Getting from Bangkok to Sikhio is easier than most people expect. It is ≈ 210 km, 2.5–3 h by car, and you can also come by train, bus or van. This guide covers every way to travel from Bangkok to Sikhio in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), plus what to know about the last stretch up the hill to ChanNgarm Mountain View Resort.

The short version

From	Distance · time	How
Bangkok	≈ 210 km · 2.5–3 h	Car · train · bus or van to Sikhio
Don Mueang / Suvarnabhumi airports	≈ 200–230 km · ≈ 3 h	Car · bus or train to Sikhio
Korat city	≈ 83 km · ≈ 1 h 12 min	Car · taxi
Pak Chong · Khao Yai	≈ 59 km · ≈ 54 min	Car
Ban Mai Samrong / Sikhio station	≈ 12 km · ≈ 15 min	Local taxi

With family or lots of luggage, a car is easiest. Travelling solo or as a couple and happy not to drive? The train or bus works well, as long as you plan the last stretch from Sikhio town up to the resort.

Driving from Bangkok to Sikhio

There is one main route and it is easy to remember. Leave Bangkok on Highway 1 (Phahonyothin Road), then join Highway 2 (Mittraphap Road) past Saraburi and Pak Chong. Turn off at Sikhio and follow the resort signs up the hill.

Our tips:

Allow extra time on long weekends. This is the main road to the north-east, so set off earlier during holidays.
Break the drive in Pak Chong. Its cafés and farms make a good stop, and from there it is under an hour to the resort (≈ 54 min).
Arrive before dark the first time. The resort sits on a hillside about 120 metres above Mittraphap Road, and the last stretch is a winding road up the hill. It is easy in daylight; at night, drive slowly and follow the resort signs.
Parking: Free, on site.

You can open the route in Google Maps from our Getting here page.

By train to Sikhio

Trains run from Bangkok to Ban Mai Samrong / Sikhio station. From the station it is ≈ 12 km to the resort, ≈ 15 min by taxi or local hired car.

Check the timetable with the State Railway of Thailand before you travel, as times can change.
We don't run a shuttle. Tell us your arrival time and we can suggest how to get up the hill.

By bus or van to Sikhio

Buses and vans run from Bangkok to Sikhio. Before you buy a ticket, check that your service stops in Sikhio, so you don't end up in Korat city. From Sikhio town, take a taxi or a local hired car up to the resort.

From Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi airport

Both airports are ≈ 200–230 km away, ≈ 3 h by road. If you are flying in to explore Korat, renting a car at the airport and driving yourself is the easiest option; otherwise take a bus or train to Sikhio.

From Korat city or Pak Chong

From Korat city: ≈ 83 km, ≈ 1 h 12 min by car along Mittraphap Road towards Bangkok, or by taxi.
From Pak Chong and Khao Yai: ≈ 59 km, ≈ 54 min by car.
Car rental is available in Korat city and in Pak Chong.

Can I stay without a car?

Yes. The restaurant, pool, fitness room and nature trail are all on site, and the Khao Chan Ngam rock paintings are within walking distance (890 m). The restaurant is open 11:00–17:00, with room service 10:00–16:00. For trips further out, such as Khao Yai Thiang or Khao Yai, hire a local taxi or a car for the day.

Before you set off

Check-in is from 14:00. If you will arrive much earlier or later, message us on LINE first.
Save the resort's location in Google Maps before you leave.
Coming by train or bus? Arrange your ride from Sikhio town in advance.
Driving for the first time? Aim to arrive before dark.

FAQ

How long does it take from Bangkok to Sikhio? 2.5–3 h by car, ≈ 210 km via Highways 1 and 2.

Which train station is closest? Ban Mai Samrong / Sikhio station, ≈ 12 km from the resort (≈ 15 min).

Does the resort run a shuttle? No. Please plan the last stretch from Sikhio before you travel; we are happy to advise.

Is the drive up to the resort difficult? No, but the last part is a winding road up the hill. It is easier in daylight, so arrive before dark the first time.

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Bangkok to Sikhio by car, train or bus: a practical guide