Khao Lak to Surat Thani by van, bus, ferry, taxi from THB 250

Khao Lak to Surat Thani Destination Reviews

Rena

None of the locals knew where the pick-up station was. Despite GPS data, it was very confusing that it was in the last corner, at a restaurant and a hidden unclear sign. The bus is getting on in years, but the trip was okay overall. At one bus station we took a break for ages. Much longer than the announced 20 minutes. We were dropped off in the middle of nowhere. Confusingly, the place was called exactly the same as the harbor on the dam. There was no chance of organizing onward transport.

Khao Lak to Surat Thani, Bus Bus, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport ), May 8, 2025

Elke S

Safe friendly driver.

Khao Lak to Surat Thani, taxi Comfort 3pax, Call Me Taxi Thailand (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jan 31, 2023

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Khao Lak to Surat Thani Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Glassflower	Luxury VIP Van 9pax	Any time	+3h	$160.63
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Van	07:00	10:00	$25.00
Bus	Phuket Bus 465	Intercity	08:00	10:30	$7.81
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	08:20	12:20	$7.97
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	09:30	13:20	$7.97
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	10:20	14:20	$7.97
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	11:30	15:30	$7.97
Bus	Phuket Bus 465 Travel	Economy Class	12:30	16:00	$8.89
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	13:00	16:50	$7.97
Bus	Phuket Bus 465 Travel	Economy Class	15:20	18:50	$8.89
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus	15:40	19:40	$7.97

Transportation from Khao Lak to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Khao Lak to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	40m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	54
Distance	34 kilometers
Transport Companies	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Andaman Taxis, BangkokTaxi24, Black Tiger Tour, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, Happy EV Taxi, Phichet Transport, Phuket Bus and Van Travel, Raja Ferry, Smile On Transport, TransBaanTon

Popular Routes

How to get from Khao Lak to Surat Thani

When you want to get from Khao Lak to Surat Thani, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 93.44. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 7.81.

How much does it cost to get from Khao Lak to Surat Thani?

The cost of the trip from Khao Lak to Surat Thani varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 7.81 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 93.44.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Khao Lak to Surat Thani:

Bus tickets - USD 7.81 to USD 18.75;
Van price : USD 9.38 - USD 35.72;
Bus+Van price: USD 12.03 - USD 18.75. From Khao Lak to Surat Thani starting from 10:40 Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonalds until 18:50 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
Bus+Ferry price: USD 12.38. From Khao Lak to Surat Thani starting from 09:00 Khao Sok van station until 13:00 Khao Sok van station
Bus+taxi price: USD 110.00 - USD 127.19. From Khao Lak to Surat Thani starting from 00:00 Khao Lak Transfer until 00:00 Khao Lak Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 47.44 to USD 93.44.

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Vans from Khao Lak to Surat Thani depart during the day - there are approximately 22 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 08:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:00. There are 17 available bus trips every day.
4 by Bus+Van from Khao Lak to Surat Thani starting from 10:40 Khao Lak Opposite Mcdonalds until 18:50 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Khao Lak to Surat Thani any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Khao Lak to Surat Thani is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Khao Lak to Surat Thani. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 47.44.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Khao Lak to Surat Thani. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Khao Lak to Surat Thani.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Khao Lak to Surat Thani

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Khao Lak to Surat Thani? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

51% opted for a van.
28% decided to go for a bus.
8% decided to catch a taxi.
7% chosen Bus+taxi
6% chosen Bus+Van

Khao Lak to Surat Thani