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

The distance between Chumphon and Ao Phang Nga National Park is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chumphon to Ao Phang Nga National Park by train, taxi, bus 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 ParkChumphon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,960($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Phang Nga Pier.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    THB 4,360($120)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Phang Nga Pier.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chumphon and Ao Phang Nga National Park

There are several options for getting from Chumphon to Ao Phang Nga National Park by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around THB 800 ($22) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,360 ($120).

The distance between Chumphon and Ao Phang Nga National Park is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (164 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Chumphon and Ao Phang Nga National Park by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chumphon to Ao Phang Nga National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx THB 4,360 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Chumphon 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 800 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chumphon and Ao Phang Nga National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Phang Nga Pier. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chumphon and Ao Phang Nga National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Phang Nga Pier. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chumphon to Ao Phang Nga National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a taxi to Phang Nga Pier. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Chumphon and Ao Phang Nga National Park. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chumphon to Ao Phang Nga National Park is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around THB 1,960 ($54).

How do I get from Chumphon to Ao Phang Nga National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Chumphon and Ao Phang Nga National Park

Transport options from Chumphon to Ao Phang Nga National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
5h 10m
THB 1,960($54)
once daily308km (192 miles)
Train and Bus5h 60m
THB 800($22)
every 20 mins340km (211 miles)
Taxi
4h 30m
THB 4,360($120)
on demand303km (188 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
THB 980($27)
on demand303km (188 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