Cities Near Phang Nga
Cities near Phang Nga, Thailand: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Phuket, Surat Thani, Trang. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Phang Nga, Thailand is Phuket, about 40 mi (64 km) away — roughly 1 hr 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Surat Thani | 73 mi / 117 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trang | 96 mi / 155 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 98 mi / 158 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kawthoung | 106 mi / 170 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ko Samui | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Chumphon | 148 mi / 238 km | 3 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ban Mai | 163 mi / 262 km | 3 hr 47 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Hat Yai | 166 mi / 268 km | 3 hr 52 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Kangar | 180 mi / 289 km | 4 hr 11 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Phang Nga
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Phuket, Surat Thani, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Phang Nga
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Kawthoung, Ko Samui, Chumphon, Ban Mai, Hat Yai. 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 Phang Nga include Phuket, Surat Thani, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Kawthoung. The closest is Phuket, about 40 miles (64 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.