How to travel from Ko Mak to Karon Beach, Thailand
The distance between Ko Mak and Karon Beach is around 1,011km (628 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Mak to Karon Beach by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Karon 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 60m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costTHB 3,850($105)
Multiple operators
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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.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 2,035($56)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
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 and then to Phuket Bus Terminal 2.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 3,160($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Mak and Karon Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Mak to Karon Beach by ferry, bus, train 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 21h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,850 ($105).
The distance between Ko Mak and Karon Beach is around 1,011km (628 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 635km (395 miles)
It takes around 19h 25m to get from Ko Mak and Karon Beach by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Mak to Karon Beach is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx THB 3,850 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Mak and Karon 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 Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Mak and Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Mak to Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Karon Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Karon 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 Karon 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. instead which will take 19h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Mak to Karon Beach is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 19h 25m and will usually cost around THB 2,035 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Mak and Karon Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 60m | THB 3,850($105) | once daily | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Ferry to Trat Airport, plane | 7h 30m | THB 5,410($150) | once daily | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 19h 25m | THB 2,035($56) | twice daily | 1,264km (785 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road, Bus | 21h 50m | THB 1,670($46) | once daily | 1,199km (745 miles) |
| Ferry to Pattaya, Bus | 22h 5m | THB 2,395($66) | once daily | 1,206km (750 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road Travel Mart, Bus | 23h 35m | THB 2,435($67) | once daily | 1,177km (731 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 19h 40m | THB 3,160($87) | twice daily | 1,320km (820 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Mak and Karon 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
Ao Nang Princess
Airports near Karon Beach
The following major airports near Karon Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Karon Beach
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Karon Beach
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 151km (94 miles) from Karon Beach