How to travel from Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

The distance between Koh Tao and Khao Yai National Park is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Khao Yai National ParkKoh Tao if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry to Chumphon, plane and train

Take a ferry to Chumphon then fly from Chumphon (CJM) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Pak Chong.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    THB 5,955($165)
Operated by

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Ferry to Bangkok Khao San Road, Train

Take a ferry to Bangkok Khao San Road then take the train to Pak Chong.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,635($45)
Operated by

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Bangkok Khao San Road then take the bus to Pak Chong.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,745($48)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Pak Chong.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,960($54)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koh Tao and Khao Yai National Park

There are several options for getting from Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around THB 1,635 ($45) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,955 ($165).

The distance between Koh Tao and Khao Yai National Park is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 12h 35m to get from Koh Tao and Khao Yai National Park by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx THB 5,955 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Koh Tao and Khao Yai National Park is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,635 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Koh Tao and Khao Yai National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon then fly from Chumphon (CJM) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Pak Chong. instead which will take 7h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koh Tao and Khao Yai National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon then fly from Chumphon (CJM) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Pak Chong. instead which will take 7h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Muang (DMK) then take the train to Pak Chong. instead which will take 9h 45m.

The closest major airport to Khao Yai National Park is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) which is approximately 113km (70 miles) from Khao Yai National Park. Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) and U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) 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 Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Pak Chong. instead which will take 12h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 35m and will usually cost around THB 1,960 ($54).

How do I get from Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park

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Transport options from Koh Tao to Khao Yai National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry to Chumphon, plane and train + 1 similar
7h 40m
THB 5,955($165)
twice daily811km (504 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train9h 45m
THB 4,030($110)
once daily918km (570 miles)
Ferry to Bangkok Khao San Road, Train
18h 30m
THB 1,635($45)
once daily652km (405 miles)
Ferry and Bus
18h 30m
THB 1,745($48)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Ferry and Train
12h 35m
THB 1,960($54)
twice daily887km (551 miles)

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Airports near Khao Yai National Park

The following major airports near Khao Yai National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Khao Yai National Park
DMK
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Khao Yai National Park
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Khao Yai National Park