How to travel from Krabi to Chumphon, Thailand

The distance between Krabi and Chumphon is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Krabi to Chumphon by taxi, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and then to Chumphon.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,015($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Ko Samui and then to Chumphon.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,235($34)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Thung Song then take the train to Chumphon.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,850($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chumphon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    THB 4,720($130)
Operated by

Krabi Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Chumphon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Krabi and Chumphon

There are several options for getting from Krabi to Chumphon by taxi, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 510 ($14) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,720 ($130).

The distance between Krabi and Chumphon is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Krabi and Chumphon by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Krabi to Chumphon is to take a taxi which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx THB 4,720 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Krabi and Chumphon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 510 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Krabi and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chumphon. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Krabi and Chumphon. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Krabi to Chumphon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phuket Bus Terminal 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Hat Yai World Tour and Greenbus Thailand run regular bus services between Krabi and Chumphon. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Krabi and Chumphon. The ferry typically takes around 10h 5m and departs once daily.

Lomprayah and Yellow Bus run the ferry services between Krabi and Chumphon. Ferries run once daily and take around 10h 5m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Krabi to Chumphon. We recommend that you take a taxi to Thung Song then take the train to Chumphon. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Chumphon is Chumphon Airport (CJM) (CJM) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Krabi and Chumphon. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Krabi to Chumphon is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around THB 1,850 ($51).

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Transport options from Krabi to Chumphon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
9h 20m
THB 1,015($28)
once daily581km (361 miles)
Ferry
10h 5m
THB 1,235($34)
once daily334km (207 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
THB 1,850($51)
every 2 hours401km (249 miles)
Bus and Train6h 45m
THB 510($14)
every 4 hours337km (210 miles)
Taxi
4h 35m
THB 4,720($130)
on demand314km (195 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
THB 1,015($28)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Chumphon

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

CJM
Chumphon Airport (CJM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Chumphon
URT
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Chumphon
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Chumphon