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How to get fromChiang Rai to Khao Sokby plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Khao Sok by plane, bus, train, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Surat Thani, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CEI - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Parkbus bus
    6h 5m
    ฿3,262–5,718

  2. Bus, train via Lampang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 52
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Khao Sok Hotel Transferbus bus
    27h 50m
    ฿1,405–3,050

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 85
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Khao Sok National Parkbus bus
    23h 30m
    ฿1,455–2,481

  4. Drive  1,486.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Rai to Khao Sokcar car 1,486.4 km
    20h 46m
    ฿5,693–8,223

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khao Sok Transferbus bus
    5h 55m
    ฿3,192–6,318

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Klong Jilad Pier Krabi to Khao Sok Transferbus bus
    9h 24m
    ฿3,586–6,552

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Khao Sok Transferbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 1 - Khao Sok Transfer / ...
    29h 30m
    ฿3,799–5,540

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Koh Tao Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Sok Transferferry ferry
    30h 45m
    ฿5,313–6,313

  9. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Mae Haad Pier Koh Taotrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Sok Transferferry ferry
    43h 10m
    ฿5,350–6,950

Chiang Rai to Khao Sok by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,319.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Khao Sok, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Khao Sok Transfer via Phuket Bus Terminal 1 in around 29h 30m.

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