1. Train + Bus to Khao Yai
2. Bus / Van to Khao Yai Park
3. Taxi – Bangkok to Khao Yai
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From Bangkok to Khao Yai you can travel by van/bus, car or train + car.
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- Discover the optimal travel distance from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, spanning approximately 220 km through Pak Chong town. Given the absence of flights from Bangkok to Khao Yai, land travel is essential. Explore three convenient options for reaching Khao Yai from Bangkok: tourist bus/van transfer, private taxi, or train + bus via Pak Chong town. The preferred and economical choice for transfer to Khao Yai is bus travel. A bus/minivan journey from Bangkok to Khao Yai (via Pak Chong) typically lasts 5-6 hours, with tickets priced around $8-12 per person.
- Alternatively, opt for the utmost comfort by booking a private taxi/car from Bangkok to Khao Yai. Private car/taxi transfer from Bangkok to Khao Yai requires approximately 3-3.5 hours and is priced at about $76-115 per vehicle. Easily reserve various modern vehicles online for your journey to Khao Yai. Another option entails traveling by train from Bangkok to Pak Chong, followed by bus or taxi to Khao Yai Park. Train + bus transfer from Bangkok to Khao Yai (via Pak Chong) generally takes 6-7 hours, with costs ranging from $5 to $30 per person.
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- Khao Yai National Park, nestled in Thailand, stands as one of the nation’s most renowned and cherished nature reserves. Encompassing approximately 2,168 square kilometers, the park, established in 1962, holds the distinction of being Thailand’s first and oldest national park. Recognized by UNESCO in 2005, Khao Yai attained World Heritage Site status owing to its exceptional biodiversity and natural significance.
- Khao Yai’s varied terrain includes dense forests, undulating hills, majestic waterfalls, and expansive grasslands. With elevations ranging from 400 to 1,400 meters above sea level, visitors are treated to breathtaking viewpoints and scenic panoramas. Delve into the detailed guidance on reaching Khao Yai from Bangkok provided in this article. Additionally, conveniently purchase tickets or arrange for a taxi to Khao Yai Park online.
| Transfer Mode – Bangkok to Khao Yai: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Train + Bus | 6-7 hours | $5-30/pp |
| Bus / Van | 5-6 hours | $8-12/pp |
| Private Car | 3-3.5 hours | $76-115/vehicle |
How do I get from Bangkok to Khao Yai?
1. TRAIN + BUS from Bangkok to Khao Yai
A cheap and popular way to travel from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park is to travel by train and bus via the town of Pak Chong. So this option has 2 steps, the first step is to travel by Thai Railways train from Bangkok to the city of Pak Chong. Traveling by train to Pak Chong from Bangkok is relatively hassle-free and takes around 3-4 hours, with train tickets costing an average of $3-27/pp.
The prices are based on which train you will use on this route, the seats are fully sufficient, they are the cheapest, but you can also reserve a sleeper bed, the trains are 2nd and 3rd class. Pak Chong Railway Station is located approximately 40 km from Khao Yai Park, it is the nearest railway station and trains depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station or Don Mueang Station in Bangkok (see Thailand Railway Map).
Don Mueang Station is suitable for those who arrive at Don Mueang Airport and want to continue their journey to Pak Chong, so you can also take a train from there. You can search and book train tickets from Bangkok to Pak Chong easily online and in advance. Always read all transfer instructions and other conditions carefully before ordering tickets.
The second step is to take a bus/blue songthaew from Pak Chong to Khao Yai Park. These buses / songthaew depart from the city center and arrive mostly at the national park’s northern gate. You can ask the driver to drop you off along the way too. Songtaew to Khao Yao from Pak Chong leaves every 20mins.
Bus travel time from Pak Chong to Khao Yai Park is around 1 hour and tickets cost on average $1-3/pp. Local songthaews or minibuses and minivans travel mostly on this route. This combination of transport, i.e. by train and bus / songthaew, is also one of the cheapest transfer options to Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok. Train and bus is also a suitable and low-cost option for those traveling solo in Thailand.
2. BUS / VAN from Bangkok to Khao Yai
Another popular and also low-budget transfer option from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park is by bus / minivan, again via the town of Pak Chong. So this option also has 2 steps, the transfer to the second line is again in the city of Pak Chong.
