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How to get fromKhao Sok to Padang Besarby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Khao Sok to Padang Besar by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus Khao Sok National Park - Surat Thani Train Station
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Padang Besartrain train 45
    8h 52m
    ฿355–1,145

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Surat Thani Townbus bus Khao Sok Transfer - Surat Thani Town
    2. Take the bus from P Plus Express Surat Thani to Padang Besar Van Stationbus bus P Plus Express Surat Thani - Padang Besar Van Station
    9h 15m
    ฿1,110

  3. Drive  418.6 km

    1. Drive from Khao Sok to Padang Besarcar car 418.6 km
    6h 48m
    ฿1,905–2,751

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Khao Sok to Padang Besartaxi taxi 418.6 km
    6h 48m
    ฿4,600–5,500

  5. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane HKT - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    6h 55m
    ฿3,810–5,635

  6. Bus, train via Khao Sok Hotel Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Khao Sok Hotel Transfer to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus Khao Sok Hotel Transfer - Surat Thani Train Station
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Padang Besartrain train 45
    9h 7m
    ฿513–1,303

  7. Bus via Saladan

    1. Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Saladan Pierbus bus Khao Sok Transfer - Saladan Pier
    2. Take the bus from Lanta Transport Office to Padang Besar Train Stationbus bus Lanta Transport Office - Padang Besar Train Station
    13h 39m
    ฿1,870–2,970

  8. Bus to Surat Thani, fly to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Take the bus from Khao Sok Hotel Transfer to Surat Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane URT - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    8h 45m
    ฿4,315–10,015

  9. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane HKT - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    9h 54m
    ฿4,545–22,260

  10. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Take the bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Ao Nang McDonaldsbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KBV - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    11h 4m
    ฿4,311–8,608

Khao Sok to Padang Besar by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Khao Sok, Thailand and Padang Besar, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Khao Sok Transfer to Padang Besar Van Station via Surat Thani Town and P Plus Express Surat Thani in around 9h 15m.

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