Sukhothai Historical Park Tickets: THB 200, THB 400 Combo
Foreign visitors to Sukhothai Historical Park pay THB 200 for the inner zone, THB 120 for each of the two outer zones, or THB 400 for the combination ticket. The main area is open from 06.30 to 19.30, and on Saturday it stays open until 21.00.
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If you only have one day, buy the THB 200 inner-zone ticket and see it by bicycle. The outer zones are THB 120 each.
Sukhothai Historical Park ticket prices and opening hours
As a foreign visitor, you pay THB 200 for the inner zone. The two outer zones are THB 120 each, and the combination ticket is THB 400. On Monday to Friday and Sunday, the main area is open from 06.30 to 19.30.
| Zone | Foreigner |
|---|---|
| Inner zone | THB 200 |
| Northern outer zone (Wat Si Chum and Wat Phra Phai Luang) | THB 120 |
| Western outer zone (Aranyik zone) | THB 120 |
| Combination ticket | THB 400 |
Combination ticket or separate tickets
Each zone charges its own admission. All three zones separately come to THB 440 for a foreigner, so the combination ticket saves you THB 40. For one or two zones, separate tickets work out cheaper.
Opening hours by zone
| Area | Hours |
|---|---|
| Main area, Monday to Friday and Sunday | 06.30 to 19.30 |
| Main area, Saturday | 06.30 to 21.00 |
| Wat Si Chum and Wat Phra Phai Luang | 07.30 to 17.30, every day |
| Aranyik zone | 08.00 to 16.30, every day |
What to see at Sukhothai Historical Park
The inner zone is the old city centre, where Wat Mahathat stood at the heart of the city under King Ramkhamhaeng. Head north for Wat Si Chum and Wat Phra Phai Luang, and west for the Aranyik zone, which includes Wat Saphan Hin.
Who it suits (and who should skip it)
- Want the whole site? The combination ticket costs THB 400.
- Only half a day? Stay in the inner zone for THB 200.
- Like ruins after dark? On Saturday the park is open to 21.00 with the ruins lit.
- Planning a late afternoon? Skip the Aranyik zone, which closes at 16.30.
- If you are 60 or over, or a student in uniform, those groups are on the free-entry list, so ask at the gate.
How to get to Sukhothai Historical Park
The park sits in Mueang Kao subdistrict, Mueang district, Sukhothai province, postcode 64210. Most visitors sleep in the new town. From the bus station, take a large blue songthaew from the stand marked “Market - Old City”, which drops you outside the central zone entrance.
By bicycle is the best way to see the ruins, and shops opposite the main entrance rent them. The bicycle charge is THB 10, collected by zone. A four-wheel vehicle pays THB 50, only at Wat Phra Phai Luang and in the Aranyik zone.
Bangkok Airways flies daily from Suvarnabhumi to Sukhothai Airport. Confirm the days on the airline’s booking page before you plan around it.
When to go and how long
Go early, since the main area opens at 06.30 and mornings are cooler and quieter before the tour buses arrive. Wrap up the Aranyik zone by 16.30 and Wat Si Chum and Wat Phra Phai Luang by 17.30.
For walking the ruins in comfort, aim for November to February. For the weather month by month, see the best time to visit Thailand.
Nearby and how to combine it
Northern Thailand has its own guides: the Chiang Mai overview and the Chiang Rai White Temple tickets. To compare ticket systems with another former capital, see Ayutthaya Historical Park tickets.
Before you go
- Budget THB 200 for the inner zone and THB 120 for each outer zone, or THB 400 for the combination ticket.
- Bring small change for the bicycle or motorbike fees.
- Arrive well before closing: 16.30 in the Aranyik zone and 19.30 in the main area.
- Ask at the gate whether the free-entry list applies to you.
Step by step
- Pick your zonesForeigners pay THB 200 for the inner zone and THB 120 for each outer zone.
- Compare with the combination ticketThe combination ticket costs THB 400. Three zones bought separately cost THB 440.
- Check the closing timesThe main area closes at 19.30 and the Aranyik zone at 16.30.
- Stay for Saturday eveningOn Saturday the park is open until 21.00 and the ruins are lit.
Not confirmed: Free entry at 60 and over: the park list does not say whether foreigners qualify, so ask at the gate. Getting there: no official bus, train or flight timetable was confirmed, so check the operator before you travel.
Common questions
How much is Sukhothai Historical Park for foreigners?
For a foreigner, the inner zone is THB 200, while the northern outer zone and the western Aranyik zone are THB 120 each. The combination ticket is THB 400.
Is the combination ticket cheaper?
Only if you visit all three zones: separately they come to THB 440, so it saves THB 40.
What time does Sukhothai Historical Park open and close?
The park is open 06.30 to 19.30 on Monday to Friday and Sunday, and 06.30 to 21.00 on Saturday.
Do the outer zones close earlier?
Yes. The Aranyik zone opens 08.00 to 16.30, while Wat Si Chum and Wat Phra Phai Luang open 07.30 to 17.30.
How do you get from New Sukhothai to the historical park?
Catch a blue songthaew at the bus station stand marked Market - Old City. It drops you outside the central zone entrance.
Can you hire a bicycle at Sukhothai Historical Park?
Shops opposite the main park entrance rent them. Taking a bicycle in costs THB 10.
What is the best time of day to visit Sukhothai Historical Park?
Go in the morning, when it is cooler and the tour buses have not yet arrived. The main area opens at 06.30.
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Sources and reader comments
Official sources:
- Fine Arts Department virtual historical park: Sukhothai Historical Park location, hours and admission (opens in a new tab)
- Fine Arts Department virtual historical park: Sukhothai history and significance (opens in a new tab)
Company and press pages (not official sources):
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