From Bangkok to Khao Sok you can get by bus, plane + bus, train + bus, car.
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- The travel distance from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park spans approximately 750 kilometers by road. Travelers have several transportation options to reach Khao Sok, with the most common route involving a combination of air and ground travel. From Bangkok, travelers can fly to Surat Thani, which takes approximately 1.5 hours, and then proceed by minivan or bus to Khao Sok, a journey lasting about 2.5 hours. Traveling by plane followed by minivan via Surat Thani to Khao Sok typically costs between $34 and $70 per person, totaling about 8-10 hours of travel time. This option offers the quickest way to access Khao Sok National Park.
- Additionally, there are sleeper buses available for travelers seeking a more budget-friendly option, with travel times ranging from 14 to 16 hours and ticket prices around $24 to $40 per person. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a sleeper train operated by Thai Railways to Surat Thani, followed by a minivan journey to Khao Sok National Park. Private taxi or car services are also available, albeit at a higher cost. Booking bus/train tickets, private taxi services, or flights from Bangkok to Khao Sok (Surat Thani) can be easily done online. From Khao Sok, travelers can further explore neighboring destinations by bus, taxi + ferry, such as Koh Samui.
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- Khao Sok National Park, located in Surat Thani province, spans an area of 739 km2, making it the largest preserved rainforest area in Thailand. Its centerpiece is the stunning Cheow Lan Lake, covering 165 km2 and offering unique accommodation options in floating resorts, making it a highly visited site in the region. Travelers journeying from Bangkok to Khao Sok have multiple transportation choices. The fastest route involves taking a direct flight to Surat Thani followed by a minivan to Khao Sok National Park. Since there’s no airport within Khao Sok National Park, Surat Thani serves as the nearest airport. From Khao Sok National Park (and Surat Thani), travelers can continue their exploration by minibus/minivan to Krabi or Koh Yao Noi.
| Transfer Mode – Bangkok to Khao Sok: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus | 14-16 hours | $24-40/pp |
| Train + Bus (via Surat Thani) | 12-16 hours | $25-70/pp |
| Plane + Bus (via Surat Thani) | 8-10 hours | $40-100/pp |
| Private Car | 11-15 hours | $260-420 (car) |
How do I get from Bangkok to Khao Sok?
1. BUS from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park
One of the options for land transfer from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani province is a bus trip. Several companies operate bus services on this route, such as Bangkok Travel Plus, SOT Travel, Raja Ferry, Nara Travel, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip, Songserm, Jarinthon Tour and others.
The disadvantage can be the relatively more limited timetable of buses from Bangkok to Khao Sok, but also the longer journey. On the other hand, there are modern and comfortable buses. Buses can depart from various places or stations in Bangkok, and in Khao Sok they usually arrive at Khao Sok Van Station or other places.
You will see all this information about departure points in Bangkok and arrival points in Khao Sok when searching for tickets online. The bus transfer from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park takes about 14-16 hours, but the time may vary and the buses may be delayed during the journey.
Buses also make other stops during the journey, but the time for these stops is usually already included in the total journey time. Bus transfer from Bangkok to Khao Sok costs between $24-40/pp, prices vary by bus type and company. These prices may also change during the year or seasons. Bus tickets to Khao Sok National Park from Bangkok can be easily searched and purchased online in advance.
When booking your ticket, read all transfer information and instructions and follow the bus company’s instructions. It is also advisable to arrive at the bus departure point in Bangkok at least 30-60 minutes before the bus departure.
2. TRAIN + BUS to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani)
Another very cheap land transfer option from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park is to travel by train and minivan/bus via Surat Thani city. You can’t take a train directly to Khao Sok, there is no railway, but you can take a train to Surat Thani.
This transport option has a total of 2 steps and the total travel time by train and bus via Surat Thani can be approx. 12-16 hours (approx. 9-12 hours by train to Surat Thani and approx. 1.5-3 hours by bus/minivan to Khao Sok). Of course, the travel time may vary slightly, depending on the transfer in Surat Thani and the waiting time for buses to Khao Sok.
Trains depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station or Don Mueang Station in Bangkok city center and arrive to Surat Thani Railway Station in Surat Thani town, see the Thai railway map. After arriving in Surat Thani, theoretically you can immediately continue the transfer to Khao Sok.
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Some minivans or buses also operate from the train station, but the timetable may be more limited. It is therefore advisable to look up connections first and plan your journey so that everything works out on time.
Thai trains to Surat Thani will offer you seats and sleepers in the 1st to 3rd class, the cheapest option is the seats in the 3rd class of the train, but they are not very comfortable. It is better to choose a sleeping bed in a 2nd or 1st class train for this longer route, 1st class is of course the most expensive option, but on the other hand the most comfortable.
Train tickets from Bangkok to Surat Thani and bus tickets from Surat Thani to Khao Sok can be purchased online in advance. For this transport option, you must have a separate ticket for the train transfer and a ticket for the bus transfer.
3. FLIGHT + BUS to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani)
The fastest and most convenient, but slightly more expensive transfer option from Bangkok to Khao Sok is an air transfer to Surat Thani and from there a minivan or bus to Khao Sok. Khao Sok Park itself does not have an airport, the nearest airport is just outside the city of Surat Thani.
