scottydel Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Hi, Is there a way to catch the big bus to Krabi right from the Phuket Airport district? The main bus terminals all seem to be far away south from the Airport, opposite direction as Krabi (airport hotel quoted 650b to taxi to bus terminal). I'm wondering if we have to taxi down to the bus terminals, to then just bus back up where we just were, or is there a "bus stop" near the Airport district that will pick up passengers on their way to Krabi? We will have luggage, we are a family of four. We live in America. I have a Thai wife from Krabi, and two kids. We used to live in Krabi, but never been to Phuket. You would think she might know this, but nah, not a chance! I have to figure it all out as if she's from Iceland or Kenya ???? Thanks, Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sparktrader Posted May 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2022 Thais know 2 things. How to spend and how to eat. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FriendlyFarang Posted May 13, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2022 So you travel with 4 persons? How much is the bus? Maybe 200 per person, so 800 in total? Phuket airport to Krabi town is 140kms, if you use the Bolt app to book a taxi this trip probably costs 1500 baht or so. 700 baht extra for no hassle with a bus, in my opinion that's worth it. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydel Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 FriendlyFarang that's a solid idea I will look into that, thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 11 hours ago, FriendlyFarang said: Phuket airport to Krabi town is 140kms, WOW , I never realized it was so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Transport is something which can easily be arranged on the day... Ferry is also an option and worth looking into... Its about 2 hrs 15 mins I think... The problem with Ferry’s in Thailand - it's difficult to find out information online. All of that said: A family of 4, with luggage etc... The best option is simply to hire a van. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Tempest Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 3:36 PM, Sparktrader said: Thais know 2 things. How to spend and how to eat. Spend YOUR MONEY, EAT and SLEEP! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 One option would be to go north from the airport, cross the Sarasin Bridge, and get to Khok Kloi bus terminal (about 5km the other side of the bridge). It seems to be a fairly large terminal. Sorry, no idea of timetable or costs. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Khok+Kloi+Bus+Station,+67WX%2BM86,+Khok+Kloi,+Takua+Thung+District,+Phang-nga+82140/Krabi/@8.2819055,98.3220847,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x30505a9825dcef6f:0x40cf70bca0712a90!2m2!1d98.2982729!2d8.2466653!1m5!1m1!1s0x30518d792d7f9309:0x10223bc2c364c90!2m2!1d98.9062835!2d8.0862997!3e0 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kopitiam Posted May 15, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2022 1 hour ago, pagallim said: One option would be to go north from the airport, cross the Sarasin Bridge, and get to Khok Kloi bus terminal (about 5km the other side of the bridge). It seems to be a fairly large terminal. Sorry, no idea of timetable or costs. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Khok+Kloi+Bus+Station,+67WX%2BM86,+Khok+Kloi,+Takua+Thung+District,+Phang-nga+82140/Krabi/@8.2819055,98.3220847,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x30505a9825dcef6f:0x40cf70bca0712a90!2m2!1d98.2982729!2d8.2466653!1m5!1m1!1s0x30518d792d7f9309:0x10223bc2c364c90!2m2!1d98.9062835!2d8.0862997!3e0 I don't think it would be wise to do all this after a long flight from the USA. OP, do yourself a favour and treat yourself and your family the comfort of a booked family van to go to Krabi, door-to-door. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, Kopitiam said: I don't think it would be wise to do all this after a long flight from the USA. OP, do yourself a favour and treat yourself and your family the comfort of a booked family van to go to Krabi, door-to-door. Fully agree. Seems pretty miserly/penny pinching to plan a bus rather than the security of a private taxi/van. My option would be a one way car hire. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydel Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 UPDATE - my wife doesn't like the mini van rides. Too fast, too cramped. I think we are stuck with the bus. Maybe price Bolt once we are there and show her that. She has also sworn off the ferry, she thinks it is too windy/dangerous in June. I think she is naturally gravitated towards whatever is the most complex and costs the most. It's a gift ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydel Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/15/2022 at 5:12 AM, pagallim said: Seems pretty miserly/penny pinching I can't argue there, I do tend to be that way when visiting Thailand. I think it's a natural defense mechanism from paying the "skin tax" so many times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted May 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, scottydel said: UPDATE - my wife doesn't like the mini van rides. Too fast, too cramped. I think we are stuck with the bus. Maybe price Bolt once we are there and show her that. She has also sworn off the ferry, she thinks it is too windy/dangerous in June. I think she is naturally gravitated towards whatever is the most complex and costs the most. It's a gift ???? Not the ‘public mini’ vans..... a private hire van... Your space, your comfort, your times etc... A private van is by far the best option and it unlikely to cost a significant amount compared to flights etc (i.e. 3000 baht tops at a guess). A public bus is going to be a PITA and will involve taking luggage to a bus station / from a bus station at destination etc... Your comment about the seat-state and ferry is a fairly valid point. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydel Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Richard gotcha, thanks for clarification. A private car/van would be an nice option, if I could convince her. We've taken 'public' mini-bus rides before, and they usually pack in 10-12 people, but if it's just us that would make a difference. I will check Bolt or another means once we are in our Phuket hotel. We arrive at night so are staying one night at a Phuket hotel near the airport, heading to Krabi the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydel Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/15/2022 at 3:55 AM, pagallim said: One option would be to go north from the airport, cross the Sarasin Bridge, and get to Khok Kloi bus terminal (about 5km the other side of the bridge). It seems to be a fairly large terminal. Sorry, no idea of timetable or costs. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Khok+Kloi+Bus+Station,+67WX%2BM86,+Khok+Kloi,+Takua+Thung+District,+Phang-nga+82140/Krabi/@8.2819055,98.3220847,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x30505a9825dcef6f:0x40cf70bca0712a90!2m2!1d98.2982729!2d8.2466653!1m5!1m1!1s0x30518d792d7f9309:0x10223bc2c364c90!2m2!1d98.9062835!2d8.0862997!3e0 pagallim thx - if she nixes any type of van/taxi for her own reasons, I will look into this. I'd at least rather take a taxi in the right direction to catch a bus at the terminal ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Can you change your flight to go directly to Krabi International Airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kelso4 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 The inter city buses dont go past the airport terminals. The nearest place to catch the bus to krabi is at the airport junction underpass on the 402 which is about 6 kms from the airport. A taxi, tuk-tuk, motorbike or walk from the airport to the 402 main road. The bus stop is on the northbound carriageway BEFORE the underpass. Buses usually pull up anyway but be prepared to flag it down as it comes flying round the bend. Theres only 3 routes when they leave the island north ranong, east surat thani or south krabi so shouldnt be a long wait for the right bus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydel Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 14 hours ago, Old Croc said: Can you change your flight to go directly to Krabi International Airport? We priced it awhile ago and flying direct to Krabi was significantly more expensive, especially for 4 tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydel Posted May 17, 2022 Author Share Posted May 17, 2022 9 hours ago, kelso4 said: The nearest place to catch the bus to krabi is at the airport junction underpass on the 402 which is about 6 kms from the airport. A taxi, tuk-tuk, motorbike or walk from the airport to the 402 main road. kelso4 near here? https://www.google.com/maps/@8.1094789,98.3354942,316a,35y,354.4h,44.95t/data=!3m1!1e3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 7 hours ago, scottydel said: kelso4 near here? https://www.google.com/maps/@8.1094789,98.3354942,316a,35y,354.4h,44.95t/data=!3m1!1e3 I believe it's here. https://goo.gl/maps/6iuopeMHHSav6JT26 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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