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Susan Hoi Shell Cemetery Visitor Centre
Interpretive museum-style visitor area explaining the famous fossil shell deposit at Susan Hoi. Useful for understanding the site’s geology and significance.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 1 buses that leave Nakhon Si Thammarat for Krabi on Wed, Jun 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 123 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Nakhon Borrikarn | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Nakhon Borrikarn | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Nakhon Borrikarn | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 AM Nakhon Si Thammarat, Bus Terminal | 2h50 | 10:20 AM Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Krabi run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 76 miles (123 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 76 miles (123 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
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Interpretive museum-style visitor area explaining the famous fossil shell deposit at Susan Hoi. Useful for understanding the site’s geology and significance.
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Pak Nam, Krabi Bus Terminal -> Krabi Town Center
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