There are 11 ways to get from Ko Samet to Khao Sok by ferry, bus, train, taxi, busferry, or plane
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Fast Ferry, Minibus, train, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Surat Thani Train Station to Khao Soktaxi
16h 21m฿1,784–2,820Bus and ferry, bus via Bangkok
cheapest- Take the busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry
- Take the bus from Khao San Montanatip to Khao Sokbus
22h 23m฿1,308–1,464Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Khao Sok National Parkbus
20h 43m฿1,620–2,573Local Ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Rayong to Pattayabus 638
- Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry
- Take the bus from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Coco Hostel Khao Sokbus
29h 20m฿4,042–4,137Fast Ferry to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
- Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane UTP - HKT
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
- Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Parkbus
11h 16m฿3,245–7,350Local Ferry, Minibus, bus
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Khao Sok National Parkbus
20h 58m฿1,457–2,264Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, Minivan
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane DMK - URT
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus
12h 38m฿1,717–3,491Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Surat Thani, Minivan
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane BKK - URT
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus
12h 34m฿1,644–4,339Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane BKK - KBV
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to ตะกั่วป่า;Takua Pabus
12h 54m฿1,684–4,844Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane DMK - HKT
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
- Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Parkbus
13h 49m฿1,732–4,181Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane BKK - HKT
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
- Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Parkbus
13h 45m฿1,759–5,029
Ko Samet to Khao Sok by busferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Khao Sok is to bus and ferry and bus via Bangkok which costs ฿1300 - ฿1500 and takes 22h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Khao Sok is to Fast Ferry and fly and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs ฿3200 - ฿7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Khao Sok. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet and arriving at Khao Sok National Park via Bangkok Planetarium and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
The distance between Ko Samet and Khao Sok is 962 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samet to Khao Sok without a car is to Fast Ferry and Minibus and train and taxi which takes 16h 21m and costs ฿1700 - ฿2900.
It takes approximately 16h 21m to get from Ko Samet to Khao Sok, including transfers.
Ko Samet to Khao Sok bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, depart from Ko Samet station.
Ko Samet to Khao Sok bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, arrive at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai station.
There are 154+ hotels available in Khao Sok.
What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Khao Sok, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Khao Sok. However, you can take the ferry to Ban Phe Pier, walk to Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai, walk to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, take the vehicle to BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, walk to MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, take the subway to MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, walk to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, then take the taxi to Khao Sok. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Samet to Khao Sok National Park via Bangkok, Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai), Bangkok Planetarium, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 20h 43m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,500
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿850–3,400
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–3,400
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,400
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–2,900
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
- Phone
- +66 95 -950 3202
- Website
- thailandboattickets.com
Ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150
- Book at
- bookaway.com
Ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150
- Book at
- bookaway.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,500
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Muang Surat Thani
- Phone
- +66 62 073 5090
Taxi Surat Thani Group
- Phone
- +66 61 623 8333
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