The distance between Kanchanaburi and Ko Mak is around 426km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kanchanaburi 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.
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Take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
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Take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
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Take the bus to Old Southern Terminal Bangkok then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
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There are several options for getting from Kanchanaburi to Ko Mak by train, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,055 ($29) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,705 ($100).
The distance between Kanchanaburi and Ko Mak is around 426km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (282 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Kanchanaburi and Ko Mak by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kanchanaburi to Ko Mak is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx THB 3,705 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanchanaburi and Ko Mak is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,055 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kanchanaburi and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kanchanaburi and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 6h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanchanaburi to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kanchanaburi to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak. instead which will take 9h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanchanaburi to Ko Mak is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around THB 1,525 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 40m | THB 3,705($100) | once daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11hrs | THB 1,055($29) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 30m | THB 1,525($42) | once daily | 520km (323 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 20m | THB 1,090($30) | once daily | 441km (274 miles) |
Bus to Khao San Road, Ferry | 13h 35m | THB 1,415($39) | once daily | 426km (265 miles) |
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
Hanuman Tour Siam
Mama Travel and Tour
Bangkok Airways
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Boonsiri Ferry
Travel Mart
State Railway of Thailand
The following major airports near Ko Mak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.