then they can take a flight up to Bangkok and travel to Phuket by air, ferry or road. There are many flights from Bangkok to Phuket daily.

Traveling to Phuket by bus or car can be quite tedious and time-consuming. India to Phuket route is via Myanmar. There are many documents and other essential reports required for traveling in Myanmar. One needs to pay double the cost of the private conveyance they are traveling with in Myanmar. India to Phuket distance is about 5100 km and it may take days for a person to reach there. However, traveling by road is convenient in Phuket with a number of public conveyances available for people. There are many bus services that connect Phuket with different cities and make it convenient for locals as well as tourists to commute. Pattaya to Phuket distance is about 971 km and traveling by road via bus is an option, however, taking a flight is much more convenient.

This was some information on how to reach Phuket and travel within Thailand to get to see some of the best places and beaches. The city is pleasant with some of the best beaches and spots for water activities. One must visit Phuket once with friends and family.

  • New Delhi to Phuket

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    By Road

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    By Train

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  • Mumbai to Phuket

    By Air

    5.0 hours

    By Road

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    By Train

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  • Bangalore to Phuket

    By Air

    7.0 hours

    By Road

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    By Train

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  • Chennai to Phuket

    By Air

    8.0 hours

    By Road

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    By Train

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The best way to reach Phuket is by air. There are many flights available from some of the major cities of India like Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and New Delhi to Phuket International Airport. These flights consume less time and help in making your travel experience less tiring and within the budget.

 

The best way to get around in Phuket is by hiring a car or a bike, because the local transportation like tuk-tuk and taxis may charge you more, and it might be difficult to bargain with them every time one has to travel from one place to another. However, understand all the traffic rules very well before going for the driving experience.

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