How to travel from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

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.

9 routes found

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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,215($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Khao Sok National Park.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,415($39)
Operated by

Krungsiam Tour

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take the bus to Khao Sok.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    THB 580($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Khao Sok National Park.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance724km (450 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangkok and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Bangkok and Khao Sok National Park

Transport options from Bangkok to Khao Sok National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 20m
THB 2,215($61)
5 times a day671km (417 miles)
Fly to Surat Thani (URT), Bus5hrs
THB 2,725($75)
5 times a day683km (425 miles)
Fly to Ranong (UNN), bus6h 55m
THB 3,415($95)
every 4 hours765km (475 miles)
Plane, Taxi and Bus5hrs
THB 2,580($71)
once daily862km (535 miles)
Fly to Phuket (HKT), taxi and bus5h 35m
THB 2,725($75)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 20m
THB 1,415($39)
once daily737km (458 miles)
Bus to Khao Sok National Park16h 25m
THB 1,160($32)
once daily729km (453 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 20m
THB 580($16)
every 20 mins751km (467 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
THB 2,325($64)
on demand724km (450 miles)

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Airports near Khao Sok National Park

The following major airports near Khao Sok National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

URT
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Khao Sok National Park
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Khao Sok National Park
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Khao Sok National Park