Train

[rakirun]

Has anyone ever done Bangkok to Phuket on the train??
If so what was it like and what sort of price.
I thought it would be a bit of a new experience, what you guys think?

[faultytowers]

Originally Posted by rakirun

Has anyone ever done Bangkok to Phuket on the train??
If so what was it like and what sort of price.
I thought it would be a bit of a new experience, what you guys think?

I don't think there is a train to Phuket.

[MrDK]

There are no major routes to Phuket and I doubt there are any.
Map of major routes in SE Asia:


This site has all kinds if information concerning train travel in Thailand (and many other countries):
How to travel by train in Thailand - a complete guide

[A-JAY-Q]

You will have to travel from BKK to Surat Thani (east) and then get a 4-5 hour bus trip to phuket.

If you have never done it before, and you have time, do it - it is worth the experience - but only if you go daytime and want to look out the window at life going by. I cannot see a reason to go at night other than to save some money over flying.

Cheers