THE SHORT VERSION
Phuket Town to Chumphon at a glance.
- From
- Phuket Town ภูเก็ต
- To
- Chumphon ชุมพร
- Road distance
- About 463 km
- Straight line
- 390 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~5 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Chumphon to Phuket Town →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Phuket Town
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, joined to the mainland by a bridge, so buses run straight onto it. Long-distance buses use Phuket Bus Terminal 2, about 4 km north of Phuket Town, with services to Bangkok, Krabi, Surat Thani, Hat Yai and more.
- Phuket Bus Terminal 2
About 4 km north of Phuket Town. The main long-distance terminal. - Phuket Bus Terminal 1
The small old terminal in town. Some regional and local services. - Rassada Pier
Ferries to Koh Phi Phi, Krabi and Koh Lanta.
Arriving in Chumphon
Combined tickets usually include the transfer to the pier on the coast outside town.
- Chumphon bus terminal
Outside the town centre. Long-distance buses. - Chumphon railway station
In town. Trains and connecting island transfers.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Night boats and early catamarans mean odd hours. Check the timings on your ticket.
KEEP GOING
From Chumphon, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Chumphon
More buses from Phuket Town
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Phuket Town from Chumphon by road?+
About 463 km by road (390 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Phuket Town to Chumphon take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 5 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Phuket Town?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Phuket Town include Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Phuket Bus Terminal 1, Rassada Pier, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Chumphon to Phuket Town?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Chumphon to Phuket Town guide.
Where does the bus from Phuket Town arrive in Chumphon?+
It depends on the operator. In Chumphon, services use Chumphon bus terminal, Chumphon railway station. Combined tickets usually include the transfer to the pier on the coast outside town.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Chumphon?+
Combined tickets usually include the transfer to the pier on the coast outside town.
What kind of bus runs from Phuket Town to Chumphon?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Phuket Town to Chumphon bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Chumphon by bus?+
Direct buses from Chumphon include Khao Lak, Bangkok, Hat Yai, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Pattaya and more. See all connections on our Chumphon bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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