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.
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 from Sukhothai (THS) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK).
Bangkok Airways
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Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal.
The Transport Company
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Take a taxi to Phitsanulok then take the train to Bang Sue Junction.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 20m | THB 4,940($135) | every 15 mins | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 40m | THB 2,290($63) | hourly | 415km (258 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | THB 365($10) | twice daily | 417km (259 miles) |
Bus via Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 8h 15m | THB 835($23) | 5 times a day | 427km (265 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 5h 20m | THB 3,885($105) | every 2 hours | 443km (276 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | THB 1,380($38) | on demand | 421km (262 miles) |
Bangkok Airways
Thai Lion Mentari
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
State Railway of Thailand
Phetprasert Tour
The Transport Company
Tour With Thai
Win 91 Ayutthaya
The following major airports near Bangkok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.