1. Flight – Ranong to Bangkok
2. Bus – Ranong to Bangkok
3. Taxi – Ranong to Bangkok
4. Bus + Train to Bangkok
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From Ranong to Bangkok you can travel by plane, bus, car or bus+train.
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- The distance between Ranong and Bangkok in Thailand spans approximately 580 km via road and 480 km by air. Opting for a direct flight is the most efficient and quickest transfer option from Ranong to Bangkok. A direct flight from Ranong Airport to Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport lasts about 1.5 hours, with tickets priced around $50-90 per person. If time-saving is a priority, a flight is the ideal choice. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a tourist bus journey. The travel duration by tourist bus from Ranong to Bangkok is about 8.5-10 hours, with ticket prices ranging from $18-26 per person. These buses operate from Ranong Bus Station and terminate at Bangkok’s Southern Terminal.
- Travelers also have the option to book a private car or taxi from Ranong to Bangkok. The journey by private car/taxi takes approximately 8-9 hours, costing between $220-450 (per vehicle). Although it’s the most expensive mode of transportation, private cars offer comfort during the journey. There’s no direct train service from Ranong; however, travelers can reach Bangkok via Chumphon, situated approximately 125 km from Ranong. From Chumphon, trains to Bangkok are available, offering seats or sleeper berths. Bus or train travel are the more economical options. From Bangkok, travelers can travel to Koh Phangan or to Koh Kood.
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- Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, known to locals as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep. Situated in the delta of the Chao Phraya River across an area of 1,568 km², it serves as the central hub of Thailand, boasting a population exceeding 8 million. With over 14 million inhabitants in the Bangkok metropolitan area, Bangkok holds global significance. The city offers numerous historical sites and a vibrant nightlife, including the world’s longest street, Sukhumit Road, spanning 400 kilometers along the coast. There are four primary modes of travel to Bangkok from Ranong: bus, direct flight, private car, or bus + train via Chumphon.
| Transfer Mode – Ranong to Bangkok: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Direct Flight | 1.5 hours | $50-90/pp |
| Tourist Bus | 8.5-10 hours | $18-26/pp |
| Private Car / Taxi with a driver | 8-9 hours | $220-450 (car) |
| Bus + Train (via Chumphon) | 11-14 hours | $20-50/pp |
How do I get from Ranong to Bangkok?
1. FLIGHT from Ranong to Bangkok
The fastest and most convenient transfer option from Ranong to Bangkok is a direct flight connection. With this option, you can save a few hours of your time compared to land transport options. However, the disadvantage of this option is the very limited flight schedule between these cities and sometimes only 1 flight between these cities is offered.
Flights are operated from Ranong Airport to Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. Don Mueang Airport is located in the northern part of Bangkok and from there you can easily reach the city center. Flights on this route are mainly operated by the airline company Thai AirAsia and/or Nok Air, both are well-known low-cost companies and operate Economy class flights on this route.
A direct flight from Ranong to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, but if you include the transfer to the airport and the wait before departure, the total time of this transport option can be about 5 hours. It is thus the fastest transport option between these cities.
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A direct flight from Ranong to Bangkok costs between $50-90/pp, but these prices can change throughout the year and are not fixed. It is the second most expensive transport option from Ranong to Bangkok after a private transfer.
You can easily search and buy tickets from Ranong to Bangkok online in advance. Also read all the airline’s terms and conditions when booking and follow all instructions and regulations given.
2. BUS from Ranong to Bangkok
A cheaper ground transfer option from Ranong to Bangkok is a bus transfer. The disadvantage of this option can be the relatively limited bus schedule between these cities. On this route, you can use modern long-distance buses from companies such as ChokeAnan Tour or Sombat Tour.
Most of the buses of these companies departing from Ranong offer reclining seats and some of the more modern buses also have LCD TVs. Buses depart from Ranong Bus Station or Sombat Tour Ranong Office and then arrive at Southern Terminal in Bangkok. You will see this information about departure points and their locations and arrival points in Bangkok when searching and booking tickets online.
The bus journey from Ranong to Bangkok takes about 8.5-10 hours, but the stated journey time may vary slightly and may not be strictly observed, buses may also be late, this happens in Thailand. A bus transfer to Bangkok from Ranong costs in the range of $18-26/pp and therefore belongs to the affordable transfer options mainly for ordinary solo travelers.
However, these ticket prices may change throughout the year and are not fixed. You can easily search and buy bus tickets to Bangkok from Ranong online in advance. Also read all the instructions and follow the conditions of the bus companies when booking the ticket. Please arrive at the departure point in Ranong at least 30 minutes before the bus departs.
3. PRIVATE TAXI/CAR from Ranong to Bangkok
If you would like to use a private transfer from Ranong to Bangkok, this transport option is also possible. A good advantage of a private transfer is your own car and driver, as well as the choice of your departure point in Ranong and arrival point in Bangkok. You can e.g. depart from your hotel in Ranong and go to one of the airports in Bangkok, such as Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang.
