1
Patong Bay Hill View→ details
📍 15 min visit
Rat U Thit hill panorama over Patong Bay — classic city, beach and Andaman photo.
💡 Best at sunset. Narrow road — ride carefully.
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Phuket to Satun 5 Days
Long haul to the southern border
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Distance
1150 km
Duration
5 days · ~17 h total driving
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
~600 m
Best time
Nov–Apr; plan long daily rides
About this route
Five-day ride from Patong to Thailand's southern border and back via Krabi, Trang, and Satun — for riders seeking a true long-distance scooter adventure.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Parking info
Hotel and petrol station parking
Highlights
Krabi, Lanta gateway, Trang, Satun, Emerald Pool, south coast
5 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
Krabi
First night.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Ao Nang
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D2
Southward
Lanta and Trang.
- 📍Lanta Pier
- 📍Trang
🏨 Overnight
- Trang otel
D3
Satun
Border region.
- 📍Satun
- 📍Pakbara
🏨 Overnight
- Satun otel
D4
Return north
To Krabi.
- 📍Emerald Pool
- 📍Hot Springs
- 📍Krabi
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D5
Return to Phuket
Final day.
- 📍Railay
- 📍Phang Nga
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
1150 km
🏍️ Driving time
17 h
📍 Visit time
63 h
⏱️ Rental period
5 days
⛽ ~38 L · 1670 THB
Day 1 — Krabi
2
Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 155 km from previous stop⏱️ 180 min drive📍 60 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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3
Tiger Cave (Wat Tham Suea)→ details
🛣️ 12 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 90 min visit
Cave temple with climbable stairs
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4
Ao Nang Beach→ details
🛣️ 18 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
Ride to Krabi — boat hub for Railay and islands
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach town — ride directly. Longtails to Railay and nearby islands depart from here.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang Beach — Krabi (direct by motorcycle)
Boat departure: Longtail (Railay, Poda, Tup Island) · Railay: 10–15 min · Poda: ~25 min
Day 2 — Southward
5
Koh Lanta Island→ details
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 min visit
Ride to Hua Hin Pier — ferry to Koh Lanta (motorcycle-friendly)
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Koh Lanta is reachable by road + ferry with your motorcycle; continue exploring the island by scooter.
Last point by motorcycle: Ban Hua Hin Pier (Ko Lanta — Saladan ferry pier)
Boat departure: Vehicle ferry (motorcycle-friendly) · Ferry: 15–20 min
6
Khlong Thom
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 30 min visit
Mola.
7
Trang
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
Şehir merkezi.
8
Trang — Konaklama
🛣️ 5 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 720 min visit
2. gece.
Day 3 — Satun
9
Satun
🛣️ 60 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 120 min visit
Güney şehir.
10
Pakbara Pier
🛣️ 40 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 min visit
Malaysia feribot kapısı.
11
Satun — Konaklama
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 720 min visit
3. gece.
Day 4 — Return north
12
Emerald Pool→ details
🛣️ 120 km from previous stop⏱️ 150 min drive📍 90 min visit
Turquoise natural pool for swimming and snorkelling
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13
Hot Springs→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Natural hot springs and mud bath
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Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 40 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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Ao Nang — Konaklama
🛣️ 18 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
4. gece.
Day 5 — Return to Phuket
⛵ boat16
Railay Beach→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 120 min visit
Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang — longtail boat to Railay (no road access)
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Railay peninsula has no road access — surrounded by cliffs. Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang, then longtail to Railay.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang — Nopparat Thara Longtail Pier
Boat departure: Longtail (fixed fare board) · 10–15 min (each way)
17
Phang Nga — Yakıt
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 30 min visit
Dönüş.
18
Big Buddha→ details
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 30 min visit
45-metre white marble Buddha with panoramic views over Chalong and Kata.
💡 Shoulders and knees covered. Free parking; quieter early morning.
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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
🛣️ 12 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive
Rat U Thit hill panorama over Patong Bay — classic city, beach and Andaman photo.
💡 Best at sunset. Narrow road — ride carefully.
🗺️ Open in Google MapsSafety tips
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Helmet
Full-face or open-face helmet required; use reflective gear at night.
🌧️
Rain
Carry rain gear and a waterproof bag for tropical downpours.
⛽
Fuel
Keep the tank full on long rides; stations can be sparse on mountain roads.
🛞
Long ride
Take a break every 2 hours; avoid riding when tired.
🌧️
Monsoon
Slow down on winding mountain roads in rain; increase braking distance.
🧭
GPS
Download offline maps for multi-day tours; signal may drop.
Recommended motorcycle for this route: Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Optimised for comfort, safety and control
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