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Visa

The VISA EXEMPTION RULE allows tourists from 64 countries to enter Thailand without a visa. You can check your eligibility and apply online here.

International Airports

There are many international airports in Thailand within comfortable traveling distance to the event venue, including Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY).

Suvarnabhumi International Airport Bangkok (BKK) is the main air gateway into Thailand. It serves more than 50 international airlines.

Penang International Airport (PEN) stands out as the most convenient and closest airport, located just 120 kilometers away from Betong. Enhance your travel experience by considering flights through Phuket-Penang, Singapore-Penang, or Kuala Lumpur-Penang.

From Bangkok to Betong

There are 4 ways to get from Bangkok to Betong by plane, car, bus, or train.

  1. By Plane : Traveling by Nok Air direct flight from Bangkok (DMK) to Betong (BTZ) is the fastest way. Flight time is approx 2:10 hrs. Nok Air flies Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

Hat Yai International Airport (HDY), Songkla Province has more frequent flights from Bangkok. Flight time is approx 1:30 hrs. From Hat Yai, you may take taxi or van to Betong. Tour and Trail – Official Amazean Jungle Van from Hat Yai, click here.

Penang or Pulau Pinang is a Malaysian state located 120 Km or 2 hrs driving to Betong. Penang International Airport is one of the hubs of the Malaysian low-cost carriers, AirAsia and Firefly. Please check whether you need Malaysia visa before selecting this transportation mode. You may also need multiple-entry visa if you plan a return trip via Malaysia. Tour and Trail – Official Amazean Jungle Van from Penang, click here.

  1. By Car : Traveling by car from Bangkok to Betong takes about 17 hours, 1,200 kilometers.

  2. By Bus : Piya Rungruang Tour, click here. Siam Dern Rot, click here.
    Sri Siam Tour, click here.

Tour and Trail – Official Amazean Jungle Bus from Bangkok, click here.

  1. By Train : The State Railway of Thailand

Rent A Car

Betong Museum is the central of Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB®, the expo, bib collection. Start and Finish line are within 500 meters. It is around 670 kilometers or 4:30 hrs. driving from Hat Yai International Airport (HDY).

At HDY the airport, there are several vehicle rental services, local and international brand. Well known providers include :

Hertz

Budget

Sixth

Chic Car Rent

TRAVELING ALONG THE RACE COURSES

The maps and information supplied offer essential details for navigating the race routes.

Access map

Aid Stations Information