What are the best travel options from Phuket to Bangkok with large luggage?

Jan 9, 2022
3 years ago
Rogerio ******
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Options to go to bkk from Phuket sandbox?

Issue: we have 3 large suitcases/75kg. Flying not an option.

Is there a van service?

Train?

Comfortable bus?
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The question discusses various travel options from Phuket to Bangkok for someone with three large suitcases (totaling 75kg) and seeks alternatives to flying. The comments explore options such as taking a bus or train, mention a government VIP bus service that operates overnight, and suggest shipping luggage via services like Kerry or Flash express to avoid extra costs associated with flying.
Dimitri ********
I used Airasia, and the price for extra luggage wasn't too bad. Sure not bad enough to spend time on the other suggestions I am reading here.
Kevin ***********
Fly Thai Smile Plus. 30kg allowance and 60 baht a kilo excess or something.
Barry *******
Flying is your only option I believe!
Astrid **********
Just parcel with either Kerry or Flash express courier.

20 kilo = 200tbh, cheaper then luggage on a domestic plane.

Plus not have to drag it around taxi, airport, bus etc
Chris *****
@Astrid *********
Definitely the best solution and so inexpensive. I moved BKK to Koh Phangan using Kerry for all my belongings. 5*!
Garrett ***********
I'd consider shipping your luggage to your hotel in Bangkok and just flying up. 75kg should cost around 400 baht with Kerry express.
Jeremy *********
New Muppet same has the old Muppet
Michael ********
Goverment bus VIP from Phuket station 2 to Bangkok every evening about 12 hours and around 1000 baht per person.

Personal mini bus about 10 to
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Garrett ***********
@Mic****
When I was there in September they wouldn't let foriegners use the VIP bus, not sure if it's changed.
Martin *********
Thought about hitchhiking?
Luc ************
Kerry
Jim ***********
Why not allowed fly Bkk to Phuket? I'm flying Bkk to krabi tomorrow,
Philip **********
@Jim **********
He’s going from Phuket to Bangkok
Peter ******
Coach. Hold! Overnight. Cheap. Not unpleasantand you can guard it.

Question is when?

Thanks Mark. Sorry. I am an idiot.

Phuket to BKK nice and easy on a coach.

Only thing is that hold can get wet during rainy season.

Good luck
Mark ********
@Peter *****
He's asking Phuket to BKK.
Michael ****************
Think you are not allowed to go from bkk to phuket
Barry *******
@Michael ***************
he states BKK to Phuket sandbox.
Michael ****************
@Barry ******
but he is going otherway around. Then it's possible
Michael ****************
@Barry ******
if you Farang you cannot arrive in BKK and then go to Phuket sandbox. Direct flight on Phuket is allowed but no transfers
Shaun *********
@Michael ***************
why can’t you go from bkk to Phuket?
Michael ****************
@Shaun ********
sure. I agree. But after sandbox program..
Michael ****************
@Shaun ********
mean no transit allowed if you go for sandbox program
Mark ********
@Michael ***************
He's asking Phuket TO BKK
Michael ****************
@Mark *******
aha... Good reading is on option 😂
Charles ********
75kg each bag, each person, or total? AirAsia premium and prepaid extra luggage not that expensive at all, 40kg per person is very cheap and it sounds like you are traveling with someone.
Rogerio ******
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Sam *****
I flew viet air and shipped my luggage overland
Mark ********
You could fly and ship your luggage also for cheaper ..
Carlos *********
Of course. All of the above and you could fly, you would just buy the checked luggage option.
Carlos *********
Yes, I paid 1420.bht for my ticket with 20kg of checked luggage with airasia. Its about the same price for nok air but you only get 15kg. Considering the bus would cost ~900 bht and take 13 hours. I took the flight and paid 500bht more. Whats expensive is if you dont pre buy the luggage.
Rogerio ******
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@Carlos ********
I’m told buying extra luggage would be comparatively expensive.
Johnny *******
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