Transportation
Transport information to Khao Sok National Park
Getting to Khao Sok is easy! The best way to do it is to book a tour from our recommended tours and use the free transfers as included in the tours on offer. Joint transfers to/from Khao Sok National Park via the major southern tourist destinations are available, including Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi, Koh Samui, Khanom, and Surat Thani.
How to get to these pick-up locations?
Airport Transfers:
You can fly into any of the following airports with connecting flights via Bangkok and some direct flights from overseas into Phuket and Krabi:
Surat Thani
If travelling from Bangkok, we would recommend flying into Surat Thani Airport (URT) with every flight before 9.00 am. Arriving on this flight will mean that if you head directly to Khao Sok, you should arrive well in time for midday and lunch! This gives you plenty of opportunity to undertake some activities in and around Khao Sok in the afternoon of your first day, without being tired from an early flight. Surat Thani is also the closest airport to Khao Sok and the most stress-free due to its small size and relaxed vibe. Let the adventure begin!
Phuket
With the most frequent flights, Phuket Airport is the easiest option. There are even direct overseas flights from Europe and Australia into Phuket Airport, making it the perfect arrival point for your trip to Khao Sok. You can either (if travelling from Bangkok) fly down on the TG 201 operated by Thai Airways or WE201 operated by Thai Smile, arriving in Phuket, and head straight to Khao Sok, or spend a night at one of the beaches on Phuket before starting your Khao Sok adventure the following morning. As drive times from Phuket to Khao Sok are in the region of 3-4 hours, depending on where you stay, we would recommend at least one night in Phuket if you are travelling directly from overseas to recover from jet lag and get the most from your experience at Khao Sok.
Krabi
There are regular flights from Bangkok to Krabi, and some international flights also go directly to Krabi from locations such as Singapore and Australia. Similar to Phuket airport, but on a smaller scale, our recommendations for Krabi airport would be the same. Arrive early to make it in time for some afternoon adventure in Khao Sok, or spend the night at Ao Phra Nang beach and start your adventure in the morning the following day!
Koh Samui
Koh Samui also has an airport with frequent flights every day of the week, and it is not that far from Khao Sok National Park; in fact, it is in the same province, even though Samui is an island! You can catch a ferry from Koh Samui to the mainland and Donsak pier for further transfers by minibus or coach through to Khao Sok. The ferry transfer also makes for a nice addition to the beautiful road transfer to Khao Sok.
Make your travel easy: Our all-inclusive safaris include comfortable transfers from Phuket, Krabi, or Surat Thani, so you can just sit back and enjoy the views.
Trains
Surat Thani’s Phun Pin train station is accessible via an overnight train from Bangkok’s Hualamphong Station. Trains normally arrive in the early morning, around 07:21 am. We recommend first-class carriages, as lower-class standard tickets can get overcrowded, and with first class, you will have a bunk to sleep in. Our recommended tours include free pick up at 08:00 from Surat Thani’s Phun Pin station every day!
| From – To | Depart | Arrival | Price (THB) | Train Number | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok – Surat Thani | 18:30 | 06:23am | 107 – 728 | 167 | Rapid |
| Bangkok – Surat Thani | 19:30 | 107 – 1839 | 85 | Express | |
| Bangkok – Surat Thani | 22:50 | 08:05am | 107 – 578 | 39 and 41 | Special Express |
Minibus
Please note that in all of our recommended tours, pickups and drop-offs to and from the destinations mentioned below are included! Pick-up times will be confirmed upon booking.
| From: | To: | One Way Transfer, Price per car THB / USD | Return Transfer, Price per car THB / USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | Khao Sok | 4,500 / 136 | 9,000 / 272 |
| Krabi | Khao Sok | 4,500 / 136 | 9,000 / 272 |
| Surat Thani | Khao Sok | 3,500 / 106 | 7,000 / 212 |
| Koh Samui | Khao Sok | 5,500 / 166 | 11,000 /333 |
| Don Sak Pier | Khao Sok | 4,500 / 136 | 9,000 / 272 |
Bus
Tickets can be bought through most travel agents or directly at the bus station. It’s advisable to book the ticket a few days ahead of departure. All Prices are in THB.
| From – To | Depart | Duration | Description | Price (THB) | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surat Thani – Khao Sok | 07:00am | 1-2 hours | Every hour until 14.00 | 80 | 077 200032 |
| Phuket – Khao Sok | 07:30am | 5-6 hours | Departures 7.30am, 8.20am, 11.00am, 12.20 and 13.30 | 180 | 076 211977 |
| Bangkok – Surat Thani | 10:50am | 10 hours | Several buses with varying standards from multiple bus stations each day | Start from 420 | 02 4347192 |
Ferry
Please note that for all our recommended tours, transfers to and from Koh Samui, including ferry tickets, are included in the price. For guests coming to or from Koh Phangan, pick-up and/or drop-off will be at Don Sak Pier.
Tickets can be bought through most travel agents or directly at the bus station. It’s advisable to book the ticket a few days ahead of departure. All Prices are in THB.
| From – To | Depart | Duration | Description | Price (THB) | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samui – Don Sak Pier | 5.00am | 1.5 hours | Every hour untill 18.00 | 140 | www.seatranferry.com |
| Koh Phangan – Don Sak Pier | 5.00am | 2.30 hours | Departures 5am, 7am, 11am, 1pm, 5pm | 210 | www.rajaferryport.com |