How to travel from Chumphon to Ko Mak, Thailand
The distance between Chumphon and Ko Mak is around 773km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chumphon to Ko Mak by train, bus, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Mak → Chumphon if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costTHB 5,155($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,525($42)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Prachuap Khirikhan and then to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,525($42)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chumphon and Ko Mak
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chumphon to Ko Mak by train, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,125 ($31) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,155 ($140).
The distance between Chumphon and Ko Mak is around 773km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Chumphon and Ko Mak by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chumphon to Ko Mak is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx THB 5,155 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Chumphon and Ko Mak is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,125 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chumphon and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chumphon and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chumphon to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 35m.
The closest major airport to Ko Mak is Trat Airport (TDX) (TDX) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak. U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chumphon to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak. instead which will take 13h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chumphon to Ko Mak is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around THB 1,525 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chumphon and Ko Mak
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 35m | THB 5,155($140) | once daily | 990km (615 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 10h 35m | THB 3,775($105) | once daily | 809km (503 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 10m | THB 1,525($42) | twice daily | 868km (539 miles) |
| Train to Hua Lamphong, bus and ferry | 14h 30m | THB 1,125($31) | once daily | 861km (535 miles) |
| Train to Ban Chaam, bus and ferry | 16h 50m | THB 1,960($54) | once daily | 793km (493 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 30m | THB 1,525($42) | once daily | 777km (483 miles) |
| Bus to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal, Ferry | 17h 55m | THB 1,705($47) | once daily | 773km (481 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chumphon and Ko Mak
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
The Transport Company
Monsiri Travel
Bang Saphan Tour
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Vietjet Air
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
Ferry operators
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Boonsiri Ferry
Travel Mart
Airports near Ko Mak
The following major airports near Ko Mak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Trat Airport (TDX)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Ko Mak
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 280km (174 miles) from Ko Mak