How to get here?

By air

Guests can fly into Surat Thani (URT), Phuket (HKT), or Krabi (KBV) airports. Surat Thani airport to Khao Sok is about 1.5 hours drive, while Krabi and Phuket  airports are 3 hours away. Use Skyscanner to find cheap flights to any of these airports.

Public transport

When arriving via Khao Sok bus station, please call  +66898715744 we have pick up service. This bus stop is at the intersection of the highway. From there to Khao Sok Smiley about 1 km.

From Bangkok

By plane
Flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport. Can easily arrange a pick-up with a private car.  Alternately, you can take the regular Pantip Travel van to Surat Thani town where you can board a minivan to Khao Sok. 
 
By train
You can take an air-conditioned, 2nd class sleeper train to Surat Thani train station. Then, from the train station in Surat Thani, you can take a bus to Khao Sok.  When you have arrived at the train station, exit the front entrance and turn right.  After 30 meters you will see the stop for the Surat Thani to Phuket bus.
Note: Trains in Thailand can often be delayed, therefore, allow some time to ensure you make your connection.

Or you can buy Minibus tickets with WUT restaurant to Khao sok

 
By bus
Several night buses leave Bangkok for Surat Thani every evening. As a result, you should be able to catch a bus going all the way to Khao Sok. Buses leave in the early evening and arrive in the morning. From Surat Thani bus station, you can take a bus or shared van to Khao Sok. You can take the regular Pantip Travel van to Khao Sok, where you can board a minivan to Khao Sok or book website 12GoAsia by yourself.

 

From Phuket

Phuket Bus Terminal: Buses depart from the central bus station in Phuket town (heading towards Surat Thani) roughly every hour. The bus will take you to the Khao Sok bus stop – the ride is about 4 hours.

 

From Krabi

In contrast to Surat Thani or Phuket, there is no direct public transportation by bus from Krabi.  However, you can book a shared minivan with Hat Yai World Tour to Khao Sok National Park or Pichet company possible you can book online with website 12GO via most hotels and travel agents. Vans usually leave daily day, try to get a van directly to Khao Sok.

From Surat Thani

Surat Thani airport: This airport is the closest to Khao Sok, however there is no reliable public transportation to directly to Khao Sok.  You can book online on website 12GO with Pantip travel has a shared van stop in front of the airport. Shared vans direct to Khao Sok are sometimes available. Therefore it’s worth asking for one before heading.

Surat Thani town: Public transportation is easy to get from Surat Thani town to khao sok. For instance, there are hourly van departures from the minivan station possible you can book online with website 12GO Phantip company.  Alternately, a minivan from Surat Thani to Khao Sok is the fastest option.

Surat Thani Bus Terminal: Public transportation is easy to get from Surat Thani town to khao sok. For instance, there are hourly van departures from the minivan station possible you can book online website 12GO Phantip company. Alternately, a minivan from Surat Thani to Khao Sok is the fastest option.

Surat Thani train station: When you have arrived in Surat Thani, exit the front entrance and turn right. After 30 meters you will see the stop for the Surat Thani to Phuket bus. Similarly, at the Wut Travel Agency you can buy tickets for the hourly minivan from Surat Thani to Khao Sok.  Their office is directly across the street from the station can buy Minibus tickets with WUT restaurant to Khao Sok. They will call the driver for you, otherwise the van will not stop at the station.

New Information 2024 with Lomprayah:

Koh Phangan – Khao Sok

with Lomprayah 

Catamaran Dep. 8.00 Arr. 13.30 Price 1250B

Speedboat Dep. 8.05 Arr. 12.30 Price 1250B

Catamaran Dep. 11.00 Arr. 16.30 Price 1250B

https://www.lomprayah.com/timetable


Koh Samui (Pralarn Pier) – Khao Sok with Lomprayah 

Speedboat Dep. 8.30 Arr. 12.30 Price 1150B

https://www.lomprayah.com/timetable


Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) – Khao Sok with Lomprayah 

Catamaran Dep. 8.30 Arr. 13.30 Price 1150B

Catamaran Dep. 11.45 Arr. 16.30 Price 1150B

https://www.lomprayah.com/timetable

 

Koh Tao – Khao Sok with Lomprayah 

Speedboat Dep. 7.00 Arr. 12.30 Price 1450B

Catamaran Dep. 9.30 Arr. 16.30 Price 1450B

Speedboat Dep. 11.00 Arr. 16.00 Price 1450B

https://www.lomprayah.com/timetable

 

Getting to Khao Sok from the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao is also simple. First, you can take a ferry to Donsak Pier, 70 km east of Surat Thani town, as indicated on our Khao Sok map. There are three main ferry companies, including Lomprayah Ferry, Raja Ferry, and Seatran. Since one each has their own pier at Don Sak, be sure note which company you are using.

After arriving at Donsak Pier, you have 3 options:

  1. We can pick you up by private car. Please contact us for prices;
  2. Your ferry company can provide a bus transfer to Surat Thani town. From here you can take a shared van or public bus to Khao Sok. Ask the staff at the ferry office for details;
  3. Catch a shared van from Donsak to Khao Sok. For the specific pickup location, ask the staff at the ferry office. There are reportedly frequent thefts from tourists on the public bus from Donsak to Surat Thani. As a result, we advise our guests to avoid this option.