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

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane MEL - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    15h 30m
    ฿7,452–17,952

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane MEL - 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
    18h 40m
    ฿10,994–20,614

  3. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane MEL - 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
    22h 57m
    ฿14,538–27,348

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane MEL - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara to Ao Nang McDonaldsferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Ban Aonang to Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus bus
    24h 25m
    ฿11,347–21,327

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,152.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Khao Lak. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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