  Getting
to Khao Lak from Bangkok and Phuket
Directions
to Khao Lak
Getting to Khao Lak by Car:
From
Bangkok: Khao Lak is about 750kms and
approximately an eleven- to twelve-hour
drive using Highway 4. Getting out of
Bangkok without getting lost is the only
difficult part - once you are out of town
the drive is fairly straightforward.
The roads are quite good and signage is in
Thai and English. It would be
difficult to get lost. The drive can
be done in one day. Driving at night
is not recommended due to poor highway
lighting and unlit vehicles - as well as
people and animals on the road. If you
do drive at night, keep your speed down.
If you leave Bangkok by 6am, you should be
able to read Khao Lak before dark.
There are plenty of petrol stations along
the way and they often have shops and
convenience store attached to them - as well
as toilet facilities.
From
Phuket International Airport: The drive is
about 55 minutes using Highway 402 and
connecting with Highway 4 just off the
island. Keep left all the way and you
can't get lost. Good roads and signage
is in Thai and English.
Getting to Khao Lak by Bus:
From
Bangkok: VIP and first class overnight
buses head to Phuket - but you can get off
in Khao Lak - if they take the route through
Ranong - DO ask.
From
Phuket Town: Buses leave heading to Takuapa
- you can easily get off in Khao Lak.
Getting to Khao Lak by Air:
There is
no direct flight to Khao Lak, Phuket
International Airport is the closest and
most convenient airport.
Car
rental agencies are situated right across
the street from the airport - or a
limousine, or taxi service can be arranged
at a pre-negotiated price (typically in the
range of B1500-1800, negotiate your price
before getting in the car). Metered
taxis are available at the airport - but may
cost about the same amount. |
