How to travel from Sukhothai to Bangkok, Thailand

The distance between Sukhothai and Bangkok is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Sukhothai (THS) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    THB 4,940($135)
Operated by

Bangkok Airways

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 365($10)
Operated by

The Transport Company

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Phitsanulok then take the train to Bang Sue Junction.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,885($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bangkok.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance421km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sukhothai and Bangkok

There are several options for getting from Sukhothai to Bangkok by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 365 ($10) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,940 ($135).

The distance between Sukhothai and Bangkok is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Sukhothai and Bangkok by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sukhothai to Bangkok is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx THB 4,940 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Sukhothai and Bangkok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 365 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sukhothai and Bangkok. We recommend that you fly from Sukhothai (THS) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sukhothai and Bangkok. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sukhothai and Bangkok with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6hrs.

The Transport Company, Tour With Thai and Win 91 Ayutthaya run regular bus services between Sukhothai and Bangkok. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sukhothai and Bangkok. Flights depart from Sukhothai (THS) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Sukhothai and Bangkok with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Bangkok Airways fly between Sukhothai and Bangkok. Flights depart from Sukhothai (THS) and and arrive into Suvarnabhumi (BKK). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Sukhothai to Bangkok typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Sukhothai (THS) and and arrive into Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

The closest major airport to Bangkok is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) which is approximately 22km (13 miles) from Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Sukhothai and Bangkok. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sukhothai to Bangkok is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around THB 4,940 ($135).

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Transport options from Sukhothai to Bangkok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 20m
THB 4,940($135)
every 15 mins467km (290 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 40m
THB 2,290($63)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
THB 365($10)
twice daily417km (259 miles)
Bus via Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya8h 15m
THB 835($23)
5 times a day427km (265 miles)
Taxi and Train
5h 20m
THB 3,885($105)
every 2 hours443km (276 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
THB 1,380($38)
on demand421km (262 miles)

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Train operators

Bus companies

Airports near Bangkok

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

DMK
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
International Airport
Distance
22km (13 miles) from Bangkok
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Bangkok
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Bangkok