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How to get fromPhuket to Cook Islandsby bus, plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Cook Islands by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeHKT - RAR
    22h 30m
    $604–1,915

  2. Bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeHDY - RAR
    32h 25m
    $928–2,588

  3. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeKBV - RAR
    26h 40m
    $790–2,682

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration21h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$579Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Cook Islands?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Cook Islands. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hat Yai Airport, walk to Hat Yai (HDY) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade.

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