The distance between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park.
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Take the bus to Khao Sok National Park.
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Take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take the bus to Khao Sok.
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Drive to Khao Sok National Park.
There are several options for getting from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around THB 580 ($16) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,215 ($61).
The distance between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (349 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx THB 2,215 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 580 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park. We recommend that you fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal and Khao Sok National Park. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.
Krungsiam Tour and Paradive Travel run regular bus services between Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park. We recommend that you fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Khao Sok National Park is Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Khao Sok National Park. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park. The distance is around 724km (450 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around THB 2,215 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 20m | THB 2,215($61) | 5 times a day | 671km (417 miles) |
Fly to Surat Thani (URT), Bus | 5hrs | THB 2,725($75) | 5 times a day | 683km (425 miles) |
Fly to Ranong (UNN), bus | 6h 55m | THB 3,415($95) | every 4 hours | 765km (475 miles) |
Plane, Taxi and Bus | 5hrs | THB 2,580($71) | once daily | 862km (535 miles) |
Fly to Phuket (HKT), taxi and bus | 5h 35m | THB 2,725($75) | once daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 20m | THB 1,415($39) | once daily | 737km (458 miles) |
Bus to Khao Sok National Park | 16h 25m | THB 1,160($32) | once daily | 729km (453 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 20m | THB 580($16) | every 20 mins | 751km (467 miles) |
Drive | 10h 25m | THB 2,325($64) | on demand | 724km (450 miles) |
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The following major airports near Khao Sok National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.