Undoubtedly more convenient than public transportation but predictably more expensive travelling from Pak Bara to Ao Nang by taxi transfer is a good choice if you wish to get to your destination with less hassle possible. There are taxi of different size, class, comfort level and price offering your charter door-to-door service to suit every taste and pocket. With an easy and straightforward online booking, it is a quick and smooth process. Book your taxi in advance to ensure you get your transport when you need it.
With the following operators – – all offering taxi from Pak Bara to Ao Nang – it is a good idea to read other travellers’ reviews before you make your choice. It will help you to figure out what to expect from your trip: how long the ride will take, how clean the car is, how professional the drivers are and much more.
The overland distance to Ao Nang from Pak Bara is 252 km.
Taxis transfer normally require less time than buses or vans to cover the same distance as they often travel at higher speed and may skip en route stops if you do not need any. In any case expect your journey by taxi to Ao Nang to take between 2h 40m and 4h 30m hours. If you are planning any detours or toilet or lunch stops, remember to calculate some extra time for that. If travelling by night, during rainy or snowy weather, rush hour or on weekends, traffic jams may add extra time to your journey. Never plan tight connections with flights, ferries, or trains – allow enough time to arrive.
Baan Pun Travel (บ้านปันแทรเวล) report the shortest travel time promising to bring you to Ao Nang in 2h 40m hours while the slowest operator is Dee Travels Hatyai (ดีทราเวล หาดใหญ่).
The cost of your taxi transfer will depend on the operator and the type of the vehicle you choose. Very often, there is little or no difference in price between a car accommodating three passengers and a van good for up to 9 pax. The latter offers much more comfort in the sense of legroom and luggage space, so even if you are not a large party, it is still worth checking the price for both options before making your choice. Note that on some routes – especially to and from the airports – there may be an additional fee for each piece of luggage. On the positive side, remember that during certain periods or on some routes, taxi charter companies may offer free class upgrade – book the cheapest economy ride and get a larger car.
The lowest charter taxi rate from Pak Bara to Ao Nang is provided by King Travel (บริษัท คิงบิซิเนส จำกัด). The maximum rate is USD 199.04 if you opt for Baan Pun Travel (บ้านปันแทรเวล).
| Cheapest Taxi | $26 |
| Fastest Taxi | 2h 40m |
| Earliest Taxi | 11:30 AM |
| Latest Taxi | 11:30 AM |
| Daily Taxi Routes | 23 |
| Distance | 252 kilometers |
| Taxi Companies | Baan Pun Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Dee Travels Hatyai, Kanokwan Travel, King Travel, Smart En Plus |