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How to get fromKhao Lak to Big Buddhaby bus, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Khao Lak to Big Buddha by bus, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Parkbus bus 444
    2. Take the taxi from อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Airporttaxi taxi
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    6h 34m
    ฿3,105–3,666

  2. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Parkbus bus 444
    2. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    11h 29m
    ฿831–1,512

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Khao Lak to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    5h 47m
    ฿1,146–1,733

  4. Local Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    4h 52m
    ฿3,796–9,746

  5. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to บ้านอ่าวนาง;Ban Ao Nangbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBV - USM
    5h 46m
    ฿3,967–9,748

Khao Lak to Big Buddha by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿831Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Khao Lak to Big Buddha. However, you can take the bus to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park, take the taxi to Surat Thani Airport, take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier, then take the taxi to Big Buddha. Alternatively, you can take a bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Big Buddha via Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani Town, Surat Thani Hotel Transfer, Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan, and Bangrak Pier in around 11h 29m.

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