SURAT THANI to KHAO LAK → Bus, Taxi? ☀️

From Surat Thani to Khao Lak you can travel by van/bus or taxi/car.

• • Traveling from Surat Thani to Khao Lak in Thailand will offer you the 2 most used modes of transportation, which is by bus/minivan or private taxi/car with driver. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, both in terms of price, speed of transport and/or departure and arrival points. In terms of price, of course, the cheapest option is always a transfer by bus or a smaller minivan, the offer mainly consists of larger classic buses with seats.
• • Private transfers are the most convenient, but also more expensive option. They are more suitable for groups of travelers who have a larger budget for their travel. It is not possible to travel from Surat Thani to Khao Lak by train, as there is no railway built between these places. It is also not possible to travel by air, there is no airport in Khao Lak.

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• • Transportation by motorcycle is also a theoretical option, but this option is more suitable for more experienced travelers who have experience driving a motorcycle and have the appropriate documents for riding a motorcycle. So most ordinary solo and low-cost travelers will use a bus transfer. The travel distance from Surat Thani to Khao Lak is approximately 175 km on the most used single main road leading here.
• • In terms of time, the bus transfer to Khao Lak from Surat Thani takes about 4-4.5 hours. You can search and buy bus tickets easily online, and you can also book your private car with driver to Khao Lak online. From Khao Lak you can also travel to Khao Sok National Park or Koh Yao Yai in Phuket.

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How to travel from Surat Thani to Khao Lak?

1. BUS / MINIVAN from Surat Thani to Khao Lak

• • The most used and cheapest option of transport from Surat Thani to Khao Lak is a transfer by bus or a smaller minivan. This transport option is mainly suitable for solo and low-cost travelers who are looking for a cheaper transport option between these places. Buses depart from Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 or Surat Thani Bus Terminal, or from bus company offices.
• • Surat Thani Bus Terminal is on the outskirts of the city and Talad Kaset 2 is closer to the city center, please check the map to see where these stations are located when booking your tickets.
• • These buses or minivans arrive at Khao Lak Nang Thong Center or Khao Lak Bus Station, you will see all the information about the departure and arrival points when searching for bus tickets online, so read everything carefully. Bus companies that operate buses to Khao Lak are e.g. 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Phangan Tour 2000, possibly others.

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• • Most of these companies offer larger buses with comfortable seats on this route. The bus transfer from Surat Thani to Khao Lak takes about 4-4.5 hours, but the indicated travel time may vary and the exact time may not be observed.
• • Bus tickets to Khao Lak from Surat Thani cost between $9-12/pp, prices vary by company and can change throughout the year, they are usually not fixed. Bus tickets from Surat Thani to Khao Lak can be easily searched and purchased online in advance.
• • When booking a ticket, always read all transfer information and follow the instructions of the bus companies. It is advisable to arrive at the departure point in Surat Thani at least 30 minutes before the departure of the bus.

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2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Surat Thani to Khao Lak

• • A more convenient and in some cases a little faster transport option from Surat Thani to Khao Lak is a private transfer by modern car/taxi with a driver. This transport option will be appreciated mainly by travelers who have a larger budget for their travel. Private transfers to Khao Lak are offered by companies such as Ramon Transport, Kim Transfers Thailand, Kanokwan Travel, Koh Ngai Camping, Bangkok Taxi24, Andaman Taxis, Glassflower and Van2Travel.
• • Most of these companies offer smaller classic cars on this route or even larger SUVs and minivans that are suitable for group travel. The advantage of a private transfer is that you can choose your departure point in Surat Thani and your arrival point in Khao Lak. You can go out e.g. from your hotel to another hotel in Khao Lak, you can also leave from Surat Thani Train Station or Surat Thani Airport. You can also save time by choosing your travel route.

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• • Transport by private car/taxi with driver from Surat Thani to Khao Lak takes about 3-4 hours, but the stated driving time may vary slightly depending on your travel route. Private car/taxi transportation to Khao Lak from Surat Thani costs between $80-200/pp, these prices vary depending on the type of vehicle you choose.
• • Smaller classic vehicles are always a cheaper option than larger SUVs or multi-passenger minivans. However, you can divide the fare for the vehicle and calculate it for the individual people in the car. Again, you can easily find and book your Surat Thani to Khao Lak private chauffeured car online well in advance.

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