Transportation from HKT to Patong Beach

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Aug 11, 2015, 6:37 am

#31

shinjukuflyer

Join Date: Dec 2014

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Where to board the minibus?

Looking for info on where to board the minibus from HKT to Patong Beach. Are they easy to find? And is it a problem if you have a large suitcase?

If it's hassle free in terms of luggage, would prefer the minibus option. Otherwise, between a taxi ride and a car service, I am leaning towards the latter, as there doesn't seem to be much of a cost difference and it would just make life easy having someone waiting to pick you up.

If anyone has any advice, would appreciate it!

Aug 11, 2015, 8:18 am

#32

Maji

Join Date: Mar 2011

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Originally Posted by shinjukuflyer

When I was in HKT last year, I saw people boarding the minibus in front of the arrival gates. We had chosen a private car option and used Mr. Chai. You can look him up on Tripadvisor. We used his cars for other trips within the island too. I highly recommend him.

Good luck.

Aug 11, 2015, 11:08 pm

#33

SK AAR

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Originally Posted by shinjukuflyer

Looking for info on where to board the minibus from HKT to Patong Beach. Are they easy to find? And is it a problem if you have a large suitcase?

Minibuses depart from curbside just outside the arrivals hall. 2-3 ticket desks are outside too - all selling taxi and minibus to various destinations. You cant miss it - very easy! You will be approached by several ppl asking where you are going - just tell them "minibus Patong" - they will direct you to where to by the ticket and wait for the minibus (or they wil leave you alone since you clearly do not want to take their overpriced taxi services).

A large suitcase is not a problem.

If you are more than 1 person, don't bother and take a taxi - the savings will be minimal when tickets are 180 BTH each.

Aug 11, 2015, 11:42 pm

#34

shinjukuflyer

Join Date: Dec 2014

Posts: 256

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Originally Posted by SK AAR

If you are more than 1 person, don't bother and take a taxi - the savings will be minimal when tickets are 180 BTH each.

Ah that's a good point.

Yeah, we'll be 2 people. We'll just take the car service then. I'm seeing prices quoted at 750 THB for a one-way journey. Over on the Thai Visa forum this service seems to come recommended. https://www.phuketshuttle.com/

Thanks for your input!