Phuket Airport to Phuket Town and the Old Town

The orange 8411 is the only public bus from the airport to Phuket Town. It runs down the middle of the island to Bus Terminal 1 in about 1 h 15 min. From there, the free Dragon Line loops the Old Town.

Last checked 2026-10-15

Fare: 30–100฿ by distance
Where to board: Outside the domestic terminal exit, on the left. From international arrivals, walk over to the domestic side.
Travel time: 1 h 15 min
First / Last: 06:30 – 22:30

Airport Bus 8411

Airport → Heroines Monument → Central Phuket → Phuket Town → Bus Terminal 1

Fare: 30–100฿ by distance

⟁ Stops · 10

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⟁ Departures · Phuket International Airport

06:30
08:30
09:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
13:30
14:30
15:30
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
19:45
20:30
21:15
22:00
22:30

18 departures · First 06:30 · Last 22:30

This bus does not go to Patong, Karon or Kata.

⚠ The operator's timetable shows a 22:30 bus from the airport, but its own FAQ says the last one leaves at 21:30. If you land late, don't count on the 22:30.

⟁ Other options

For Patong, change at Bus Terminal 1 to Smart Bus Route 2 (50฿ flat).

P5 · Dragon Line · P4 · Smart Bus Route 2

⟶ Questions

How much is the bus from Phuket Airport to Phuket Town?

100฿ to Phuket Town on the 8411. Shorter rides cost less: 30฿ / 50฿ / 70฿ / 100฿.

How do I get to the Old Town?

Ride the 8411 to Bus Terminal 1. The Old Town is a short walk from there, and the free Dragon Line loops it every 30 minutes.

What time are the first and last buses?

From the airport: first 06:30, last 22:30. From Bus Terminal 1: first 05:00, last 20:00.

Is there a later bus if I land at night?

No. The Smart Bus runs later (23:30), but it goes to the west-coast beaches, not to town.

Phuket Airport to Phuket Town and the Old Town

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