Phuket Smart Bus: Routes, Fares, Airport Buses, Songthaew
Phuket Smart Bus Route 1 runs hourly from the airport via Patong, Karon and Kata to Rawai at a 100 baht flat fare. Route 2 runs from Bus Terminal 2 to Patong Beach at 50 baht. The Dragon Line is free. Pay with contactless card, QR PromptPay or cash.
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Phuket Smart Bus fares run from free to 100 baht. Route 1 serves the airport, Patong, Karon, Kata and Rawai. Route 2 links Bus Terminal 2 and Patong Beach. The Dragon Line is a free city shuttle.
Smart Bus routes and fares
| Route | Fare | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1: Airport, Patong, Karon, Kata, Rawai | 100 baht flat | Hourly, airport to Rawai 06:30 to 17:30 and Rawai to airport 06:00 to 17:00 |
| Route 2: Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Patong Beach | 50 baht flat | Departure times are on the timetable page |
| Dragon Line: Central Festival, Old Town, OTOP Market | Free | Circular city shuttle |
Northbound, Route 1 runs Rawai, Kata, Karon, Patong, Airport. Times are approximate and vary with traffic.
How to pay
Pay with contactless Visa/Mastercard, QR PromptPay or cash. A Day Pass card gives unlimited rides all day.
At the airport
The Smart Bus boards at the Domestic Terminal, close to the arrival exit. The Smart Bus queue is only available during scheduled hours. The airport is at 222 Moo 6, Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110.
222 Moo 6, Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Airport buses and vans besides the Smart Bus:
- The airport bus and Airport Bus Express board in front of the arrival hall exit. Buses leave every hour.
- Airport bus to the city: runs between 8.15 and 20.15 hrs. Back to the airport: 9.15 to 21.15 hrs. The route includes Central and ends at Old Bus Station (City).
- Airport bus to Phuket Town: route 8411 boards at exit 3. Fares are charged by travelling distance, paid by QR code or cash on the bus.
- Airport Bus Express to Patong Beach: runs between 08.00 and 20.00 hrs, via Thalang and Kathu Intersection. From Patong Beach to the airport it runs between 06.00 and 18.30 hrs.
- AOT’s public passenger vans serve Patong Beach, Kata Beach and Karon Beach. The airport shuttle service can be booked in advance.
For taxis, limousine fares and Grab or Bolt, see Getting around Phuket and Phuket Airport to Patong and Kata.
Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is at W99W+296, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000. Smart Bus Route 2 runs from there to Patong Beach at a 50 baht flat fare.
W99W+296, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Songthaew
Smart Bus and AOT publish fixed fares and hours. For a songthaew, agree the price before you get in. For a fixed fare, use Smart Bus Route 1 at 100 baht or Route 2 at 50 baht.
Areas on the bus routes
Route 1 serves Patong, Kata and Karon and the Rawai living guide area. The Dragon Line serves the Old Town: Living in Phuket Town.
Photo credits
- The international terminal at Phuket Airport: Wikimedia Commons, 201701 International Terminal of HKT (MNXANL, CC BY-SA 4.0) (opens in a new tab) (CC BY-SA 4.0 (MNXANL))
- A blue songthaew on a Phuket street: Wikimedia Commons, Phuket, Thailand 2022 blue bus (Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0) (opens in a new tab) (CC BY 2.0 (Sharon Hahn Darlin))
Step by step
- Pick your routeRoute 1 runs from the airport via Patong, Karon and Kata to Rawai. Route 2 runs from Bus Terminal 2 to Patong Beach.
- BoardAt the airport the Smart Bus boards at the Domestic Terminal, close to the arrival exit.
- PayPay with contactless Visa/Mastercard, QR PromptPay or cash.
Not confirmed: Songthaew fares are not posted anywhere official: agree the price before you get in. Smart Bus times are approximate and vary with traffic: allow extra time before a flight.
Common questions
How much is the Phuket Smart Bus?
Fares run from free on the Dragon Line to 100 baht from the airport to Rawai, with Bus Terminal to Patong at 50 baht.
How do I pay on the Smart Bus?
Pay with contactless Visa/Mastercard, QR PromptPay or cash. A Day Pass card gives unlimited rides all day.
Where do I board the Smart Bus at the airport?
The Smart Bus boards at the Domestic Terminal, close to the arrival exit.
Is there a free bus in Phuket Town?
The free Dragon Line is a circular city shuttle connecting Central Festival, Old Town and OTOP Market.
How do I get from the airport to Phuket Town by bus?
The airport bus to Phuket Town boards at exit 3. Fares are charged by travelling distance, paid by QR code or cash on the bus.
What time does the airport bus to Patong run?
Airport Bus Express runs from the airport to Patong Beach between 08.00 and 20.00 hrs, and from Patong Beach to the airport between 06.00 and 18.30 hrs.
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Comments (8)
accentka
Airport Smart Bus Traveling to Phuket International Airport tomorrow from Big C Kamala in the morning. Google maps show that the smart bus drops at the Domestic airport and then I'll have to walk for 800 metres to get to the International Airport. So the bus doesn't stop at international airport? How difficult is the walk between the drop location and international airport? (Cuz last time I visited the airport I saw the roads are pretty steep up and down with traffic so won't be easy to walk with luggage)
xnjmx
Walk across at ground level (200m) and there’s a lift inside international terminal to take you up to departures. Easy.
Mountain_Green_7770
They are right next to each other so easy to access one form the other
TheGreatSwissEmperor
How to get off Phuket Smart Bus? Hi all, we got on the Phuket Smart Bus last second before departure. But now we wonder how to get off? Tell the driver? The tourists around us seem to not speak any of our languages or be super helpful
Chad_Slamchest
Google the bus. The stop schedule will come up, track your position on google maps and get off at your stop.
Alone_Effort2279
Phuket Smart Bus Hello everyone. What are your experiences with the new transfer option, Phuket Smart Bus? Do they come (mostly) on time? \*Since I don't know how to ride a bike, it would be cool if I could rely on the smart bus to go to other beaches while staying at one, without hassling with cabs. TIA!
tequilla05
Yes they are bang on time and pretty neat too, I nearly missed my bus because I was late by 2-3 minutes.
Oinkus717
I took the Phuket Smart Bus to the airport - it was great! It was bang-on time. I took the first bus of the day, was the only passenger at the first stop. No one else was picked up til we got to Patong, when about 9 people got on. No one else - so we arrived at the airport 1h25 mins after I boarded. Still only THB100. Highly recommend.