How to go → CHIANG MAI to KHAO LAK? ☀️

1. Bus / Van to Khao Lak
2. Flight + Bus to Khao Lak
3. Train + Taxi to Khao Lak
4. Taxi / Car to Khao Lak
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From Chiang Mai to Khao Lak you can get by plane+bus, train, bus, car.

• • The distance between Chiang Mai and Khao Lak spans approximately 1,460 km by road via Bangkok. The optimal and swiftest route to reach Chiang Mai is by taking a direct flight to Phuket, followed by a bus or minivan journey to Khao Lak. This method significantly reduces travel time. Traveling to Khao Lak via plane and minivan through Phuket Airport typically takes around 5-7 hours, with costs ranging from $75 to $170 per person. Private minivans and minibuses are available between Phuket International Airport and Khao Lak.
• • Another economical approach to reach Khao Lak from Chiang Mai is to travel by train and bus/minivan via Bangkok and Surat Thani. You can embark on a train journey from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani with a layover in Bangkok. From Surat Thani, buses or minivans are available to Khao Lak. This route takes approximately 27-32 hours and costs about $40-100 per person. Alternatively, you can opt for a tourist bus or minivan via Bangkok, or the most luxurious option is to arrange a private car or taxi. Easily search and book tickets or flights to Khao Lak from Chiang Mai online in Thailand. From Khao Lak, you can journey through Khao Sok National Park and Surat Thani town to Koh Phangan or Koh Samui.

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• • Khao Lak lies in southern Thailand and is conveniently accessible from Phuket or Surat Thani. This locale boasts one of Thailand’s most stunning coastal landscapes, with fewer crowds compared to other tourist hubs in Thailand. Situated in Phang Nga province, renowned for its natural beauty, Khao Lak offers a plethora of attractions. It’s not just about pristine beaches; the hills east of the beaches host a diverse array of flora and fauna, making it a hotspot for national parks. Excellent fishing opportunities and exhilarating rafting adventures are available during and after the rainy season. Before your visit to Khao Lak, thoroughly review this article on the Weather in Khao Lak. You can travel from Chiang Mai to Khao Lak through various means – flight + bus, train + bus, bus/minivan, or private car/taxi via Bangkok and Phuket or Surat Thani. From Khao Lak, you can venture to Phuket, Krabi, or Koh Phi Phi.

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How do I get from Chiang Mai to Khao Lak?

1. BUS / MINIVAN from Chiang Mai to Khao Lak

A) Bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok

• • from Chiang Mai to Bangkok you can travel by tourist bus or minivan
  • there are comfortable and modern, new seat or sleeper tourist buses, minivans
  • transfer by bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok costs about $20-32/pp
  • transfer by bus from Chiang Mai to Bangkok takes about 11-14.5 hours
  • bus companies to Bangkok from Chiang Mai: Sombat Tour, Lignite Tour PK, Thai Sriram…
  • buses arrive to various bus stations in Bangkok: Mo Chit, Khao San, Sombat Tour Viphavadee 13…

B) Bus from Bangkok to Khao Lak

• • transfer by sleeper tourist bus or minivan from Bangkok to Khao Lak takes about 13-15 hours
  • transfer by bus / minivan from Bangkok to Khao Lak costs about $28-43/pp
  • transfer by bus / minivan is the most cheapest option of transport to Khao Lak
  • private bus companies to Khao Lak from Bangkok: Krungsiam Tour, Tara Tour and Travel
  • there are tourist sleeper or seat buses and minivans to Khao Lak
  • buses to Khao Lak depart from Khao San or Southern Terminal in Bangkok
  • read this article: How to reach Khao Lak from Bangkok?

2. FLIGHT + BUS from Chiang Mai to Khao Lak

A) Flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket

• • there are direct flights from Chiang Mai to Phuket in Thailand
  • airlines to Phuket: Nok Air, Air Asia, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, Thai Smile, Bangkok Air…
  • direct flight to Phuket from Chiang Mai is the most fastest option of transport
  • flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket takes only about 2 hours or 5-7 hours with stopover in Bangkok
  • flight from Chiang Mai to Phuket costs only about $60-150/pp
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B) Minivan / Taxi from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak

• • from Phuket International Airport to Khao Lak you can get by minivan/bus or private car/taxi
  • minivans and minibuses of Call Me Taxi private company
  • private cars to Khao Lak by Bangkok Taxi24, Andaman Taxis, Phuket Ground Services…
  • transport by minivan from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak costs about $17/pp
  • transport by private taxi or car from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak costs about $50-60/car
  • travel by minivan or taxi from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak takes about 1.5-2 hours
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3. TRAIN + TAXI / VAN from Chiang Mai to Khao Lak

A) Train from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani (via Bangkok)

• • from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani you can travel by train of Thai Railways via Bangkok
  • 1.step – train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, 2.step – train from Bangkok to Surat Thani
  • Surat Thani Railway Station is located about 160 km east of Khao Lak
  • there are sleeper or seat trains, 1st+2nd class trains for tourists
  • travel by train to Surat Thani from Chiang Mai costs about $16-110/pp
  • travel by train to Surat Thani from Chiang Mai takes about 22-28 hours
  • read this article: How to reach Surat Thani from Chiang Mai?

B) Taxi or Minivan from Surat Thani to Khao Lak

• • from Surat Thani you can travel by minivan or taxi / car to Khao Lak (via Khao Sok Park)
  • transport by minivan/bus or car from Surat Thani to Khao Lak takes about 3.5-4 hours
  • transport by private car or taxi from Surat Thani to Khao Lak costs about $90-120/car
  • transport by minivan from Surat Thani to Khao Lak (via Khao Sok) costs about $25/pp
  • from Khao Sok National park you can travel by another minivan to Khao Lak
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4. TAXI / CAR from Chiang Mai to Khao Lak

A) Private Taxi from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani

• • you can travel by private taxi/car from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani (with stop in Bangkok)
  • transport time by private taxi or car from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani via Bangkok is about 22 hours
  • taxi from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani: Jed Yord, Bangkok Taxi 24, Glassflower
  • private taxi or car from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani costs about $600-700 (vehicle, car, minivan)
  • read this article: How to go to Surat Thani from Chiang Mai?

B) Private Taxi from Surat Thani to Khao Lak

• • from Surat Thani you can get by minivan or taxi / car to Khao Lak (via Khao Sok Park)
  • transfer by car from Surat Thani to Khao Lak takes about 3.5 hours
  • transfer by private car or taxi from Surat Thani to Khao Lak costs about $90-120/car
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