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.
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 from Phuket (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK).
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Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal.
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Take the bus to Ban Takhun then take the train to Bang Sue Junction.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | THB 1,705($47) | 5 times a day | 749km (466 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 5h 15m | THB 3,450($95) | once daily | 821km (510 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | THB 800($22) | every 20 mins | 876km (544 miles) |
Bus to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal | 13h 35m | THB 1,345($37) | once daily | 874km (543 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13hrs | THB 1,560($43) | once daily | 895km (556 miles) |
Drive | 12h 20m | THB 2,725($75) | on demand | 849km (528 miles) |
Thai Vietjet Air
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Thai Smile
Thai Airways International
Bangkok Airways
The Transport Company
Sombat Tour
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Ao Nang Princess
The following major airports near Bangkok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.