How to travel from Karon Beach to Bangkok, Thailand

The distance between Karon Beach and Bangkok is around 749km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Karon Beach to Bangkok by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,705($47)
Operated by

Thai Vietjet Air

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    THB 800($22)
Operated by

The Transport Company

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,560($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bangkok.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance849km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karon Beach and Bangkok

There are several options for getting from Karon Beach to Bangkok by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 800 ($22) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,705 ($47).

The distance between Karon Beach and Bangkok is around 749km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (434 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Karon Beach and Bangkok by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Karon Beach to Bangkok is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx THB 1,705 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Karon Beach and Bangkok, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Karon Beach and Bangkok. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Karon Beach and Bangkok. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Karon Beach to Bangkok. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phuket Town, Sino House and Old Phuket Bus Terminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

The Transport Company and Phuket Travel run regular bus services between Karon Beach and Bangkok. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Karon Beach and Bangkok. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Karon Beach and Bangkok with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai Smile, Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, Emirates, El Al and Etihad fly between Karon Beach and Bangkok. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and and arrive into Suvarnabhumi (BKK). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Karon Beach to Bangkok typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and and arrive into Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

The closest major airport to Bangkok is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) which is approximately 22km (13 miles) from Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) 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 Karon Beach and Bangkok. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karon Beach to Bangkok is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around THB 1,705 ($47).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Karon Beach and Bangkok

Transport options from Karon Beach to Bangkok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
THB 1,705($47)
5 times a day749km (466 miles)
Ferry and Plane5h 15m
THB 3,450($95)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12hrs
THB 800($22)
every 20 mins876km (544 miles)
Bus to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal13h 35m
THB 1,345($37)
once daily874km (543 miles)
Bus and Train
13hrs
THB 1,560($43)
once daily895km (556 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
THB 2,725($75)
on demand849km (528 miles)

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Airlines

Bus companies

Ferry operators

Airports near Bangkok

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

DMK
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
International Airport
Distance
22km (13 miles) from Bangkok
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Bangkok
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Bangkok