Different Khao Lak bus services let you explore the popular seaside town in Thailand, as they are an important part of the public transport system serving locals and visitors of Khao Lak. Local public buses let you travel around Phang Nga province in the most affordable way. You can reach many popular destinations in Thailand by bus from Khao Lak, as there are plenty of intercity bus routes starting in the town.
Discover Khao Lak bus services with public bus routes, as well as the most popular Thailand destinations that can be reached by bus from Khao Lak.
Intercity Buses from Khao Lak
Intercity buses are the most affordable way to get from Khao Lak to various destinations. These buses are connecting Khao Lak with popular destinations in Southern Thailand and other parts of the country.
To compare different transportation options for a trip from Khao Lak, use this search form. Otherwise, explore the most popular intercity bus routes and their timetables below.
Popular Intercity Bus Routes
The most popular intercity bus routes from Khao Lak and timetables for each type of bus are listed below.
Khao Sok
Khao Sok National Park covers tropical forests that are home to rich flora and wildlife, spectacular waterfalls, and caves that are accessible by trekking routes through the lush forest. The highlight of the national park is its iconic limestone hills. As Khao Sok National Park is located not far away, a popular way to get there is by taking a bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sok.
| Bus Khao Lak - Khao Sok ฿ 260 1h 50m – 2h 20m | |
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Phuket
Phuket is the largest island of Thailand, situated in the Andaman Sea waters off the west coast of Southern Thailand. As Phuket is located just south of Khao Lak, there are many bus and van routes that connect these two tourist destinations.
| Van Khao Lak - Phuket ฿ 600–1,050 1h – 3h 30m | |
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Krabi
Krabi is a coastal province along the Andaman Sea, which is a popular beach destination in southern Thailand with many natural attractions, including over 150 islands and gorgeous white sand beaches. You can take a van from Khao Lak to Krabi directly.
| Van Khao Lak - Krabi ฿ 350 3h 20m | |
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Surat Thani
Surat Thani is a city in Southern Thailand, which is an important travel hub for tourists going to the islands in the Gulf of Thailand. If you want to get to Koh Samui or Koh Phangan from Khao Lak, you can travel by bus via Surat Thani.
| Bus Khao Lak - Surat Thani ฿ 370 3h 50m – 4h 10m | |
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| Bus Khao Lak - Surat Thani Train Station ฿ 370 3h 50m – 4h 10m | |
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Bangkok
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the central region of the country. Being one of the most visited cities in the world, Bangkok has many points of interest that attract large crowds of tourists. Bangkok is the main transportation hub in all of Thailand, with many buses going there from Phang Nga Province and Khao Lak.
| Bus Phang Nga - Bangkok ฿ 784–1,140 11h – 14h 27m | |
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Other Thailand Bus Services
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