Sukhothai Province - Transportation

Transportation

Roads

There are 5 highways connecting Sukhothai:

• Highway 12 connects the eastern districts starting at Ban Dan Lan Hoi and passing Muang and Kong Krailat districts to Phitsanulok province.
• Highway 101, starting at Si Satchanalai district, connects the northern districts to the southern districts and passing Sawankhalok, Si Samrong, Muang and Khiri Mat districts to Kamphaeng Phet province.
• Highway 102 connects Si Satchanalai district to Uttaradit province.
• Highway 1180 connects Sawankhalok district to Si Nakhon district and Uttaradit province.
• Highway 1048 connects Sawankhalok district to Thung Saliam district and Lampang province.

Air

The airport is located in Amphur Sawankhalok and is about 30 km away from downtown. Flights operate daily between Sukhothai – Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Rail

Rail system in Sukhothai is one part of northern route from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong central station. Sukhothai is located on the main Chiang Mai – Bangkok line.

Songthaew (public passenger pick-up vehicles)

Songthaews are the most popular form of public transport in the new city and the rural areas. Larger sized Songthaews travel to and from the old and new cities.

Bus

Air-conditioned buses run regularly from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Bangkok and Chiang Mai, stopping off at other major towns on the way. Non air-conditioned buses are for inter-provincial travel to the other districts.

Others

Tuk-tuks and motorbike-taxis are popular for short journeys within the new town.