1. Flight – Bangkok to Ranong
2. Bus – Bangkok to Ranong
3. Taxi – Bangkok to Ranong
4. Train + Bus to Ranong
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From Bangkok to Ranong you can travel by plane, bus, car or train+bus.
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Ranong in Thailand is about 580 km by road and about 480 km if you take a direct flight to Ranong Airport. There are 4 ways how you can get to Ranong from Bangkok – direct flight, travel by tourist bus, train + bus via Chumphon or you can book a private car/taxi. The best and fastest option how to reach Ranong is to take a direct flight from Bangkok – Don Mueang Airport. Transfer by plane from Bangkok to Ranong takes only about 1.5 hour. Flight schedule to Ranong is very limited and this air route is operated by Thai Air Asia or Nok Air. Another and cheap way of getting to Ranong from Bangkok is to travel by tourist modern bus.
- Travel by bus from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 8.5-14 hours and bus tickets cost about $15-26/pp. Buses depart from Southern Bus Terminal and arrive to Ranong Bus Station. You can use these bus companies: ChokeAnan Tour or Sombat Tour. There is no railway to Ranong town, the closest railway station is in Chumphon. You can take a train from Bangkok to Chumphon and from this city you can travel by local bus or taxi to Ranong. Travel by train + bus from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 10 hours and it costs about $20-50/pp. From Ranong you can travel by ferry or speedboat to Koh Phayam, it is a small and to so crowded nice island close to Ranong town.
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- The last way how you can travel to Ranong from Bangkok is to book a private car / taxi. It is also not bad if you are traveling in the group of people, but it is the most expensive option of transfer. Travel by private car from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 8-8.5 hour and it costs about $230-470 (car). You can book this private modern car, minivan or SUV online. Ranong is the most northerly province on Thailand’s Andaman coast. A mountainous and heavily forested province, Ranong is best known for its capital city of the same name, which serves as a major Fishing and trading port. From Ranong you can also travel by minivan or car to Phuket, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in southern Thailand. Read the instructions how you can reach Ranong from Bangkok below in this article.
| Transfer Mode – Bangkok to Ranong: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Direct Flight | 1.5 hour | $55-90/pp |
| Tourist Bus | 8.5-14 hours | $15-26/pp |
| Private Car / Taxi with a driver | 8-9 hours | $230-470 (car) |
| Train + Bus (via Chumphon) | 11-14 hours | $20-50/pp |
How do I get from Bangkok to Ranong?
1. FLIGHT from Bangkok to Ranong
The fastest and most convenient transfer option from Bangkok to Ranong is a direct flight transfer. You can save your time with this transport option, but a minor disadvantage is the very limited flight schedule between these cities, sometimes there may be only 1-2 flights per day.
This transport option to Ranong is offered by Thai AirAsia or Nok Air, this is a well-known low-cost airline and most of the flights offered are Economy class. A direct flight from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 1.5 hours, but if you include the transfer to the airport and waiting before departure, the total time can be about 5 hours.
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Flights are operated from Don Mueang Airport to Ranong Airport, this airport is located approximately 30 km south of Ranong. Don Mueang Airport is located approximately 10 km north of the city center of Bangkok. Air transfer from Bangkok to Ranong costs between $55-90/pp, that’s the price for an Economy class flight.
You can easily search and buy a flight ticket to Ranong from Bangkok online in advance. When booking, please read the terms and conditions of the air transfer carefully and follow all airline instructions. Air transfer is probably the best transfer option to Ranong, but it is of course more expensive than traveling by train or bus.
2. BUS from Bangkok to Ranong
One of the cheaper ground transfer options from Bangkok to Ranong is a bus transfer. On this route, you can use modern and relatively comfortable long-distance buses of ChokeAnan Tour, Sombat Tour or Transport Co. However, the bus schedule between these cities is rather more limited.
Buses depart from stations such as Mochit or Southern Terminal in Bangkok and arrive at Ranong Bus Station, you will see this information and station locations when searching and booking tickets online, so read everything carefully. Ranong Bus Station is located approximately 1 km from the city center, so you will have everything within easy reach right away.
Bus transportation from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 8.5-14 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and there may be delays 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 transportation to Ranong from Bangkok costs between $15-26/pp, these prices may vary throughout the year and are not fixed. Bangkok to Ranong bus tickets can be easily searched and purchased online well in advance. It is advisable to arrive at the bus stations in Bangkok well in advance, at least 30-60 minutes before the bus departure.
3. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Bangkok to Ranong
Another option for a land transfer from Bangkok to Ranong is a private transfer by modern car, i.e. a taxi with a driver. Taxi companies such as Bangkok Taxi24, Glassflower, Firstplan Transport Services, Kanokwan Travel, N and T Travel offer this option of transportation to Ranong.
