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

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There are 4 ways to get from Darwin to Khao Lak by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DRW - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    15h 55m
    ฿8,288–22,288

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DRW - 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
    20h 40m
    ฿11,330–43,950

  3. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DRW - 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
    21h 13m
    ฿17,374–54,684

  4. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, Local Bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane DRW - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi International Airport to Phuket Bus Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    30h 5m
    ฿12,027–31,027

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,398.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 55m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Khao Lak. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW 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 line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW 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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