Phuket Airport bus: which one to take
Three public buses leave Phuket Airport. Where you are going decides which one: the west-coast beaches, Phuket Town, or Patong, Karon and Kata on the express.
Last checked 2026-10-15
Where are you going?
The three airport buses
| Bus | Goes to | Fare | Leaves the airport | Where to board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 · Phuket Smart Bus | Airport → Surin → Kamala → Patong → Karon → Kata → Rawai | 100฿ flat | 08:15–23:30 | Domestic terminal, exit 3. Turn left and look for the blue bus sign opposite Café Amazon. |
| P2 · Airport Bus 8411 | Airport → Heroines Monument → Central Phuket → Phuket Town → Bus Terminal 1 | 30–100฿ by distance | 06:30–22:30 | Outside the domestic terminal exit, on the left. From international arrivals, walk over to the domestic side. |
| P3 · Airport Bus Express | Airport → Kathu → Patong → Karon → Kata | Ask the staff | 08:45–21:45 | Airport bus parking near exit 3. Turn left; the bus waits beside the ramp. |
See where the bus is right now in the ViaBus app.
Landing late?
The last Smart Bus leaves the airport at 23:30, the last 8411 at 22:30 (its own FAQ says 21:30) and the last Airport Express at 21:45. After that there is no public bus; you will need a taxi or a ride-hailing app.
⟶ Questions
Is there a bus from Phuket Airport?
Yes, three: the Smart Bus to the west-coast beaches, the orange 8411 to Phuket Town, and the Airport Bus Express to Patong, Karon and Kata.
Which airport bus goes to Patong?
The Smart Bus (100฿ flat, about 1 h 30 min) and the Airport Bus Express. The 8411 does not.
What time is the last bus from Phuket Airport?
23:30 for the Smart Bus. The 8411 and the Express stop earlier: 22:30 and 21:45.
Where do the buses leave from at Phuket Airport?
All three leave from the domestic terminal side. The Smart Bus and the Express board near exit 3. From international arrivals, walk over to the domestic side.