Cities Near Nakhon Si Thammarat
Cities near Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Surat Thani, Trang, Ko Samui. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand is Surat Thani, about 65 mi (105 km) away — roughly 1 hr 57 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surat Thani | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trang | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ko Samui | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ban Mai | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hat Yai | 104 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Phuket | 114 mi / 183 km | 2 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kangar | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kawthoung | 144 mi / 232 km | 3 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Chumphon | 152 mi / 245 km | 3 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Jitra | 153 mi / 246 km | 3 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Nakhon Si Thammarat
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Surat Thani, Trang, Ko Samui, Ban Mai. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Nakhon Si Thammarat
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Hat Yai, Phuket, Kangar, Kawthoung, Chumphon. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Nakhon Si Thammarat include Surat Thani, Trang, Ko Samui, Ban Mai, Hat Yai. The closest is Surat Thani, about 65 miles (105 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.