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Phuket: airport, Krabi and Phang Nga by car
On Phuket a private car from the airport to Patong costs $55, Patong to Ao Nang in Krabi $125, and a full day around Phang Nga Bay $170 for a sedan. The airport limousine and the Smart Bus are cheaper for the short airport run; our value is the longer trips. Prices checked .
Transfers
Phuket Airport to Patong
40 km · 1 h
from $55
Phuket (Patong) to Krabi (Ao Nang)
165 km · 2 h 45 min
from $125
Phang Nga Bay day trip from Phuket by car
200 km · 8 h
from $170
Phuket Airport to Patong (Phuket): every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Bus | approx. ฿100 per person | not verified | No | Budget, light luggage |
| Shared minivan | approx. ฿180 per person | not verified | Partly | Solo travellers |
| Airport limousine / metered taxi | approx. ฿800–1,000 per car | not verified | Yes | No booking needed |
| Grab | approx. ฿750–1,250 per car | not verified | Yes | Phone with data |
| Private car (RideTHA) | $55 per car (sedan), ≈ $18 per person for 3 | 1 h | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (updated 12 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22); travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (updated 12 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22); travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (updated 12 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22); travelguidestip.com — Phuket Airport transfer guide 2026 (updated 12 Oct 2026) (2026-10-22).