How to travel from Trang to Karon Beach, Thailand

The distance between Trang and Karon Beach is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Trang to Karon Beach by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Karon BeachTrang if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,015($28)
Operated by

Sri Trang Tour

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Drive

Drive to Karon Beach Hotel Transfer.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trang and Karon Beach

There are several options for getting from Trang to Karon Beach by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 1,015 ($28) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Trang and Karon Beach is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Trang and Karon Beach by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trang to Karon Beach is to take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx THB 1,015 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Trang and Karon Beach, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,015 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Trang and Karon Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trang and Karon Beach. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trang to Karon Beach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phuket Bus Terminal 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Sri Trang Tour run regular bus services between Trang and Karon Beach. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trang to Karon Beach. We recommend that you take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Karon Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Karon 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Trang and Karon Beach. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trang to Karon Beach is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around THB 1,015 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trang and Karon Beach

Transport options from Trang to Karon Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
THB 1,015($28)
every 4 hours298km (185 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
THB 945($26)
on demand293km (182 miles)

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Airports near Karon Beach

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

HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Karon Beach
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Karon Beach
TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Karon Beach