1. Flight + Bus to Khao Sok
2. Bus / Van to Khao Sok
3. Train + Bus to Khao Sok
4. Taxi / Car to Khao Sok
🎫 Book Ticket to Khao Sok
From Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok you can get by bus, plane+bus, train+bus.
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- The travel distance from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok National Park totals approximately 900 km via Bangkok. The optimal method to reach Khao Sok from Kanchanaburi is by air travel + van/bus via Bangkok and Surat Thani. Minivans and buses operate from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok, while direct flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani and minivans from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park are available. Traveling by plane + van to Khao Sok via Bangkok and Surat Thani typically takes 8-11 hours, with costs ranging from $45-120 per person. Alternatively, a budget-friendly option to reach Khao Sok National Park from Kanchanaburi is by tourist bus/minivan or train via Bangkok, Hua Hin, and Surat Thani.
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- Traveling by tourist bus/van from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Bangkok, Surat Thani) requires approximately 18-22 hours and costs around $35-50 per person. The most economical way to reach Khao Sok from Kanchanaburi is by bus + train via Hua Hin and Surat Thani. Minivans operate from Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin, and trains run from Hua Hin to Surat Thani. Tickets and flights from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok National Park can be conveniently booked online. From Khao Sok, travelers can also journey to Krabi, a popular tourist destination in southern Thailand, and Koh Yao Noi.
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- Khao Sok National Park is located within Surat Thani province in Thailand. This province, along with the national park, draws numerous visitors from around the globe. Spanning an area of 738 km², the park boasts diverse fauna and flora. Limestone cliffs punctuate the surface of Chiaw Lan Lake, formed after the construction of the Ratchabrapha Dam in 1982. Surrounding rainforests are reputed to be older and more species-diverse than those in the Amazon. With no airport or railway station within the park, the nearest facilities are in Surat Thani town, approximately 120 km away. There are four ways to reach Khao Sok from Kanchanaburi – via van/bus + plane, bus/minivan, bus + train, or private car/taxi via Surat Thani. The most efficient transfer option to Khao Sok is by van + plane via Bangkok and Surat Thani.
| Transfer Mode – Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane + Bus | 8-11 hours | $45-120/pp |
| Bus / Van | 18-22 hours | $35-50/pp |
| Train + Bus | 16-20 hours | $22-55/pp |
| Private Taxi / Car | 15-17 hours | $330-400 / car |
How do I get from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok?
1. FLIGHT + BUS from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok
A) Bus / Van from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
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- a cheap and fast way how to get from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
- travel by van/minivans from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok takes about 2.5-3 hours
- there are mainly various private comfortable and fast minivans or vans
- various companies to Bangkok: Yamajareon Co., Kwan Chee Vee Tour, Hanuman Tour Siam, PGS, Monsiri…
- travel by van / bus from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok costs only about $5-10/pp
- there are also various private companies with modern cars and minivans
- Book tickets from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
B) Flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani
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- the fastest way how to reach Surat Thani town from Bangkok
- travel time by plane from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport is about 1 hour
- airlines to Surat Thani: ThaiAir Asia, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air, Thai Smile…
- direct flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani costs about $30-80/pp
- read this article: How to go to Surat Thani from Bangkok?
C) Bus / Van from Surat Thani to Khao Sok
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- from Surat Thani (town or airport) to Khao Sok National Park you can travel by van or bus
- the cheapest option how to go from Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park
- bus company to Khao Sok Park from Surat Thani: Phantip 1970
- transfer by van or bus from Surat Thani to Khao Sok costs about $6-11/pp
- travel time by bus/minivan from Surat Thani to Khao Sok is about 2.5 hours
- read this article: How to go to Khao Sok from Surat Thani?
2. BUS / VAN from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok
A) Bus or minivan from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
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- the most popular and low-cost way of transport from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
- travel time by van/minivan from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok is about 2.5-3 hours
- transfer by minivan / bus from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok costs only about $5-10/pp
- there are various transport companies between these cities + private cars
- Book tickets from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok online on 12go.asia ➜
B) Bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park
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- travel time by sleeper bus from Bangkok to Khao Sok is about 14-16 hours
- one-way bus ticket from Bangkok to Khao Sok costs about $29-40/pp
- travel by tourist bus is the most cheapest option of transport to Khao Sok from Bangkok
- bus companies to Khao Sok from Bangkok: Krungsiam Tour, Paradise Travel or Songserm
- there are sleeper or seat tourist buses to Khao Sok from Bangkok
- read this article: How to go to Khao Sok from Bangkok?
