Getting to the Airport

Sukhothai Province is about 440 kilometers from Bangkok. Tourists have many choices of transport to the province and its historic sites by car or bus, by train and by plane.

By Train

There are no trains going directly to Sukhothai, but you can go by train to Pitsanulok and continue by bus to Sukhothai city center, 59 km away. Those who want to go to Si-Satchanalai Historic Park should get off at Sawankhalok which is closer then continue by bus.

Check train schedules before planning the trip. Trains leaves daily from Bangkok Hua Lampong Station to Sawankhalok and Pitsanulok. Contact State Railway of Thailand Tel. 1690, www.railway.co.th

By Car

There are two routes to Sukhothai

1. First take Highway No.1 to Nakorn Sawan and Kampangpetch, then turn to Highway No. 101 passing Pran Kratai and Kirimas to Sukhothai, 400 km.

2. Second take Highway No. 1. turn at Bangpa-in intersection (50 km) to Highway No. 32 by-passing Ayuthaya to Nakorn Sawan then by Highway No. 117 to Pitsanulok and by Highway 12 to Sukhothai, a total of 427 km.

By Bus

Many air-conditioned buses leave

Bangkok - Sukhothai
Bangkok - Si -Satchanalai
Bangkok - Sukhothai Historic Park

From Northern Bus Station (Mo Chit 2), Kampangpetch 2 Road.

For more details contact Transport Company Tel. 1490, www.transport.co.th; Win Tour Tel 0 2936 3753; Pitsanulok Yanyon Tel 0 2936 2924-5 and Cherdchai Tour Tel 0 2936 0199

Booking bus tickets on line is now available at www.thaiticketmajor.com and www.thairoute.com

By Plane

Bangkok Airways operates daily flights Bangkok – Sukhothai. Tel. 1771 or 055-647225-6. www.bangkokair.com

Travel around Sukhothai

Mini Buses : Purple and pink mini buses take passengers around town on a circular route stopping at bus stations and parked in front of vocation college. Buses are available for rent.
Samlor: the old fashion, manpowered tricycles are ideal for short trips. Many are found waiting for customers near markets and bus stations. Fare starts from 10 Baht per person.
Saleng: the three-wheel motorbikes with space in front for passengers and belongings are popular with people in the city center. Fare starts at 10 Baht per person and can be rented for a fun ride.
Regular buses are available for inter-provincial travel. Terminals for different destinations are dotted around the main market.

Distance from Sukhothai city center

Ban Dan Lan Hoi 28 kilometers
Kirimas 22 kilometers
Kong Krai Las 21 kilometers
Si Satchanalai 67 kilometers
Srisamrong 20 kilometers
Sawankhalok 38 kilometers
Srinakhon 54 kilometers
Thung Saliam 68 kilometers