On this route, you can use modern air-conditioned cars from companies such as Bangkok Taxi24, Glassflower, Kanokwan Travel, N and T Travel or Firstplan Transport Services. Most of these companies will offer you modern smaller classic cars or larger SUVs and minivans for your transfer to Bangkok, which are mainly suitable for group travel.
E.g. minivans are usually for 9-10 passengers in the vehicle and you can split the fare for this car and calculate it per person. Transport by private car/taxi with driver to Bangkok from Ranong takes about 8-9 hours, but the stated travel time may vary depending on your travel route.
Transfer by private car to Bangkok from Ranong is the most expensive transport option and prices range from $220-450 (vehicle), prices vary depending on the type of car you choose.
Smaller classic cars are always a cheaper option than e.g. larger minivans or SUVs. You can easily search, view and book your desired private car/taxi with driver to Bangkok from Ranong online ahead of time.
4. BUS + TRAIN from Ranong to Bangkok (via Chumphon)
If you want to use the train transfer to Bangkok, you can first go by minivan or private car to Chumphon and from there you can use the trains to Bangkok. You cannot go directly from Ranong by train, because there is no railway to this city.
Chumphon is the nearest railway station to Ranong. In the first step, you can use the minivan transfer (or private taxi) from Ranong to Chumphon by Fame Tour, it departs from Ranong Bus Station, and in the second step, you will take the train from Chumphon to Bangkok.
The total transfer time by minivan and train from Ranong to Bangkok takes about 11-14 hours, but the travel time may vary, depending on the connecting train connection in Chumphon. Transport by minivan and train from Ranong to Bangkok via Chumphon costs in the range of $20-50/pp, so it is a cheap transport option suitable for ordinary low-cost travellers.
Trains depart from Chumphon Railway Station and arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, see Thailand Railway Map. A minor disadvantage is the transfer in Chumphon, so there may be a time delay here.
However, it can also be a convenient transportation option if you would like to visit this beach location as well. You can search and book minivan or car tickets from Ranong to Chumphon online, and you can also book train tickets from Chumphon to Bangkok in advance.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Ranong to Bangkok:
1. How to book and buy tickets or flights from Ranong to Bangkok?
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- Book and buy tickets, flights or car from Ranong to Bangkok on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can choose and book another travel route, e.g. Ranong > Phuket, Phuket > Bangkok…
2. What is the travel time from Ranong to Bangkok?
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- Direct flight from Ranong to Bangkok takes about 1.5 hour.
- Travel by tourist bus from Ranong to Bangkok takes about 8.5-10 hours.
- Travel by private car/taxi from Ranong to Bangkok takes about 8-9 hour.
- Travel by bus+train from Ranong to Bangkok (via Chumphon) takes about 11-14 hour.
3. How much does it cost to get from Ranong to Bangkok?
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- Direct flight from Ranong to Bangkok costs about $50-90/pp.
- Travel by tourist bus from Ranong to Bangkok costs about $18-26/pp.
- Travel by private vehicle or taxi from Ranong to Bangkok costs about $220-450 (car).
- Travel by bus+train from Ranong to Bangkok (via Chumphon) costs about $20-50/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Ranong to Bangkok?
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- Travel distance from Ranong to Bangkok is about 580 km by road and about 480 km by plane.
5. What is the most cheapest way of transfer from Ranong to Bangkok?
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- The most cheapest way of transport from Ranong to Bangkok is to travel by tourist bus or bus+train.
6. What is the best and fastest option of transport from Ranong to Bangkok?
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- The best and also fastest option of transport to Bangkok from Ranong is to take a direct flight.
7. Where do 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. This service offers a few places in the city center of Bangkok, it is a cheap and your luggage will be safe.
8. Is it possible to travel by train to Bangkok from Ranong?
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- No, Ranong has no railway station, so there is no direct train to Bangkok from this place. If you want to travel by train, you have to go to Chumphon and from Chumphon Railway Station you can travel by train of State Railway of Thailand to Bangkok. Chumphon is about 125 km from Ranong.
9. Is it possible to travel to Phuket from Ranong?
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- Yes, there are some buses or private cars from Ranong to Phuket. Phuket is about 300 km south of Ranong. Travel by bus or taxi from Ranong to Phuket takes about 6 hours. You can search and book bus tickets or taxi to Phuket online.
10. Where to stay in Bangkok? Hotel or hostel?
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- Bangkok has various modern cheap and also luxury hotels, guesthouses or hostels. There are various new cheap hotels + also modern luxury hotels or there are also hostels for backpackers. There are also modern private homes or homestays for low-cost travelers.
11. Where you can go and travel from Bangkok?
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- Bangkok is the most frequented transport site in Thailand, you can travel to northern Thailand. One of the most popualr travel route is from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai or from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is the most visited historical place, about 80 km from Bangkok and accessible by bus, train or private car.
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