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Phuket to Koh Bulon: Ferry & Speedboat Schedules & Prices

Key facts
  • Crossing time 4h–4h 5m
  • Operators 2
  • Departures a day 2
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

2,450+ THB

Seamless Island Hopping: Your Ultimate Guide from Phuket to Koh Bulon

Wooden longtail boat bow with orange prow cloth approaching a turquoise bay and palm-fringed white sand beach

Phuket to Koh Bulon Speedboat

Koh Bulon Lae is a small, low-key island in the Andaman Sea, part of the Ko Phetra archipelago near Pak Bara. Travelling there from Phuket means covering open water, so the speed boat is the only practical way to make the trip, and it is the option offered on this route.

The Phuket to Koh Bulon speedboat is operated by Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club. Journey time is around the scheduled journey time, and departures run 1, with the service operating during all year round. Fares start from ฿2,450 per person; the exact price shown at checkout depends on the date, boat, and any transfers included in the fare.

Boats leave from Phuket in Phuket and arrive at Koh Bulon on Koh Bulon. Because Koh Bulon has no large pier, some services stop at Koh Mook or Pak Bara on the way, where passengers may need to change boats before continuing to Koh Bulon — this connection is a separate leg of the same journey, not to be confused with a direct Phuket to Koh Mook speedboat, which is a different route booked on its own page. Check the itinerary shown at booking to confirm whether your ticket includes a transfer.

Onboard facilities typically include onboard facilities, though these can vary slightly by boat and operator. Life jackets are provided, and it is worth bringing a dry bag for electronics, as sea spray is common on open-water crossings in this part of the Andaman Sea.

Luggage allowances are generally modest on speedboats serving the smaller islands, so pack light where possible and keep valuables in hand luggage. Seating is usually first-come, first-served unless the operator assigns numbered seats, so arriving at the pier in good time is recommended.

Koh Bulon Lae has limited shops and no ATM, so travellers usually bring enough cash for their stay before departing Phuket. The island is best suited to visitors looking for quiet beaches and snorkelling rather than nightlife or large resorts.

To compare timings and fares before you travel, check the live schedule and book your Phuket to Koh Bulon speedboat ticket directly on this page. If you are travelling back the same way, the Koh Bulon to Phuket speedboat covers the return leg. Travellers exploring further south along the coast may also want to look at the Phuket to Koh Lipe speedboat or the separate Phuket to Koh Mook speedboat route, both of which serve nearby islands with their own direct schedules.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?

You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.

If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.

What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?

We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.

If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.

If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.

Why is my account locked?

We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.

You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?

What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?

Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.

Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.

If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.

How do I unlock my account now?

Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.

If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.

My account locked but I never tried to sign in

Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.

Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.

We would still recommend two things:

  • Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
  • Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.

If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.

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