Most of these companies will offer you smaller classic cars or even larger SUVs and minivans for more people on this route. In particular, minivans can be suitable for group travel, they can often carry 9-10 passengers, and you can always divide the car fare and calculate it for individual passengers.
All cars are air-conditioned, comfortable and offer very good comfort and an experienced driver. Transportation by private car/taxi with driver from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 8-9 hours, but this time may vary. The advantage is that you can choose your departure point in Bangkok and your arrival point in Ranong, which also saves you some additional time.
One of the options is, for example, a departure from one of Bangkok’s airports such as Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang. A private car/taxi transfer from Bangkok to Ranong in Thailand costs between $230-470/car, these prices vary depending on the type of car you choose.
Smaller classic cars are always a cheaper option than larger minivans or SUVs for more people. You can easily search and book your private car/taxi from Bangkok to Ranong online in advance.
4. TRAIN + BUS from Bangkok to Ranong (via Chumphon)
If you would like to travel by train, you can take a train from Bangkok to Chumphon and from there you have to take a minivan or another private car to Ranong. The railway does not go directly to the city of Ranong. This transport option has a total of 2 steps and the total travel time can be approx. 11-14 hours, but this time can vary slightly, depending on the connecting connection in Chumphon.
Trains depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station in Bangkok and arrive at Chumphon Railway Station, the train journey takes about 7-10 hours, see the Thai Railway Map. Trains will offer you either seats or sleeping beds, seats are always a cheaper option.
Then you can use a small minivan or a classic larger bus from the Fame Tour company from Chumphon to Ranong, the journey from Chumphon to Ranong takes about 2 hours. Transfer by train and minivan / bus from Bangkok to Ranong via Chumphon costs $20-50/pp, prices may vary depending on whether you use a seat or a sleeper on the train.
Bangkok to Chumphon train tickets and Chumphon to Ranong bus tickets can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. You must look for a separate ticket for the train and a separate ticket for the connecting bus line, so you must have 2 tickets for this transport option. This option is sought after mainly among low-cost travelers, as a result it can be the cheapest option of transport to Ranong.
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❓ FAQ + TIPS — Travel route from Bangkok to Ranong:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flights from Bangkok to Ranong?
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- You can book tickets, car or flight from Bangkok to Ranong on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can choose and book another travel route, e.g. Ranong to Koh Phayam, Ranong to Phuket…
2. What is the travel time from Bangkok to Ranong?
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- Direct flight from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 1.5 hour.
- Transfer by tourist bus from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 8.5-14 hours.
- Transfer by private car/taxi from Bangkok to Ranong takes about 8-9 hour.
- Transfer by train + bus from Bangkok to Ranong (via Chumphon) takes about 11-14 hour.
3. What is the price of transfer from Bangkok to Ranong?
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- Direct flight from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Ranong Airport costs about $55-90/pp.
- Travel by tourist bus from Bangkok to Ranong costs about $15-26/pp.
- Travel by private vehicle / car from Bangkok to Ranong costs about $230-470 (car).
- Travel by train + bus from Bangkok to Ranong (via Chumphon) costs about $20-50/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Bangkok to Ranong?
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- Travel distance from Bangkok to Ranong in Thailand is about 580 km by road and about 480 km by plane.
5. What is the most cheapest way of transport from Bangkok to Ranong?
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- The most cheapest option of transfer from Bangkok to Ranong is to travel by tourist bus or train + bus via Chumphon. The most cheapest option should cost about $20-25/pp.
6. What is the best and fastest way of transport from Bangkok to Ranong?
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- The best + fastest way how you can reach Ranong from Bangkok is to travel by plane – there is a direct flight.
7. Where should you keep your luggage in Bangkok?
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- If you want to keep your luggage in Bangkok you can try Radical Storage service. With Radical Storage you can search and book your private luggage place in Bangkok, or another city in the world.
8. Is there a direct train to Ranong from Bangkok?
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- No, Ranong has no railway station, it is not possible to take a direct train from Bangkok. But you can travel by train from Bangkok to Chumphon and from Chumphon you can take a local bus or taxi to Ranong.
9. How to travel from Ranong to Phuket?
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- From Ranong to Phuket you can travel by bus, minivan or private car. There is no railway to Phuket from Ranong, travel by train is not possible, and there are no flights between these sites.
10. Where you can go and travel from Ranong?
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- From Ranong you can travel by ferry or boat to Koh Phayam. Transfer by boat or ferry from Ranong to Koh Phayam takes about 1-2 hours and tickets cost about $7-15/pp. Boats depart from Ranong Pier or Tai Kak Pier.