🇹🇭 Thailand

Phuket International Airport to Patong Beach

Transport guide to 197 hotels in Patong Beach

30-35
km
40-50
minutes
฿700
from (taxi)
🚕
Fastest: Taxi/Grab
40-50 min ฿700-900

🚗 Transport Options to Patong Beach

📱
Grab / Bolt
⏱️ 40-50 min 👥 1-4 pax 🕐 24/7
฿600-800
per trip
Book via app to Patong Beach
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Operator Info Contact
Grab Ride-hailing App
Official AOT pickup point, upfront pricing
📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
🌐 📱 Grab
CABB Ride-hailing App
Alternative ride-hailing app
📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
📞 🌐 📱 CABB
Bolt Ride-hailing App
Often cheaper than Grab
📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 24 Hours
🌐 📱 Bolt
inDrive Ride-hailing App
Negotiate your own price
📍 Entrance 1, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 24 Hours
🌐 📱 inDrive
💡 Tips:
  • Official pickup at Entrance 1, Main Terminal Floor 1
  • Download app before arrival
  • Wait times can be 10-15 mins during peak
🚐
Airport Minibus
⏱️ 60-75 min 👥 per person 🕐 6AM-10PM
฿180-220
per person
Shared minibus to Patong Beach area
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Operator Info Contact
Phuket Bus Express 4.31 ฿150
Standard AC
Book
P.M.K. Taxi Minibus Shared Transfer
Shared minibus: Town ฿150, Patong ฿180, Kata/Rawai ฿200
📍 Entrance 1, Domestic, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 06:00 - 00:00
📞
💡 Tips:
  • Official AOT minibus at Entrance 1, Domestic Terminal
  • Fixed prices: Town ฿150, Patong ฿180, Kata/Rawai ฿200
  • May wait 30-60 mins for enough passengers
🚌
Airport Bus (Smart Bus)
⏱️ 80-100 min 👥 per person 🕐 Every 1-2 hrs
฿100
per person
Smart Bus to Patong Beach
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Operator Info Contact
Phuket Smart Bus 4.17 ฿6
Standard AC
Book
Airport Bus Airport Shuttle
📍 Entrance 3, Domestic, Floor 3
🕐 08:00 - 21:00
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Smart Bus Airport Express
📍 Entrance 3, Domestic, Floor 3
🕐 08:15 - 23:30
🌐
Phuket Smart Bus Airport Express
฿100 flat fare to any stop, A/C, WiFi, luggage storage
📍 Exit 3, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 08:15 - 23:30
📞 🌐
Airport Bus FL.1 Airport Shuttle
฿100 flat fare
📍 Exit 3, Main Terminal, Floor 1
🕐 08:00 - 21:00
📞
Airport Bus express Airport Shuttle
฿50 to Phuket Town
📍 Exit 3, Domestic, Floor 1, Arrival
🕐 07:45 - 21:00
📞
💡 Tips:
  • Phuket Smart Bus departs every hour from 08:15 - 23:30
  • Pickup at Exit 3, Main Terminal Floor 1
  • Pay cash, QR code, or Rabbit Card
🚙
Private Transfer
⏱️ 40-50 min 👥 1-4 pax 🕐 24/7
฿1,200-1,500
per trip
Pre-booked transfer to Patong Beach
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Operator Info Contact
Kanokwan Travel 4.87 ฿1,380-2,070
Comfort 3pax, Economy 3pax +2
Book
BangkokTaxi24 4.8 ฿978-1,265
Comfort 3pax, Economy 2pax +2
Book
Phuket Orchid Tour 4.77 ฿990-1,100
Economy 3pax, Van 10pax
Book
Happy EV Taxi 4.76 ฿955-1,553
EV 6pax, EV Class 3pax
Book
NNS Luxury Limousine 4.76 ฿1,323
SUV 4pax
Book
Call Me Taxi Thailand 4.71 ฿1,035-1,265
Comfort 3pax, Van 9pax
Book
Torch 4.7 ฿943-1,139
Economy 3pax, SUV 4pax +1
Book
Glassflower 4.67 ฿1,450
Luxury VIP Van 9pax
Book
+ 5 more operators
💡 Tips:
  • PBC counters at both International and Domestic arrivals
  • Book at least 24 hours in advance for private operators
  • Driver will wait with your name sign

* Prices and schedules are subject to change by operators. Please verify directly before booking.

🏨 Hotels in Patong Beach (197)

All Hotels in Patong Beach

Patong Beach Hotel by See2Sea ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Patong Lodge Hotel ⭐⭐⭐ Courtyard by Marriott Phuket, Patong Beach Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Burasari Phuket ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Club Bamboo Boutique Patong Beach Resort ⭐⭐⭐ Hyton Leelavadee Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tony Resort ⭐⭐⭐ Baan Laimai Beach Resort & Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Baan Boa Resort ⭐⭐⭐ Deevana Patong Resort & Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sunset Beach Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Orchid Hotel Kalim Bay ⭐⭐⭐ Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Baumanburi Patong Phuket 柏丽酒店 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Patong Paragon Resort & Spa ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bel Aire Patong, Phuket By The ASHLEE ⭐⭐⭐ La Vintage Resort ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BYD Lofts Boutique Hotel and Serviced Apartment ⭐⭐⭐⭐ M Social Hotel Phuket ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Phuket International Airport from Patong Beach?

Patong Beach is approximately 30-35 km from Phuket International Airport. The journey takes about 40-50 minutes by taxi or private car in normal traffic.

What is the cheapest way to get to Patong Beach?

The cheapest option is the Phuket Smart Bus at ฿100-100 per person. Shared minibus costs ฿180-220 per person and is more direct.

How much is a taxi from Phuket International Airport to Patong Beach?

Official metered taxis cost ฿700-900 (including ฿100 airport surcharge). Find the AOT taxi counter at Entrance 1, Arrivals Floor 1.

How many hotels are in Patong Beach?

We have transport information for 197 hotels in Patong Beach. Select your specific hotel above for detailed directions and tips.

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