Results from Bangkok to Sukhothai on Wednesday, 23 September 2026

There are three ways to travel from Bangkok to Sukhothai: by plane, by train and by bus.

How far is Bangkok from Sukhothai?

The travel distance between Bangkok and Sukhothai is 427 km. There are three options to travel from Bangkok to Sukhothai: taking a direct flight to Sukhothai, taking a train to Phitsanulok then transferring by taxi / bus to Sukhothai and taking a direct bus to Sukhothai.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Sukhothai?

It takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get from Bangkok to Sukhothai by plane, and 7 hours by bus.

It takes 7 hours and 30 minutes by train to get from Bangkok to Phitsanulok plus 1 hour 15 minutes by taxi / bus to transfer from Phitsanulok to Sukhothai.

The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What types of airlines operate the route Bangkok to Sukhothai?

There is one domestic airline flying the route Bangkok to Sukhothai, a full-service carrier: Bangkok Airways (PG).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Thailand.

Where do flights from Bangkok to Sukhothai depart?

Flights from Bangkok to Sukhothai depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Bangkok to Sukhothai arrive?

Flights from Bangkok to Sukhothai arrive at Sukhothai Airport (THS).

What types of trains operate the route Bangkok to Sukhothai?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Bangkok to Phitsanulok (the railway station nearest to Sukhothai).

State Railway of Thailand (SRT): the state-owned railway company runs trains on the SRT Northern Line carrying sleeper and seating cars. Passenger cars are divided in multiple classes: First class Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers, Second class Berth, Second class Seat and Third class Seat.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Thailand.

Where do trains from Bangkok to Sukhothai depart?

Trains on the SRT Northern Line depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal located at 336 Soi Kamphaeng Phet 2, Thoet Damri Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok, or from Don Mueang Railway Station at 130 Thanon Vibhavadi Rangsit, Sanambin, Bangkok.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Bangkok to Sukhothai arrive?

Trains on the SRT Northern Line arrive at Phitsanulok Railway Station located in 151/2 Aka Thotsarot, Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Phitsanulok. Upon arrival at Phitsanulok, passengers can transfer by taxi / bus to Sukhothai.

What types of buses operate the route Bangkok to Sukhothai?

There is one bus company running the route Bangkok to Sukhothai.

Phitsanulok Yanyon Tour operates seated buses.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.

Where do buses from Bangkok to Sukhothai depart?

Most buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai depart from Mo Chit Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) located in 798 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak, Bangkok.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Bangkok to Sukhothai arrive?

Most buses from Bangkok to Chiang Mai arrive at Sukhothai Bus Terminal located in Ban Kluai, Sukhothai.

From Sukhothai,you can go by train, by bus or fly to Bangkok and go by train to Chaing Mai.