The distance between Sukhothai and Patong Beach is around 1,125km (699 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sukhothai to Patong Beach 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.
👋 Also check out Patong Beach → Sukhothai if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Sukhothai (THS) to Phuket (HKT).
Bangkok Airways
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Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to Phuket.
The Transport Company
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Take the bus to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya then take the train to Don Mueang then take the bus to Krabi Bus Station and then to Patong.
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There are several options for getting from Sukhothai to Patong Beach by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 1,160 ($32) and will take around 19h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,665 ($155).
The distance between Sukhothai and Patong Beach is around 1,125km (699 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,036km (644 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Sukhothai and Patong Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sukhothai to Patong Beach is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx THB 5,665 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Sukhothai and Patong Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,160 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sukhothai and Patong Beach. We recommend that you fly from Sukhothai (THS) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sukhothai and Patong Beach. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sukhothai to Patong Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Phuket, Seng Ho and Phuket Town. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.
The Transport Company, Phetprasert Tour and Greenbus Thailand run regular bus services between Sukhothai and Patong Beach. Buses run twice daily and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Sukhothai and Patong Beach. Flights depart from Sukhothai (THS) and arrive at Phuket (HKT) - via Suvarnabhumi (BKK). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Sukhothai to Patong Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Suvarnabhumi (BKK). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sukhothai to Patong Beach typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Sukhothai (THS) and and arrive into Phuket (HKT).
The closest major airport to Patong Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Patong Beach. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) 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 Patong Beach. The distance is around 1,267km (787 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sukhothai to Patong Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around THB 5,665 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 55m | THB 5,665($155) | every 3 hours | 1,155km (718 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | THB 5,885($160) | every 3 hours | 1,125km (699 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 7h 45m | THB 8,135($225) | once daily | 1,280km (796 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 19h 20m | THB 1,160($32) | twice daily | 1,288km (800 miles) |
Bus via Tak | 21h 50m | THB 2,650($73) | once daily | 1,399km (869 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | THB 2,180($60) | once daily | 1,378km (856 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Bus | 18h 25m | THB 9,115($250) | every 20 mins | 1,360km (845 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | THB 4,070($110) | on demand | 1,267km (787 miles) |
Phetprasert Tour
Hat Yai World Tour
Phantip Travel
The Transport Company
Greenbus Thailand
Bangkok Airways
El Al
Etihad
Thai Airways International
Nok Air
State Railway of Thailand
The following major airports near Patong Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.