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How to get fromAuckland to Khao Lakby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Khao Lak by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane AKL - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    21h 3m
    ฿13,468–28,518

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane WRE - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    25h 30m
    ฿10,645–39,277

  3. Fly Auckland to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane AKL - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Phang-Ngabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phang-Nga to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus
    22h 58m
    ฿11,510–42,180

  4. Fly Auckland to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane AKL - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier to Khao Sok van stationferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus
    28h 16m
    ฿21,561–35,921

  5. Fly Auckland to Hat Yai, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane AKL - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara to Ao Nang McDonaldsferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ban Aonang to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus
    30h 19m
    ฿18,363–34,893

  6. Fly Auckland to Surat Thani, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane AKL - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Officebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus
    24h 20m
    ฿16,595–36,715

Auckland (AKL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,519.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 3m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Khao Lak. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport, take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2, then take the bus to Khao Lak. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the bus to Krabi Bus Terminal, take the bus to Phang-Nga, then take the bus to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park.

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