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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 bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane HKT - RAR
    22h 30m
    $704–2,416

  2. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane KBV - RAR
    26h 15m
    $891–3,094

  3. Bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane HDY - RAR
    32h 25m
    $822–2,697

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$714Cheapest 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 ferry to Phi Phi Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, walk to Krabi, take the bus to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade.

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