There are 10 ways to get from Pai to Khao Sok by bus, plane, train, car, or ferry
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Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, bus
best- Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane CNX - URT
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Parkbus
8h 31m฿3,615–8,245Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Pai Town Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Khao Sok National Parkbus
26h 8m฿1,151–2,778Bus
- Take the bus from Pai to Mochit 2 Bus Terminalbus Pai - Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Khao Sok National Parkbus Asia Holiday Travel - Khao Sok National Park
28h 9m฿2,669–2,676Drive 1,524.3 km
- Drive from Pai to Khao Sokcar 1,524.3 km
20h 54m฿5,839–8,433Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane CNX - HKT
- Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khao Sok Transferbus
9h 41m฿3,845–8,545Bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Pai Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus
- Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane CEI - HKT
- Take the bus from Phuket Airport to Khao Sok Transferbus
9h 32m฿4,340–7,480Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane CNX - KBV
- Take the bus from Klong Jilad Pier Krabi to Khao Sok Transferbus
11h 25m฿4,239–9,279Bus, train to Lampang, fly to Surat Thani
- Take the bus from Pai Town Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Lampangtrain
- Fly from Lampang (LPT) to Surat Thani (URT)plane LPT - URT
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Parkbus
15h 42m฿4,115–10,360Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Tha Phae Gatebus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Koh Tao Pierbus
- Take the ferry from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Sok Transferferry
30h 45m฿4,888–6,063Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Pai Town Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chiang Mai station to Mae Haad Pier Koh Taotrain
- Take the ferry from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Sok Transferferry
42h 10m฿5,150–6,750
Pai to Khao Sok by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pai to Khao Sok is to bus and train which costs ฿1100 - ฿2800 and takes 26h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Pai to Khao Sok is to bus and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs ฿3600 - ฿8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pai to Khao Sok. However, there are services departing from Pai and arriving at Khao Sok National Park via Mochit 2 Bus Depot and Asia Holiday Travel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.
The distance between Pai and Khao Sok is 1309 km. The road distance is 1524.3 km.
The best way to get from Pai to Khao Sok without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 8m and costs ฿1100 - ฿2800.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Pai to Khao Sok, including transfers.
Pai to Khao Sok bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Pai station.
Pai to Khao Sok bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Mochit 2 Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pai to Khao Sok is 1524 km. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from Pai to Khao Sok.
Book your Pai to Khao Sok bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Khao Sok, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Pai to Khao Sok National Park via Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Opposite Kong Salak, and Asia Holiday Travel in around 28h 9m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–5,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–5,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–7,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–7,000
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–5,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–7,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–7,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–7,000
Flights from Lampang to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–8,000
Flights from Lampang to Surat Thani via Don Muang, Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿6,000–12,000
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–19,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–4,300
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–4,300
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–6,500
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–6,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–9,500
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–6,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–7,500
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–4,900
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–7,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–8,500
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,800–12,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–9,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,800–11,000
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–6,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–7,000
Flights from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–4,800
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–7,000
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–8,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–9,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- 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)
- ฿210–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–570
Train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- 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)
- ฿210–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–570
Train from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿25–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿25–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–290
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–1,700
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210–1,600
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Chiang Mai to Nakhon Lampang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿23–1,100
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- +66 2 259 1059
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Chiang Mai station to Mae Haad Pier Koh Tao
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–4,200
- Book at
- https://www.12go.asia/en/operator/van2travel-train
- Phone
- +66 2 225 1025
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿875
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Pai Town Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿450
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿875
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Pai Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,170
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿875
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Pai Town Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿450
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Waykeeper Pai to Tha Phae Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿625
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
Bus from Pai Town Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿450
- Website
- Pai Friendly Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 237 1037
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿320
- Book at
- Samui Tour
Bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿320
- Book at
- Samui Tour
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿320
- Book at
- Samui Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 234 1034
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿468
- Book at
- A and T Travel
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿468
- Book at
- A and T Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 247 1047
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿835
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿835
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 252 1052
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿580
- Book at
- PL Travel
Bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿500
- Book at
- PL Travel
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿580
- Book at
- PL Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 221 1021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Andaman Shuttle
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿620
- Website
- Andaman Shuttle
Bus from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿620
- Website
- Andaman Shuttle
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿260
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Pai to Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–1,500
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 254 1054
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,210
- Book at
- Asia Holiday Travel
- Phone
- +66 99 414 6109
- Website
- Call Me Taxi
Bus from Phuket Airport to Khao Sok Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650
- Schedules at
- Call Me Taxi
Bus from Phuket Airport to Khao Sok Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650
- Schedules at
- Call Me Taxi
Bus from Klong Jilad Pier Krabi to Khao Sok Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿554
- Schedules at
- Call Me Taxi
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Waykeeper Pai to Tha Phae Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿450
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- [email protected]
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Chiang Mai Hotel Transfer to Koh Tao Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿3,338
- Website
- Next Step Journey
- Phone
- +66 2 247 1047
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Sok Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–2,100
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
Ferry from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Sok Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–2,100
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 252 1052
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Sok Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,150
- Book at
- PL Travel
Ferry from Koh Tao Pier to Khao Sok Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,150
- Book at
- PL Travel
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