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From Patong to Khao Lak you can travel by bus/minivan or private car.

• • Travel distance from Patong in Phuket to Khao Lak in Thailand is about 120 km by land (bus or car). There are 2 options how you can travel to Khao Lak from Patong (+Kata, Karon) in Phuket: transfer by private van/minibus or transfer by private taxi/car. There is no railway from Patong – Phuket to Khao Lak and there are also no flights between these places. Khao Lak has no airport, so you have to travel by land. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Khao Lak from Patong is to travel by van/minibus.
  • Transport by minivan / minibus from Patong to Khao Lak takes about 3.5 hours and it costs about $27-30/pp. The most comfortable and expensive option of getting to Khao Lak from Patong in Phuket is to travel by private car/taxi. Travel by private taxi/car from Patong (Kata, Karon) to Khao Lak takes about 2-2.5 hours and it costs about $60-100 (vehicle). The most experienced travelers can also travel on motorbike from Patong to Khao Lak. And thats all, there is no other way how you can reach Khao Lak. You can also use the same way of transport if you want to visit Khao Sok National Park, it is about 60 km from Khao Lak.

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• • Khao Lak is a seaside resort 80 km north of Phuket International Airport and 32 km from the provincial town of Takua Pa. Its still untouched coastline is synonymous with beauty. The advantage is the long beach along the Andaman Sea and the proximity of Khao Lak-Lamru National Park. The accommodation complexes along the coast from Takua Pa, Khao Lak and Bank Sak Beach are built in original southern style architecture. From Patong you can also travel to Ao Nang in Krabi District. Read the instructions how you can reach Khao Lak from Patong in Phuket below in this article. You can also search and book tickets or car from Patong to Khao Lak easily online.

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How do I get from Patong to Khao Lak?

1. MINIVAN / MINIBUS from Patong to Khao Lak

The preferred and cheaper transport option from Patong in Phuket to Khao Lak is a transfer by a smaller minivan / minibus. A minivan is actually a smaller bus for a limited number of passengers, it tends to be relatively fast and the seats are comfortable. These are mostly smaller minivans or minibuses for 9-10 passengers.

Call Me Taxi offers these minivans from Patong to Khao Lak. If you would like to use a larger bus or other companies with minivans, you can also go to Khao Lak from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. These larger buses are also a cheaper option than smaller minivans, but you need to get to the respective bus stations first.

However, it is better to use a smaller and faster minivan directly from Patong. You can leave these minivans directly from the hotel where you are staying, and when you arrive in Khao Lak you can come directly to the hotel again, so you can choose your departure and arrival point.

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Transportation by minivan for solo travelers from Patong to Khao Lak takes about 3.5 hours, but the indicated travel time may vary slightly and may not be exactly observed. A minivan transfer from Patong to Khao Lak costs around $27-30/pp, but fares may vary slightly throughout the year and seasons.

You can search and buy minivan tickets from Patong to Khao Lak online in advance. You can also buy online tickets for buses from other stations in Phuket. At your departure point, it is advisable to be ready at least 30 minutes before the departure of the minivan, also in the case of a larger bus from other terminals in Phuket.

2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Patong to Khao Lak

A very convenient and faster, but at the same time more expensive transfer option from Patong to Khao Lak in Thailand is transport by private car/taxi with driver. The advantage of this option is the choice of your departure point in Patong or Kata Karong and your arrival point in Khao Lak. So you can go from your hotel to your hotel in Khao Lak again, but the disadvantage is the higher fare.

Andaman Taxis and Call Me Taxi offer private chauffeured transportation from Patong to Khao Lak. More companies go to Khao Lak from other places in Phuket. Most companies offer smaller classic cars for 1-3 passengers or larger minivans for 9-10 passengers. These minivans are mainly beneficial for groups of travelers who want to travel in one group at a time.

You can also divide the fare and calculate it for the individual passengers in the vehicle, as a result, a minivan may also be an advantageous option. Transportation by private car/taxi from Patong to Khao Lak takes about 2-2.5 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and depends on your exact travel route.

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However, it is usually a faster option than a regular minivan or bus transfer from Phuket. Transportation by private car with a driver from Patong to Khao Lak costs between $60-100/car, these prices vary according to the type of vehicle and possibly the number of passengers. A smaller vehicle will usually always be a cheaper option for you than larger multi-passenger minivans.

You can easily search, view and book your private chauffeured vehicle to Khao Lak from Patong / Phuket online in advance. When booking, also read the transfer conditions carefully, companies may have different conditions, and they may also differ depending on the type of vehicle you choose.

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