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Bangkok to Khao Lak Destination Reviews

Mark S

Getting on the bus was a little stressful. We were under the impression it was one bus all the way there. We were awoken at dawn, and told we had to change buses. Again that was a little stressful & confusing, we were eventually put on a mini bus and taken to a government bus. After 16 and a half hours we reached our destination!

Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus VIP, Bangkok Booking Center, Dec 10, 2025

Martin R

business comfort and VIP: promis broken, local Bus from Suhrat Thani and 3 h to late

Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus VIP, Bangkok Booking Center, Nov 27, 2025

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Everything went smoothly, each transport was on time, all good

Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus Van + Train, A and T Travel, Nov 4, 2025

Denis D

The first bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani broke down, and we had to wait 45 minutes for a replacement bus. The replacement bus was very pleasant, offering plenty of legroom and comfort. In Surat Thani, we had to change to another bus to get to Khao Lak — and to put it mildly, that one was an absolute ordeal: rusty, cramped, poorly sprung, and water was dripping from the lamp covers above us... But in the end, we did arrive — unfortunately completely exhausted.

Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus VIP 32, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Oct 27, 2025

Marama Y

KrungSiam is the best! Seats are so comfort and almost recline flat. I slept for most of the 10hr trip to Surat Thani. Unfortunately my USB port wasn't working so I couldn't charge my phone

Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus Express, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), May 30, 2025

Marama Y

We really enjoyed sitting at the front of the bus with legroom. Thank you so much to the lovely server who always announced things in English to us and checked on us frequently. The snacks and drinks were delicious, as were the food court dinner meals

Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus Express, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), May 23, 2025

Jasmin K

The bus was not very comfortable, foot rests were broken, the toilet was a nightmare, we made only one stop during the entire trip even though multiple passengers requested a small bathroom break. The second part of the trip was not much better.

Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Apr 28, 2025

Rocio P

If you take this trip don't expect to arrive on time, more like 6 hours later and don't expect a true information in your ticket

Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus Bus, The Twin 2000 (The Twin 2000), Mar 22, 2025

Nicolas S

Someone snored loudly during the journey.impossiblesibke to sleep

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Bangkok to Khao Lak, Bus VIP24 + Express Bus, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Feb 19, 2024

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Bangkok to Khao Lak Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Glassflower	Luxury VIP Van 9pax	Any time	+11h	€405.90
Taxi	Glassflower	Comfort Car 3pax	Any time	+11h	€296.58
Ferry	At Lanta Vacation	Van + Ferry	06:30	12:00	€16.24
Ferry	At Lanta Vacation	Van + Ferry	08:00	12:00	€16.24
Ferry	At Lanta Vacation	Van + Ferry	10:30	16:00	€16.24
Ferry	At Lanta Vacation	Van + Ferry	12:00	16:00	€16.24
Bus	TransBaanTon	Bus	16:00	05:00	€25.27	5.0
Bus	Tara Tour and Travel	Economy Class	16:30	07:00	€23.74
Van	Next Step Journey	Minivan + Bus	16:30	06:00	€23.00
Van	Next Step Journey	Minivan + Bus	17:00	06:00	€23.00
Bus	The Twin 2000	Bus	18:40	11:10	€23.00
Bus	Bangkok Travel Plus	VIP Bus	18:45	10:15	€25.71	2.0
Bus	Bangkok Travel Plus	VIP Bus	18:45	10:15	€21.65
Bus	Bangkok Travel Plus	Express	18:50	10:40	€23.00	5.0
Bus	Krungsiam Tour	VIP 32	18:50	11:00	€24.03	5.0
Bus	The Nine Travel	VIP24 + Van	18:55	11:15	€33.15
Bus	Nara Travel	Bus + Van	19:00	11:40	€23.54	3.0
Bus	Krungsiam Tour	VIP 24	19:00	11:00	€29.23

Transportation from Bangkok to Khao Lak

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Khao Lak

Cheapest Transport	€26
Fastest Transport	10h 30m
Earliest Departure	2:30 PM
Latest Departure	7:00 PM
Departures per day	28
Distance	525 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Bangkok Booking Center, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Kim Transfers Thailand, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip, Nara Travel, Oniam Transport, Raja Ferry, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai Railways, TransBaanTon, TravelBusAsia, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

How to get from Bangkok to Khao Lak

Travelling between Bangkok and Khao Lak is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you EUR 489.35 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere EUR 25.98.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Khao Lak?

It can take you anywhere between 11 and 18 hours to travel between Bangkok and Khao Lak depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Khao Lak. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 10h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 30m to reach Khao Lak.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Khao Lak?

Travelling between Bangkok and Khao Lak can be as cheap as EUR 25.98 if you opt for a Bangkok Booking Center bus and as expensive as EUR 489.35 if you buy a Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Khao Lak ?

10 from Bangkok to Khao Lak starting from 16:00 Mochit until 19:00 Southern Terminal Bangkok
4 by Bus+Van from Bangkok to Khao Lak starting from 19:00 Khaosan TravelBusAsia until 19:00 Khaosan TravelBusAsia
2 from Bangkok to Khao Lak starting from 17:00 Airport Rail Link and BTS Phaya Thai until 17:30 Hua Lamphong Station and MRT
12 from Bangkok to Khao Lak starting from 00:00 Bangkok Town Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Town Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Khao Lak.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Khao Lak overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bangkok and Khao Lak

Bangkok Booking Center, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Tara Tour and Travel (ธาราทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), TransBaanTon

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bangkok and Khao Lak

AEC 168 Transport and Travel (เออีซี 168 ทรานสปอร์ต แอนด์ ทราเวล), Glassflower, Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต), Kim Transfers Thailand (Thailand Taxi Airport and Travel), TravelBusAsia, Van2Travel

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Bangkok and Khao Lak, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Bangkok and Khao Lak

TravelBusAsia

Bangkok to Khao Lak