Bangkok to Ranong

Travelling between Bangkok and Ranong is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you THB 50,362 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere THB 537.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 21 hours to travel between Bangkok and Ranong depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Ranong. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 20h 25m to reach Ranong.

Travelling between Bangkok and Ranong can be as cheap as THB 537 if you opt for a ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด) bus and as expensive as THB 50,362 if you buy a Myanmar Airways Intl flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 1 from Bangkok to Ranong starting from 06:10 Ranong Airport until 19:20 Kawthaung Airport
• 1 from Bangkok to Ranong starting from 09:00 Ranong Bus Station Choke Anan until 21:00 Ranong Bus Station Choke Anan

1 from Bangkok to Ranong starting from 00:00 Ranong Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Ranong Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Ranong.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangkok to Ranong, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as THB 1,451.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangkok and Ranong

Myanmar Airways Intl, Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Ranong overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bangkok and Ranong

ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด), Sombat Tour (บริษัท เทพสมบัติ จำกัด)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bangkok and Ranong

BangkokTaxi24, Glassflower

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 73% opted for a bus
• 23% decided to fly
• 4% bought a taxi ride