How to travel from Ko Mak to Khao Sok National Park, Thailand
The distance between Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park is around 929km (577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Mak to Khao Sok National Park 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 Khao Sok National Park → Ko Mak if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costTHB 5,810($160)
Multiple operators
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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 Khao Sok.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,850($51)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Khaosan Road then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park.
- Duration23h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,250($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Mak to Khao Sok National Park by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 1,850 ($51) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,810 ($160).
The distance between Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park is around 929km (577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)
It takes around 17h 40m to get from Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Ko Mak to Khao Sok National Park is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx THB 5,810 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,850 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Mak to Khao Sok National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Khao Sok National Park. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Khao Sok National Park is Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Khao Sok National Park. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) 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 Khao Sok National Park. We recommend that you 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 Khao Sok. instead which will take 17h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Mak to Khao Sok National Park is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 17h 40m and will usually cost around THB 1,850 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | THB 5,810($160) | once daily | 929km (577 miles) |
| Ferry to Trat Airport, plane and bus | 7h 30m | THB 4,905($135) | once daily | 1,120km (696 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 2 similar | 17h 40m | THB 1,850($51) | twice daily | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Ferry to Ko Chang Center Point Pier, bus and train | 18h 60m | THB 2,105($58) | once a week | 1,128km (701 miles) |
| Ferry to Pattaya, bus and train | 21h 40m | THB 2,290($63) | once daily | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 23h 20m | THB 2,250($62) | once daily | 1,044km (649 miles) |
| Ferry to Khaosan Road Travel Mart, Bus | 1 day 2h | THB 2,290($63) | once daily | 1,039km (646 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Mak and Khao Sok National Park
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
Phantip Travel
Krungsiam Tour
Bell Travel Service
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Airways International
Ferry operators
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Boonsiri Ferry
Travel Mart
Airports near Khao Sok National Park
The following major airports near Khao Sok National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Khao Sok National Park
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Khao Sok National Park
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 117km (73 miles) from Khao Sok National Park