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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SYD - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus bus
    15h 39m
    ฿7,793–15,852

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SYD - 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
    19h 49m
    ฿9,335–17,514

  3. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SYD - 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
    23h 41m
    ฿15,880–41,249

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,396.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 39m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Khao Lak. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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 train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) 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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