There are plenty of bus and minivan connections between Bangkok and Pak Chong throughout the day, operated by the transport companies Pakchong Carrent 2009, Nakhonchai 21 or Jamnong Tour Pak Chong. Each company operates a different type of bus or minivan.
E.g. Nakhonchai 21 operates modern seater buses, Jamnog Tour Pak Chong operates regional seater buses, and Pakchong Carrent 2009 will offer you mainly minivans for several people. These companies are also mostly well rated by other travelers, you can read these reviews when ordering your tickets.
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Minivans are also suitable for groups of passengers traveling in a group. Travel time by buses and minivans from Bangkok to Pak Chong takes 2.5-3.5 hours and tickets will cost you between $6-8/pp. The fastest bus is offered by Nakhonchai 21, which runs this route for approximately 2.5 hours.
Buses and minivans depart from Mochit Bus Station or Mochit New Van Terminal in Bangkok and arrive at stops that are mostly in downtown Pak Chong. You can find and book bus tickets from Bangkok to Pak Chong online even in advance, carefully read all instructions when ordering tickets.
The second step is again to travel by local bus / songthaew from Pak Chong to Khao Yai Park. This second step of the transfer takes approximately 1 hour and you can take local buses from the city center, or ask on the spot where exactly these buses depart from. You can buy tickets on the spot in Pak Chong or from the bus driver.
3. TAXI / CAR from Bangkok to Khao Yai
The most convenient, but at the same time the most expensive, option of transportation from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park is by private car / taxi. This option is not suitable for low-cost travelers, but it has the advantage of being the fastest and avoiding the transfer in Pak Chong.
These private cars go directly to Khao Yai Park. And the advantage is that you can book your car directly from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports. Several taxi companies such as Kim Transfers Thailand, Firstplan Transport Services, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, MCC VAN, 12Go Transfer and Glassflower operate private cars on this route between Bangkok and Khao Yai.
All these companies offer very comfortable and modern cars, SUVs, minivans or jeeps for transfer to Khao Yai. Those traveling in a group of several travelers at the same time can also use minivans for several people, they book the whole car and then split the fare between the individuals.
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A private chauffeured car from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park takes approximately 3 hours and costs $70-115/car on average. Prices are based on the type of car you choose, minivans and jeeps are usually the more expensive option, but they can carry more people.
You can search and book your private car from Bangkok to Khao Yai Park online well in advance. Always read all instructions and conditions carefully when booking this transfer. A private car is clearly the most convenient way, but due to the higher price, it is not used mainly by low-cost travelers.
On the contrary, if you are not dealing with the financial budget for the trip, this is the best way to get to Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok, Thailand.
❓ FAQ — Travel route from Bangkok to Khao Yai Park:
1. How to book tickets + car or taxi from Bangkok to Khao Yai?
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- You can book + buy tickets or car/taxi from Bangkok to Khao Yai on 12go.asia ➜.
- you can book another tickets and travel routes, e.g. Bangkok to Pak Chong…
2. What is the travel time from Bangkok to Khao Yai?
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- Travel by train + bus from Bangkok to Khao Yai (via Pak Chong) takes about 6-7 hours.
- Travel by bus / minivan from Bangkok to Khao Yai (via Pak Chong) takes about 5-6 hours.
- Travel by private car / taxi from Bangkok to Khao Yai takes about 3-3.5 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Bangkok to Khao Yai?
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park in Thailand is about 220 km via Pak Chong town.
4. How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Khao Yai?
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- Travel by train + bus from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park (via Pak Chong) costs about $5-30/pp.
- Travel by tourist bus from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park (via Pak Chong) costs about $6-12/pp.
- Travel by private car/van from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park costs about $70-115/vehicle.
5. What is the most cheapest way of transport from Bangkok to Khao Yai?
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- The most cheapest way of transfer from Bangkok to Khao Yai is to travel by train + bus via Pak Chong town.
6. What is the best way of transfer from Bangkok to Khao Yai?
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- The best way of transport from Bangkok to Khao Yai is to travel by private car or taxi. But this way of transfer is the most expensive option, so another good way is to travel by minivan / bus via Pak Chong town. Minivans are fast and comfortable.
7. Is there a flight from Bangkok to Khao Yai National Park?
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- There are no flights to Khao Yai National Park (or Pak Chong) from Bangkok, travel by plane is not possible.
