Bangkok to Ranong

Bangkok to Ranong

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Bangkok to Ranong Schedule

Bangkok to Ranong Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 Comfort 3pax Any time฿ 8,800
Nok Air Economy #DD61006:30 - 07:55฿ 2,429
Nok Air Economy #DD61209:20 - 10:45฿ 3,244
Thai AirAsia Economy #FD314011:40 - 12:55฿ 2,199
Nok Air Economy #DD61614:30 - 15:40฿ 1,729
Sombat Tour VIP 33 17:00 - 05:20฿ 840
Transport Co Express 18:30 - 04:13฿ 538

How to get from Bangkok to Ranong

From Bangkok to Ranong by bus

The main bus terminal in Bangkok for all southbound trips is the Southern Bus Terminal, also known as Sai Tai Mai. It is located on the Western banks of Chao Phraya River and is best reached by taxi. Travel time from Bangkok to Ranong is from eight to 9 hours which makes a night bus the most convenient option as it saves your daytime and some baht otherwise spent on a hotel room.

Naomi Tour operates Express, VIP and VIP24 buses from Bangkok to Ranong, all departing at 9 pm and reaching the destination between 4.50am and 5.30am. VIP and VIP24 tickets include a light meal during the journey, while with an Express you have only snacks which are actually of minor importance – unless you are a night-eating type. Tickets cost THB460/550/710 for an Express, VIP and VIP24 bus correspondingly. If you have an extra baht, it is always wise to opt for a VIP24 to have more leg and elbow space. Besides, there have been reports that express buses make too many stops on their way to Ranong, picking up passengers and cargo with cabin lights going on every time the bus stops. If you do not mind your journey last longer than expected than an express is also ok.

Tip: As with all long-haul buses in Thailand, air-conditioning in Naomi Tour buses is an issue: it may get freezing cold on board, so have some warm clothes at hand – the blanket you will be given is not always enough!

From Bangkok to Ranong by air

Even if you are the most determined overland traveler, it sometimes pays to consider a flight, too. Several low-cost airlines in Thailand offer tickets at discounted prices during certain periods, so check if you can catch a great deal.

Nok Air operates two direct flights to Ranong from Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. There is a morning flight at 6 am and an afternoon one at 5.05pm. The flight lasts 1 hour and 25 minutes and ticket prices start from THB1150 (lower during promotional periods). Note though, that Ranong airport lies some 22km south, so you will need at least 40 minutes to get to the city from there.

Ranong Connections

Rung Kit company operates Express buses from Ranong to Phuket. They reach the island in 5½ hours and cost about THB300. There are departures at 6.30am, 9.30am, and 4 pm. Please note that with the last departure you reach Phuket bus terminal by 9.30pm, so it is advisable to book your accommodation in Phuket in advance or opt for any guesthouse in Phuket Town rather than heading immediately to the beaches.

Other destinations from Ranong include Suratthani, Krabi, Phang Nga, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Hat Yai. Tickets are easily bought right on the spot at Ranong bus terminal which is just one km from the city center and is reachable by blue songthaews.

Koh Phayam

All those stereotypes related to a paradise island are true for Koh Phayam. This little gem of an island has long sandy beaches, crystal clear blue seas, old-school bungalows and an air of a perfect island hideaway which becomes a rare bird nowadays. Though Koh Phayam is the main tourist destination in Ranong province, the island never feels overcrowded and chances that you will find a fair stretch of the beach just for yourself are high. Narrow island roads are car-free, and electricity round the clock is a privilege of a couple of bigger resorts. That said, many accommodations offer Internet, so you will not feel too isolated from the rest of the world if you need it in your smartphone.

Unspoiled beaches are undoubtedly the main attraction of Koh Phayam, but do not underestimate its hilly interior covered with jungle where a variety of short route for hiking attract those who get tired with a postcard-perfect sea picture of Koh Phayam. Koh Phayam lies 35km from the mainland, so estimate that your trip there will take from ¾ hrs by speedboat to two hours by ordinary ferry. Boat service is offered all year round, but the majority of smaller bungalows close for the low season from April to October.

Transportation from Bangkok to Ranong

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Ranong

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure8:15 午前
Latest Departure7:50 午後
Departures per day27
Distance579 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, ChokeAnan Tour, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Transport Co

Bangkok to Ranong Destination Reviews

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Very helpful and friendly staff. Plenty of leg space. The climate control was not too cold. Quick meal was included. We arrived at destination even earlier than scheduled.
Bus VIP, ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด), Feb 23, 2024
AH
Efficient and on time
Bus VIP 24, ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด), Oct 21, 2023
AH
The VIP-24 bus was quite comfortable for sleeping although some of the seat components (e.g. footrest) weren't functioning well. What was rather confusing and troublesome though was that the seats advertised on the website were not available (I was contacted after booking that onlz VIP-32 seats were available) and that I couldn't reserve specific seats. The departure time was also one hour later than advertised and communicated by email. And then to my positive surprise, when I picked up the tickets at the bus station I was able to upgrade to VIP-24 after all. Confusing... The stewardess on the bus was also rather rough and slightly unfriendly.
Bus VIP 32, ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด), Apr 3, 2023
VB
Booked from Bangkok all the way to Koh Phayam island! We booked the 17pm bus and the website automatically booked us the 10am travel from Ranong to the pier for the 11:30am boat.. the owner of the tour company called us & said he could move us to the earlier bus from Ranong 6:30am & the earlier bus 8:30am so we weren’t waiting around! Everything super straight forward & nice, free water, jam sandwich & juice, also a really good bus for the price, can stretch your chair out into a bed basically! I would 100% use again!
Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Mar 2, 2023
FK
Only problem is inside of bus was freezing. No need to open aircon this much and make pp freeze inside.
Bus VIP 33, Sombat Tour (บริษัท เทพสมบัติ จำกัด), Jan 4, 2023
SB
Driver was excellent thanks 😊
taxi Comfort 3pax, BangkokTaxi24, Dec 30, 2022
TA
the time for departure was inacurate on the website, the actual time for departure was 20.30 and not 19.00 as indicated by the website. please adjust to avoid people wasting time.
Bus VIP 24, ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด), Mar 31, 2021
LK
Actually, the bus left another hour later according to their channel as announced by 12go asia. Would be good to update the times.
Bus VIP 24, ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด), Feb 7, 2021
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