THE SHORT VERSION
Donsak to Khao Sok at a glance.
- From
- Donsak ดอนสัก
- To
- Khao Sok เขาสก
- Road distance
- About 1264 km
- Straight line
- 898 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~15 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Khao Sok to Donsak →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Donsak
Donsak is the ferry port on the Gulf coast for Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Most travellers arrive on a combined bus-and-ferry ticket.
- Raja Ferry and Seatran piers
Car and passenger ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.
Arriving in Khao Sok
Guesthouses are spread along the road to the park entrance. Many offer pickup from the highway.
- Khao Sok junction on Highway 401
Buses stop at the road into the park village; minivans may go to guesthouses.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Cheow Lan Lake trips usually need to be booked in advance.
KEEP GOING
From Khao Sok, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Khao Sok
More buses from Donsak
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Donsak from Khao Sok by road?+
About 1264 km by road (898 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Donsak to Khao Sok take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 15 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Donsak?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Donsak include Raja Ferry and Seatran piers, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Khao Sok to Donsak?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Khao Sok to Donsak guide.
Where does the bus from Donsak arrive in Khao Sok?+
It depends on the operator. In Khao Sok, services use Khao Sok junction on Highway 401. Guesthouses are spread along the road to the park entrance. Many offer pickup from the highway.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Khao Sok?+
Guesthouses are spread along the road to the park entrance. Many offer pickup from the highway.
What kind of vehicle runs from Donsak to Khao Sok?+
12Go lists minivan (shared van) services on this route rather than full-size buses. Vans are usually quicker but have less luggage space, so check the luggage allowance for your departure before you book.
Can I book the Donsak to Khao Sok bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Khao Sok by bus?+
Direct buses from Khao Sok include Bangkok, Hua Hin, Surat Thani, Khao Lak, Krabi Town and more. See all connections on our Khao Sok bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
12Go: Donsak to Khao Sok bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Surat Thani (Get in) ↗Wikivoyage: Khao Sok National Park (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →