Is there a public bus from Patong to the Festival Shopping Mall?
Insider's Response
From Patong to Central Festival operates a blue route bus with service intervals of approximately 60 minutes. 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. Having your own transport on the island makes exploring it much more comfortable and allows you to see a lot more. Read how to do that in the Car Rental section or use the form below.
We’ve selected the three best passenger and crossover car rental companies. Fill out the form, and we’ll forward your request — they’ll contact you to provide details on the terms and pricing.
Don’t forget to check out the Places to Visit in Phuket section and add new routes to your itinerary.