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There are 12 ways to get from Bangkok to Khao Lak by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    6h 45m
    ฿1,432–2,885

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    2. Take the bus from 465 Bus Stop Suratthani to Khao Sok Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus 444
    15h 16m
    ฿624–2,243

  3. Bus via Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet.

    1. Take the bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Takua Pabus bus Southern Terminal Bangkok - Takua Pa
    13h 9m
    ฿1,038–1,122

  4. Ferry, Longtail Boat, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ban Aonang to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus 444
    15h 6m
    ฿1,040–1,594

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - 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
    7h 2m
    ฿1,459–2,781

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DMK - 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
    7h 5m
    ฿1,371–3,777

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    7h 8m
    ฿1,448–3,348

  8. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKK - 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
    7h 28m
    ฿1,490–4,110

  9. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Surat Thani, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane BKK - 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
    7h 35m
    ฿1,423–3,443

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Takua Pa Phang Ngabus bus
    19h 30m
    ฿783–5,865

  11. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Mae Haad Pier Koh Taotrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Khao Sok van stationferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus 444
    28h 54m
    ฿3,741–6,399

  12. Drive  756 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Khao Lakcar car 756 km
    11h 6m
    ฿3,456–4,992

Bangkok to Khao Lak by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand?

Lignite Tour operates a bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Takua Pa 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿854 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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