Phuket transport and travel information, Thailand

Local Buses (Songtaew)
The bright blue buses, with their gaily-painted destination signs written along the top, are easily identifiable. They travel the island on designated routes, leaving the central market area in Phuket Town every half-hour between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm, and traveling to each of the various beaches. The average cost is between 10 and 40 Baht depending on how far you are travelling. There are no bus stops on the island so if you want to catch a bus from outside Phuket Town, just flag one down on a main road by waving your hand, palm down.

SONGTAEW (LOCAL BUS) FARE

DEPART FROM MARKET ON RANONG ROAD
DESTINATION	PRICE (BAHT)**
Bangtao Beach	20
Bang Rong	20
Chalong Bay	15
Friendship Beach	20
Ka Cape	20
Kamala Beach	25
Karon Beach	20
Kata Beach	20
Kathu District	10
Makham Bay	20
Naiharn Beach	20
Naiyang Beach	30
Patong Beach	15
Rawai Beach	20
Sarasin Bridge	20
Surin Beach	20
Thalang District	15

LEAVE EVERY 30 MINUTES FROM 07.00-17.00 HRS.

Tuk-tuks
Tuk-tuks are small, open taxis found everywhere on the island. Within Phuket Town there is generally a set fare of between 20 and 40 baht; anything outside of Phuket Town is negotiable. If you are traveling from any of the western beaches like Patong or Kata, the fare may be as high as 400 baht; just agree on the price before climbing aboard.

CHARTERED TUK TUK (LOCAL TAXI) FARE

DEPART FROM PHUKET TOWN
DESTINATION	PRICE (BAHT)**
Airport	300
Bangtao Beach	200
Cape Panwa	120
Kamala Beach	250
Karon Beach	150
Kata Beach	150
Makham Bay	100
Naiharn Beach	150
Naiyang Beach	300
Patong Beach	150
Promthep Cape	150
Rawai Beach	110
Si-Re Island	60
Surin Beach	250

Other destinations the fare is negotiable
Tuk Tuk fare in Phuket Town - 10 baht per person

Motorcycle Taxis
Motorcycle taxis can be found along roadsides in Patong, Phuket Town, and most of the busier intersections around the island. Recognizable by numbered green or red vests, they go everywhere, very fast if need be. Again, agree to the price before hopping on, or you will pay more.

Motorcycle Rentals
Although all sizes of motorcycles are readily available for rental at reasonable pries, it is not always advisable to do so. Insurance coverage is not available for motorcycles. You must pay for any damages along with any medical bills. If you do choose to rent a motorcycle, please drive carefully. Last year in Phuket alone there were more than 10,000 injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents, with 179 people killed.

** Remark: Subject to change without notice.