How to travel from Kanchanaburi to Ko Mak, Thailand

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.

5 routes found

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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Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,705($100)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Jaran Sanitwong then take a ferry to Koh Mak.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,055($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Old Southern Terminal Bangkok then take a ferry to Koh Mak.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,090($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanchanaburi and Ko Mak

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kanchanaburi to Ko Mak

Compare travel optionsbetween Kanchanaburi and Ko Mak

Transport options from Kanchanaburi to Ko Mak
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry
6h 40m
THB 3,705($100)
once daily452km (281 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
11hrs
THB 1,055($29)
once daily431km (268 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry9h 30m
THB 1,525($42)
once daily520km (323 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
11h 20m
THB 1,090($30)
once daily441km (274 miles)
Bus to Khao San Road, Ferry13h 35m
THB 1,415($39)
once daily426km (265 miles)

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Airports near Ko Mak

The following major airports near Ko Mak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

TDX
Trat Airport (TDX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Ko Mak
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Ko Mak