How to travel from Kamala Beach to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

The distance between Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park is around 924km (574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kamala Beach to Khao Yai National Park by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Khao Yai National ParkKamala Beach if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Pak Chong.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,890($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to Pak Chong.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,125($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ban Takhun then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Pak Chong.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,850($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Khao Yai National Park.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,006km (625 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park

There are several options for getting from Kamala Beach to Khao Yai National Park by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 1,090 ($30) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,890 ($52).

The distance between Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park is around 924km (574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 794km (493 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kamala Beach to Khao Yai National Park is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx THB 1,890 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,090 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Pak Chong. instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kamala Beach to Khao Yai National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phuket Town, Sino House, Old Phuket Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Pak Chong and Khao Yai National Park. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

The Transport Company and Pakchong Carrent 2009 run regular bus services between Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamala Beach to Khao Yai National Park. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Pak Chong. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Khao Yai National Park is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Khao Yai National Park. Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) and U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) 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 Kamala Beach and Khao Yai National Park. The distance is around 1,006km (625 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamala Beach to Khao Yai National Park is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around THB 1,890 ($52).

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Transport options from Kamala Beach to Khao Yai National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
6hrs
THB 1,890($52)
every 20 mins924km (574 miles)
Bus
16hrs
THB 1,125($31)
every 20 mins1,090km (677 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
16h 40m
THB 1,850($51)
once daily1,113km (692 miles)
Bus to Surat Thani Station, train18h 40m
THB 1,090($30)
once daily1,111km (690 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
THB 3,230($89)
on demand1,006km (625 miles)

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Airports near Khao Yai National Park

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

BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Khao Yai National Park
DMK
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Khao Yai National Park
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Khao Yai National Park