How to travel from Khao Sok National Park to Sukhothai, Thailand

The distance between Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai is around 1,051km (653 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Khao Sok National Park to Sukhothai by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SukhothaiKhao Sok National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Sukhothai (THS).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    THB 5,630($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Khao Lak then Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to Sukhothai.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,490($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Surat Thani station then take the train to Chumphon then take the bus to Phitsanulok and then to Sukhothai.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,000($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Sukhothai.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Distance1,147km (713 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai

There are several options for getting from Khao Sok National Park to Sukhothai by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 1,455 ($40) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,630 ($155).

The distance between Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai is around 1,051km (653 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Khao Sok National Park to Sukhothai is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx THB 5,630 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,455 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Sukhothai (THS). instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Khao Sok National Park to Sukhothai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Khao Sok, Khao Lak and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.

The Transport Company and Phitsanulok Tour run regular bus services between Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Khao Sok National Park to Sukhothai. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Sukhothai (THS). instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Sukhothai is Sukhothai Airport (THS) (THS) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Sukhothai. Phitsanulok Airport (PHS) (PHS) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) (CNX) 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 Khao Sok National Park and Sukhothai. The distance is around 1,147km (713 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Khao Sok National Park to Sukhothai is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around THB 5,630 ($155).

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Transport options from Khao Sok National Park to Sukhothai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
5h 45m
THB 5,630($155)
5 times a day1,078km (670 miles)
Bus to Surat Thani Airport, plane6h 50m
THB 3,125($86)
5 times a day1,051km (653 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus6h 35m
THB 7,300($200)
hourly1,216km (756 miles)
Bus
23h 30m
THB 1,490($41)
once daily1,271km (790 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
19h 10m
THB 2,000($55)
once daily1,166km (725 miles)
Bus to Surat Thani station, train21h 55m
THB 1,455($40)
once daily1,195km (743 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi17h 10m
THB 4,285($120)
every 3 hours1,194km (742 miles)
Drive
16h 15m
THB 3,705($100)
on demand1,147km (713 miles)

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Airports near Sukhothai

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

THS
Sukhothai Airport (THS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Sukhothai
PHS
Phitsanulok Airport (PHS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Sukhothai
CNX
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Sukhothai