There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Tha Kham by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car
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Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane DMK - URT
2h 37m฿1,267–2,661Train via Bang Bamru
cheapest- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85 / ...
10h 6m฿213–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus
10h 33m฿620–1,214Ferry
- Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry Bangkok Khao San - Koh Tao Pier
- Take the ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Stationferry Koh Tao Lomprayah - Surat Thani Train Station / ...
11h 45m฿2,900–4,500Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane BKK - URT
3h 11m฿1,240–3,340Bus via Khao San Nara Travel
- Take the bus from Khao San Nara Travel to Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2bus Khao San Nara Travel - Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 / ...
10h 51m฿755–999Train
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85 / ...
12h฿220–900Drive 618 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Tha Khamcar 618 km
8h 59m฿2,812–4,061
Bangkok to Tha Kham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Tha Kham is to train which costs ฿220 - ฿900 and takes 12h.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Tha Kham is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ฿1200 - ฿2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Tha Kham station. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal and arriving at Surat Thani station via Surathani Talad Kaset Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Bangkok to Tha Kham station. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Khao San and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station via Koh Tao Lomprayah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Bangkok and Tha Kham is 581 km. The road distance is 618 km.
Book your Bangkok to Tha Kham ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Tha Kham without a car is to train via Bang Bamru which takes 10h 6m and costs ฿210 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Bangkok to Tha Kham, including transfers.
Bangkok to Tha Kham bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Tha Kham, Surat Thani, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and Nok Air fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Station hourly. Tickets cost ฿210–900 and the journey takes 9h 32m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,300
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,300
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,400
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–3,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–570
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿220–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿220–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–580
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿585–1,179
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿910
- Express
- ฿585
- [email protected]
- Website
- m.facebook.com
Bus from Khao San Nara Travel to Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿720
- Book at
- Nara Travel | นรา ทราเวล
- Phone
- +66 2 254 1054
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Khao San Nara Travel to Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿964
- Book at
- Asia Holiday Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 247 1047
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
Ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,829
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 237 1037
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿850
- Book at
- Samui Tour
- Phone
- +66 77 950 559
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lomlahkkhirin
Ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100
- Website
- Lomlahkkhirin
- Phone
- +66 86 2730389
- [email protected]
- Website
- Songserm
Ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–3,100
- Website
- Songserm
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lomprayah
Ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿550–3,300
- Schedules at
- Lomprayah
- Phone
- +66 2 252 1052
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,468
- Book at
- PL Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 234 1034
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Koh Tao Lomprayah to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,125
- Book at
- A and T Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Bangkok to Tha Kham train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Bang Bamru station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Tha Kham is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ฿1200 - ฿2700. Alternatively, you can train via Bang Bamru, which costs ฿210 - ฿1800 and takes 10h 6m, you could also bus, which costs ฿600 - ฿1300 and takes 10h 33m.
Bangkok to Tha Kham bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Surat Thani Bus Terminal station.
Bangkok to Tha Kham train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Surat Thani Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Tha Kham is 618 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Bangkok to Tha Kham.
Book your Bangkok to Tha Kham train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
Book your Bangkok to Tha Kham bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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