If you’re planning to explore Phuket Old Town, there’s great news for budget-conscious and eco-friendly travellers — a free electric bus service, known as the Dragon Line, is now running daily through the heart of the Old Town.
Launched in May 2024 by Phuket City Development (PKCD), the Phuket Smart EV Bus operates along a scenic loop covering many of the area’s main attractions, markets, and shopping streets. It’s part of a trial initiative to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution in the Old Town, while offering tourists and locals a clean, convenient, and totally free way to get around.
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Key Details:
- Service Name: Phuket Smart EV Bus – Dragon Line
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, daily
- Frequency: Every 15–30 minutes
- Cost: Completely free!
Where Does the Dragon Line Go?
The EV bus follows a loop through Phuket Old Town with several convenient stops at key landmarks and local hotspots, including:
- Limelight Avenue (Dibuk Road) – Starting and ending point
- CIMB Bank & Bus Terminal 1 (Phang Nga Road)
- Royal Phuket City Hotel (walking distance to Phuket Bus Terminal 1 – connect for Phuket Smart Bus Route 2)
- Opposite Pearl Hotel
- Phuket Fresh Market 1 (Kaset Market)
- Office Mate
- Ko Ang Seafood Restaurant
- Red Plaza
- Coffee Talk (next to SCB Bank)
- Phuket Thai Hua Museum
- Opposite Krung Thai Bank
- Islamic Bank
- Mongkol Nimit Temple
With buses running every 15–30 minutes, it’s an easy hop-on-hop-off option if you want to explore local temples, taste authentic street food, or take in the colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture of the Old Town.
Tips for Travellers:
- Be patient: Wait times can vary between 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
- Use it to plan a DIY tour of Old Town.
- The starting point at Limelight Avenue is a great place to grab snacks or use clean public restrooms before starting your ride. Catch the Limelight Avenue (Phuket Indy) night market on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights!
Did you know you can also now connect from Phuket Town to Patong Beach? The latest Phuket Smart Bus Route 2 is an afforable and convenient transport option for tourists and costs just 50 THB per passenger
A Smart Move for Smart Travellers
As Phuket continues to balance tourism with sustainability, services like the Dragon Line EV Bus are a welcome step forward. Whether you’re spending a day discovering Old Town or looking for a breezy way to get between sights, this free and eco-friendly bus is worth adding to your itinerary.
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