A blue bus runs from Patong to Central Festival Mall approximately once an hour. You can catch it from the beach. You can read more about other routes on the island in our article Public Transport in Phuket.

As we’ve mentioned before, public transport in Phuket is confusing and not always reliable. So if your budget allows, it’s better to take a taxi. Bolt, Maxim, and InDrive operate in Phuket. For more details (and there are quite a few), check out the Taxi section.

If you plan to travel around the island a lot, we recommend renting a car. Read how to do that in the Car Rental section. There, you can also leave your contact information and trusted rental companies in Phuket will get in touch with you. Having your own transport on the island makes exploring it much more comfortable and allows you to see a lot more. Don’t forget to check out the Places to Visit in Phuket section and add new routes to your itinerary.