3. BUS / VAN + TRAIN from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok
A) Bus / Van from Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin
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- the best and fast option how to go from Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin
- minivans depart from Kanchanaburi Bus Station and arrive to Hua Hin 51 Alley
- travel by minivan or bus from Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin takes only about 4 hours
- private companies and vans to Hua Hin from Kanchanaburi: JKP Transport
- travel by minivan or bus from Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin costs about $8-10/pp
- read this article: How to go to Hua Hin from Kanchanaburi?
B) Train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani
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- from Hua Hin to Surat Thani you can travel by train of Thai Railways
- there are sleeper or seat trains from Hua Hin to Surat Thani
- price of the train ticket from Hua Hin to Surat Thani is about $7-30/pp
- travel by train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani takes about 7.5-9 hours
- Book train tickets from Hua Hin to Surat Thani on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
- you can check current Thailand Railway Map + Thailand Train Timetable
C) Bus or Van from Surat Thani to Khao Sok
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- Khao Sok National Park is accessible by van or bus from Surat Thani town or airport
- the cheapest way how you can travel to Khao Sok National Park from Surat Thani
- transport by van or bus from Surat Thani to Khao Sok costs about $6-11/pp
- travel time from Surat Thani to Khao Sok Park is about 2.5 hours
- read this article: How to get to Khao Sok from Surat Thani?
4. TAXI / CAR from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok
A) Taxi / Car from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
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- the most comfortable option of transfer from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok
- travel by private taxi or car from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi takes about 2.5 hours
- travel by taxi / car from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok costs about $60-120 / vehicle
- taxi companies to Bangkok: PGS, Bell Transport, Glass Flower, Bangkok Taxi…
- there are various modern types of vehicles and private fast minivans
B) Taxi / Car from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok
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- from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park you can also travel by private car or taxi
- travel time by private taxi/car from Bangkok to Khao Sok is about 11 hours
- taxi to Khao Sok National Park from Bangkok: Glassflower
- travel by taxi / car from Bangkok to Khao Sok costs about $270 / car
- read this article: How to get to Khao Sok from Bangkok?
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok:
1. How to book and buy tickets / flights from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok?
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- Book tickets / flights from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok Natioanal Park 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also search another route, e.g. Bangkok > Khao Sok, Surat Thani > Khao Sok…
2. What is the travel time from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok?
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- Travel by plane + bus from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Bangkok, Surat Thani) takes about 8-11 hours.
- Travel by bus / van from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Bangkok, Surat Thani) takes about 18-22 hours.
- Travel by train + bus from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Hua Hin, Surat Thani) takes about 16-20 hours.
- Travel by private taxi / car from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Bangkok) takes about 15-17 hours.
3. How far is Khao Sok National Park from Kanchanaburi?
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- Travel distance from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok National Park is about 900 km by road via Bangkok.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok?
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- Transport by plane + bus from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Bangkok, Surat Thani) costs about $45-120/pp.
- Transport by bus / van from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Bangkok, Surat Thani) costs about $35-50/pp.
- Transport by train + bus from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Hua Hin, Surat Thani) costs about $22-55/pp.
- Transport by private taxi / car from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok (via Bangkok) costs about $330-400/car.
5. What is the best way of transfer from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok?
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- The best and comfortable option of transport to Khao Sok National Park from Kanchanaburi is to travel by van/bus + plane via Bangkok and Surat Thani. There are minivans from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok, direct flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani and minivnas or buses from Surat Thani to Khao Sok.
6. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok?
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- The most cheapest way of transport to Khao Sok from Kanchanaburi is to travel by van/bus + train via Hua Hin and Surat Thani. You can take a bus/van from Kanchanaburi to Hua Hin and train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani.
7. Is there a direct flight from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok?
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- No, Khao Sok National Park has no airport so it is not possible to travel by plane. If you want to travel by plane, you can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani and from Surat Thani to Khao Sok you can travel by van or bus.
8. Is there a direct train from Kanchanaburi to Khao Sok?
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- No, there is no railway station in Khao Sok, the closest railway station is in Surat Thani, about 120 km from Khao Sok.
9. Where you can travel from Khao Sok National Park?
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- From Khao Sok National Park you can travel by minivan / bus to Khao Lak, Phuket or Krabi, the closest popular tourist destinations. You can also travel via Krabi to Koh Lanta.
10. Where to stay in Khao Sok National Park?
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- Khao Sok Park offers various tourist resorts, lodges, bungalows or private apatrmans at the town or lake.
- Search and book your accommodation in Khao Sok > Book your accommodation in Khao Sok ➜
11. How to explore Thailand?
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- There are various ways of transfer in Thailand, you can use various tourist buses / minivans, trains, private cars / taxi, boats and ferries or you can rent a motorbike or bicycle. Read this article: Transportation in Thailand.
12. How to travel solo in Thailand?
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- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.
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