Facts about the transport from Koh Samui Airport to Mae Nam
Cheapest Transport
$5
Fastest Transport
10m
Earliest Departure
6:45 AM
Latest Departure
5:00 PM
Departures per day
56
Distance
9 kilometers
Transport Companies
Firstplan Transport Services, GB Limousine, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomprayah, SmackOne, Thailand Limo by Datum
Koh Samui Airport to Mae Nam Destination Reviews
MB
Margot B
Koh Samui to Bangkok during the night. No need to print the tickets. Ferry was on time and it was easy to find our transfer for the train (which was 30 min late but it happens).
The 3rd class train is really not a good idea, lights on all night, ventilators turn on & impossible to turn off, windows open so it’s pretty cold & lots of noises from outside that you can’t block. Seats are uncomfortable & 2x2 facing each others so you don’t have any way to try to sleep peacefully.
People come to sell a variety of food & drinks (coffee), it’s still better to buy beforehand tho ; but during the night they keep on coming every 20 min screaming so it’s impossible to sleep. Bathrooms uncleaned and without paper but it’s to be expected on a train.
I saw the seats on 2nd class & they did look a bit better but I think if you don’t book a bed it’s not a good idea to travel by train. Cheapest option but I won’t do it again, the night bus seats were way more comfortable & it was less noisy.
Highly recommend Seatran, we have used them twice now and both trips were excellent. There is even a little shop on board if you need a quick bite. The trip is super quick, only about 1 1/2 hrs. I suggest sitting up stairs on the deck under the shade to get amazing views of the islands. This time we transferred to Surat Thani by bus and had no issues. Got off the ferry and walked up to the bus area and just asked around showing our ticket until we found the right one. Bus was nice and had reclining seats and AC, perfect for a quick nap. Thank you very much!!
We booked on the same day and therefore had to go two hours early to see if we could get on the transport after paying. The lady from there helped us confirm the booking but we weren’t sure where to go as she seemed in a rush so just gave our ticket (not her fault, she helped fix our problem after awhile). There was no problems on the ferry, worked effectively and was quick. Once we arrived at the port we realised the bus wasn’t for another two hours and as two girls we had to sit around waiting (this is fine but if we had realised we would have booked a taxi at an earlier time but like I said the girl said to get on the bus straight after the taxi and not that it was a two hour wait). Whilst waiting the driver of the bus said that we had to pay another 250 each on top of what we have already paid for the bus to be dropped at our hotel (which was in the city and on route to the train station) whilst being on the bus we realised people were being charged 100-200 to make a stop in the city rather than 250 per person. It also stated that the bus would leave at 8 but left at half 8 so at this rate we were desperate to get to our accommodation we didn’t question it. I think it’s poorly run and for future reference maybe ask about peoples stops before hand and charge them with the fee of the bus then.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry Port, Feb 3, 2023
HM
Henry M
Gick snabbt och smidigt. Men Gick på fel buss i Donsak. Borde vara skyltat så man inte tar någon annan buss
The ferry departed on time and when it docked, your staff were there to organize any ongoing travels, whether it was the airport, the train station or to Surat Thani and they were well trained and organized.
Travelling between Koh Samui Airport and Mae Nam is possible by Ferry, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 62.55 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi+van which will set you back mere USD 4.08.
How long does it take to get from Koh Samui Airport to Mae Nam?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Koh Samui Airport and Mae Nam depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Koh Samui Airport and Mae Nam. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 10m. Taxi+van does a much slower job and take about 2h to reach Mae Nam.
How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui Airport to Mae Nam?
Travelling between Koh Samui Airport and Mae Nam can be as cheap as USD 4.08 if you opt for a Lomprayah (ลมพระยา) taxi+van and as expensive as USD 62.55 if you buy a Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส) taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Koh Samui Airport and Mae Nam ?
5 by taxi+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:45 Koh Samui Transfer until 15:30 Na Thon Pier
3 from Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 10:30 Samui Haad Rin Queen Pier until 17:00 Samui Haad Rin Queen Pier
48 from Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 00:00 Samui Airport until 00:00 Samui Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Koh Samui Airport to Mae Nam.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Koh Samui and Surat Thani
Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), GB Limousine, SmackOne (สมุยแอคคอม), Thailand Limo by Datum (บริษัท เดทัมกรุ๊ป จำกัด)
Ferry
Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.
Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Companies operating ferry routes between Koh Samui and Surat Thani
Koh Tao Booking Center
What is the most popular transport to get from Koh Samui Airport to Mae Nam?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
