How to travel from Bangkok to Ao Phang Nga National Park, Thailand

The distance between Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park is around 759km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bangkok to Ao Phang Nga National Park by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ao Phang Nga National ParkBangkok if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Phuket (HKT).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,125($86)
Operated by

Thai Vietjet Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Phang Nga.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 980($27)
Operated by

The Transport Company

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a taxi to Phang Nga Pier.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,070($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Phang Nga Pier.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance759km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park

There are several options for getting from Bangkok to Ao Phang Nga National Park by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around THB 910 ($25) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,125 ($86).

The distance between Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park is around 759km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Ao Phang Nga National Park is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx THB 3,125 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 910 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park. We recommend that you fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bangkok to Ao Phang Nga National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phang Nga. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

The Transport Company and Lignite Tour run regular bus services between Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park. Flights depart from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and arrive at Phuket (HKT). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Smile, Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Nok Air and Thai Lion Mentari fly between Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park. Flights depart from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and and arrive into Phuket (HKT). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Bangkok to Ao Phang Nga National Park typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and and arrive into Phuket (HKT).

The closest major airport to Ao Phang Nga National Park is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Ao Phang Nga National Park. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park. The distance is around 759km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangkok to Ao Phang Nga National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around THB 3,125 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bangkok and Ao Phang Nga National Park

Transport options from Bangkok to Ao Phang Nga National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 50m
THB 3,125($86)
every 15 mins767km (477 miles)
Fly to Phuket (HKT)3h 20m
THB 3,125($86)
every 20 mins786km (489 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
THB 980($27)
twice daily775km (482 miles)
Bus to Phang Nga11h 35m
THB 1,160($32)
twice daily773km (481 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
12h 55m
THB 2,070($57)
once daily787km (489 miles)
Train and Bus14h 10m
THB 910($25)
every 20 mins826km (513 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
THB 2,435($67)
on demand759km (471 miles)

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Airports near Ao Phang Nga National Park

The following major airports near Ao Phang Nga National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Ao Phang Nga National Park
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Ao Phang Nga National Park
TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
126km (79 miles) from Ao Phang Nga National Park