8. How to go back from Khao Yai National Park to Bangkok?
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- From Khao Yai Park and Pak Chong town to Bangkok you can travel by tourist bus/van, private car or bus+train.
- It is the same way of transport how you came to Khao Yai National Park or Pak Chong from Bangkok.
9. Where you should keep your luggage in Bangkok?
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- You can keep your luggage in Bangkok, try Radical Storage ➜ service. Radical Storage offers a few places in the city center of Bangkok, it is a cheap and your luggage will be safe, you can book your luggage place easily online.
10. Where you can also travel from Khao Yai National Park?
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- If you are already in Pak Chong town or Khao Yai National Park, you can also visit Nakhon Ratchasima or you can go to Lopburi province. There are the same ways of transport, train, bus or private car from Bangkok.
11. Where to accommodate in Khao Yai National Park?
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- Khao Yai National Park or nearby places offer mainly private resorts or bungalows, homes.
- You can book your hotel in Khao Yai National Park ➜ in Thailand easily online.
🚆 Train Schedule / Timetable – Bangkok to Pak Chong + Train Tickets:
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Train Schedule - Bangkok to Pak Chong | Departure in Bangkok | Arrival in Pak Chong |
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Thai Railway | 05:45 | 08:52 |
Thai Railway | 06:40 | 10:52 |
Thai Railway | 10:05 | 13:25 |
Thai Railway | 18:55 | 22:46 |
Thai Railway | 20:30 | 00:07 |
🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Bangkok to Pak Chong + Bus Tickets:
FULL UPDATED BUS SCHEDULE – CLICK HERE
Bus Schedule - Bangkok to Pak Chong | Departure in Bangkok | Arrival in Pak Chong |
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Nakhonchai 21 | 04:40 | 08:10 |
Nakhonchai 21 | 06:30 | 10:00 |
Nakhonchai 21 | 08:00 | 11:30 |
Nakhonchai 21 | 09:00 | 12:30 |
Nakhonchai 21 | 11:00 | 14:30 |
Nakhonchai 21 | 13:00 | 16:30 |
Nakhonchai 21 | 15:00 | 18:30 |
Nakhonchai 21 | 17:30 | 21:00 |
Nakhonchai 21 | 18:30 | 22:00 |
Pakchong Carrent 2009 | 06:00 | 09:00 |
Pakchong Carrent 2009 | 08:00 | 11:00 |
Pakchong Carrent 2009 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
Pakchong Carrent 2009 | 12:00 | 15:00 |
Pakchong Carrent 2009 | 14:00 | 17:00 |
Pakchong Carrent 2009 | 16:00 | 19:00 |
Pakchong Carrent 2009 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
Jamnong Tour | 06:00 | 09:00 |
Jamnong Tour | 08:00 | 11:00 |
Jamnong Tour | 10:00 | 13:00 |
Jamnong Tour | 12:00 | 15:00 |
Jamnong Tour | 14:00 | 17:00 |
Jamnong Tour | 16:00 | 19:00 |
Jamnong Tour | 18:00 | 21:00 |
🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Bangkok to Khao Yai Park + Prices:
Taxi Schedule - Bangkok to Khao Yai | Travel time | Price (Car) |
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Kim Transfers | 03:00 | From $70.00 |
Kim Transfers | 03:00 | From $80.00 |
Kim Transfers | 03:00 | From $95.00 |
MCC VAN | 03:00 | From $77.00 |
MCC VAN | 03:00 | From $82.00 |
MCC VAN | 03:00 | From $88.00 |
Glassflower | 03:00 | From $80.00 |
Team Holiday | 03:00 | From $96.00 |
Thailand Limo | 03:00 | From $103.00 |
Thailand Limo | 03:00 | From $106.00 |
Thailand Limo | 03:00 | From $113.00 |
Phuket Transfer | 03:00 | From $82.00 |
Phuket Transfer | 03:00 | From $93.00 |
Phuket Transfer | 03:00 | From $112.00 |
Firstplan Transport | 03:00 | From $112.00 |
Firstplan Transport | 03:00 | From $77.00 |
Firstplan Transport | 03:00 | From $88.00 |
Firstplan Transport | 03:00 | From $118.00 |
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