There are 9 ways to get from Ranong to Padang Besar by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Minivan
best- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
- Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
11h 24m฿475Minivan, train via Surat Thani
cheapest- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
12h 19m฿301–1,230Drive 540.5 km
- Drive from Ranong to Padang Besarcar 540.5 km
8h 27m฿2,060–2,976Fly Ranong Airport to Hat Yai, train
- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane UNN - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
8h 38m฿3,971–6,700Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
- Take the bus from Suratthani to Songkhlabus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
13h 20m฿405Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Chumphon to Padang Besartrain 45 Hua Lamphong - Padang Besar - Class II Sleeper AC
13h 56m฿711–1,712Fly Ranong Airport to Trang Airport, taxi
- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Trang Airport (TST)plane UNN - TST
- Take the taxi from Trang-Airport-TST to Padang Besartaxi
9h 54m฿5,100–8,800Minivan to Surat Thani, fly to Hat Yai, train
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane URT - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
12h 23m฿2,826–5,020Minivan to Chumphon Airport, fly to Hat Yai, train
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Chumphon Train Stationbus
- Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CJM - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
12h 55m฿3,662–7,312
Ranong Airport (UNN) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranong to Padang Besar is to Minivan and bus which costs ฿405 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ranong to Padang Besar is to drive which takes 8h 27m and costs ฿2000 - ฿3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranong station to Padang Besar. However, there are services departing from Ranong Bus Station and arriving at Padang Besar via Surathani Talad Kaset Station and Hat Yai Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Ranong and Padang Besar is 563 km. The road distance is 540.5 km.
The best way to get from Ranong to Padang Besar without a car is to Minivan which takes 11h 24m and costs ฿475.
It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Ranong to Padang Besar, including transfers.
Ranong to Padang Besar bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Ranong Bus Station.
Ranong to Padang Besar bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Surat Thani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranong to Padang Besar is 540 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Ranong to Padang Besar.
Book your Ranong to Padang Besar bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Ranong, Thailand and Padang Besar, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Ranong Bus Station to Padang Besar via Surat Thani, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 11h 24m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ranong Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,900–7,500
Flights from Ranong Airport to Trang Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,300–6,500
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–4,400
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–4,400
Flights from Chumphon Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–5,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–400
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Chumphon to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿170–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿200–240
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿170–220
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿470–510
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–2,300
Taxi Meter Trang by Pondtong Group
- Phone
- +66 75 582 822
- Website
- facebook.com
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