This transfer option also has 2 steps, first is a direct flight to Surat Thani and then a bus or minivan trip to Khao Sok. The journey by plane and minivan / bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok via Surat Thani takes a total of 8-10 hours, but this time can vary. A direct flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani takes about 1 hour 15 minutes and costs between $30-100/pp.
Flights to Surat Thani are offered by companies such as Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air, Thai Smile, Thai VietJet, Thai Airways and Hanh Air Systems. The flight schedule between Bangkok and Surat Thani is relatively comprehensive and there are enough flights every day to ensure you choose your suitable connection.
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The second step is the transfer from Surat Thani to Khao Sok, which takes about 1.5-3 hours and is offered by private transport companies such as Phantip 1970, Phangan Tour 2000, 12GO Transport, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport or Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel.
Most buses or minivans can leave from different locations in Surat Thani, you will see this information when searching and booking tickets. Transfer by bus or minivan from Surat Thani to Khao Sok costs between $7-13/pp, some companies also offer private transfers with modern cars. However, a transfer by car with a driver is a more expensive option and will not be suitable for ordinary low-cost travelers.
4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Bangkok to Khao Sok
If you would like to use a private transfer to Khao Sok from Bangkok, this option is also available. This is the most expensive transport option, but you will have a modern and comfortable car with your driver at your disposal. Private transfer by car with driver to Khao Sok National Park will be offered by Glassflower or Van2Travel or others.
These companies offer modern small cars for 1-3 passengers or even minivans and larger cars for more travelers. Minivans will be a suitable option for those traveling in a group of several travelers at once. You can also budget for individual passengers. The advantage of this transport option is the choice of your departure point and arrival point in Khao Sok.
Transport by private car with a driver from Bangkok to Khao Sok takes about 11-15 hours, depending on the company and type of vehicle you use. However, the stated driving time to Khao Sok may vary a little, depending on where you depart from in Bangkok and where exactly you want to arrive in Khao Sok.
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Transfer by private car/taxi with a driver from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park costs between $260-420 (car), prices vary depending on the type of car and the number of travelers. Smaller classic cars are always a cheaper option than larger minivans or multi-passenger SUVs.
You can easily search, view and book your private car with driver to Khao Sok online ahead of time. When booking a car, also read all information and instructions for the transfer and follow all instructions given by the transport company.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Bangkok to Khao Sok:
1. How to book and buy bus tickets/flights from Bangkok to Khao Sok?
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2. What is the travel time from Bangkok to Khao Sok?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park takes about 14-16 hours.
- Travel by train + bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani) takes about 12-16 hours.
- Travel by plane + bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani) takes about 8-10 hours.
- Travel by private taxi / car from Bangkok to Khao Sok takes about 11-15 hours.
3. How far is Khao Sok National Park from Bangkok?
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park is about 750 km by bus.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Bangkok to Khao Sok?
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- Transfer by tourist bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park costs about $29-40/pp.
- Transfer by train + bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani) costs about $25-70/pp.
- Transfer by plane + bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani) costs about $40-100/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi from Bangkok to Khao Sok costs about $260-420 (car).
5. What is the best way of getting from Bangkok to Khao Sok?
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- The best, fastest and most comfortable way how to travel to Khao Sok National Park from Bangkok is to travel by plane to Surat Thani and from Surat Thani by bus/minivan to Khao Sok. There are various airlines and direct flights from Bankgok to Surat Thani, direct flight takes about 1.5 hour.
6. What is the most cheapest way of getting from Bangkok to Khao Sok?
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- The most cheapest option of transportation from Bangkok to Khao Sok is to travel by sleeper bus. There are day + overnight seat or sleeper buses. The most cheapest bus ticket from Bangkok to Surat Thani costs about $29/pp.
7. How do you get from Khao Sok to Krabi?
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- From Khao Sok to Krabi you can travel by minivan/bus or private taxi, it takes about 2.5-3 hours. There is no railway and no flight between Khao Sok and Krabi. Read this article: How to get to Krabi from Khao Sok?
8. How to explore and move in Khao Sok National Park?
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- There are several ways to move around Khao Sok Park: On foot: One of the best ways to explore the park is by hiking. There are several trails in the park, ranging from easy walks to more challenging hikes. By canoe or kayak: You can explore the park’s rivers and lakes by renting a canoe or kayak. By motorbike: If you prefer to travel faster, you can rent a motorbike in nearby towns and explore the park’s surroundings on your own. By taxi / private car: If you prefer to sit back and relax, you can hire a taxi or a car to take you around the park. On organized tours: There are several tour operators that offer organized tours of the park, which can include transportation, meals, and guided activities.
9. What is the best time to visit Khao Sok National Park?
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- Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand offers beautiful scenery and unique wildlife throughout the year. The dry season (Dec-Apr) is best for outdoor activities, while the wet season (May-Nov) offers lush greenery and lower prices. The shoulder season (Nov and May) has pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Popular activities include hiking, wildlife spotting, canoeing, and camping. Remember to respect the park’s rules and minimize your impact on the environment.
10. Where you can travel from Khao Sok National Park?
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- From Khao Sok you can travel by van or car to Khao Lak, you can go to Krabi, via Krabi you can travel to Koh Lanta. You can also travel via Surat Thani town to Koh Samui – the most popular tourist island in the Gulf of Thailand.
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