Planning to travel between Pak Bara Pier and Khao Sok National Park?
Whether you’re coming from Koh Lipe or heading to the Andaman Sea, choosing the right direction can save you time, money, and stress.
Here’s a complete guide by SmartenPlus to help you decide 👇
🌊 Route 1: Pak Bara Pier → Khao Sok
(Best for travelers coming from Koh Lipe)
Who is this route for?
- Travelers arriving from Koh Lipe
- Visitors entering Thailand from Langkawi (Malaysia)
- Backpackers heading to jungle experiences
How the journey works
- Arrive at Pak Bara Pier (by speedboat from Koh Lipe)
- Meet the driver at the pier
- Join Transfer by air-conditioned minivan from Pak Bara Pier to Krabi and from Krabi to Khao Sok National Pak van stop
Travel time
⏱ Approx. 8 hours (depending on traffic and weather)
Why choose this direction?
✅ Smooth connection from speedboat to van
✅ Easy for solo travellers
✅ No need to overnight in Hat Yai
✅ Direct transfer to your jungle hotel
Perfect if:
You’re finishing your island trip and want to experience rainforest, floating bungalows, and Cheow Lan Lake next.
Booking Click : Pak Bara Pier to Khao Sok
🌿 Route 2: Khao Sok → Pak Bara Pier
(Best for travelers heading to Koh Lipe)
Who is this route for?
- Travelers finishing their Khao Sok stay
- Guests staying at floating raft houses
- Visitors heading to Koh Lipe
How the journey works
- Hotel pickup in Khao Sok
- Transfer by van to Pak Bara Pier
- Connect to speedboat to Koh Lipe
Travel time
⏱ 6-7 hours
Why choose this direction?
✅ Easy connection to afternoon boats
✅ One booking for land + sea
✅ Ideal for solo travellers
Important tip:
Choose a morning departure from Khao Sok to avoid missing the last boat to Koh Lipe.
Booking Click : Khao sok to Pak bara pier
🆚 Comparison: Which One Is Easier?
| Route | Price | Time | Hour | PROS | CONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Bara → Khao Sok | ~800-1,200 /Person | 11:30-19:30 | 8 hours | -Join and Private Transfer type -Cheap price -For solotravel | -Long time -VAN+VAN |
| Khao Sok → Pak Bara | 6,700/Van | N/A | 6 hours | -Quickly -Comfortable -door to door service | Only Private transfer |
Important : The last speedboat from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe is 13:30 p.m. For the private transfer from Khao sok ,need to leave from Khao sok before 06:30 a.m.
🚐 Is It Easy for Solo Travellers?
Just for the route Pak Bara Pier to Khao sok. However the route from Khao sok to Pak bara pier has only private transfer and high price