How to travel from Ko Mak to Kamala Beach, Thailand
The distance between Ko Mak and Kamala Beach is around 996km (619 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Mak to Kamala Beach by ferry, bus, train, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kamala Beach → Ko Mak if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Phuket (HKT).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costTHB 3,850($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit and then to Phuket Bus Terminal.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 2,580($71)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take the bus to Phang Nga then take a taxi to Kamala.
- Duration19h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 6,140($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Mak and Kamala Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Mak to Kamala Beach by ferry, bus, train, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,670 ($46) and will take around 22h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,850 ($105).
The distance between Ko Mak and Kamala Beach is around 996km (619 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 18h 25m to get from Ko Mak and Kamala Beach by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Mak to Kamala Beach is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx THB 3,850 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Mak and Kamala Beach is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,670 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Mak and Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Mak and Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Mak to Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Kamala Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Kamala Beach. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) 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 Ko Mak to Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit and then to Phuket Bus Terminal. instead which will take 18h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Mak to Kamala Beach is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 18h 25m and will usually cost around THB 2,580 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Mak and Kamala Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 30m | THB 3,850($105) | once daily | 996km (619 miles) |
| Ferry to Trat Airport, plane | 6h 40m | THB 5,995($165) | once daily | 1,055km (656 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 18h 25m | THB 2,580($71) | twice daily | 1,255km (780 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road, Bus | 22h 5m | THB 1,670($46) | once daily | 1,210km (752 miles) |
| Ferry to Pattaya, Bus | 22h 20m | THB 2,395($66) | once daily | 1,217km (756 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road Travel Mart, Bus | 23h 50m | THB 2,435($67) | once daily | 1,187km (738 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 19h 15m | THB 6,140($170) | twice daily | 1,298km (806 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Mak and Kamala Beach
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
The Transport Company
Phantip Travel
Sawadee Tour
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Airways International
Thai Smile
Thai AirAsia
Flydubai
Ferry operators
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Boonsiri Ferry
Travel Mart
Sea See Blue Marine
Airports near Kamala Beach
The following major airports near Kamala Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 17km (11 miles) from Kamala Beach
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Kamala Beach
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 155km (97 miles) from Kamala Beach