Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station by ferry, bus, van, train, taxi from THB 380

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station Destination Reviews

Andrea L

Well organized made a smooth jouney.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Sep 1, 2026

Sachika I

Everything went smoothly.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Van Minibus + ferry, 12Go Bus (12Go Bus), Jul 19, 2026

Siobhan M

The coordinates that we got for the ferry sent us to the wrong pier. We would have missed ferry only the taxi came back to tell us we were at the wrong pier. There was very little information to.work with and we didn't know the ferry company that was bringing us but the taxi driver recognised the logo. It was all very stressful in the heat and under pressure. Apart from that, the trip went well once we found the correct location of ferry departure

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Samui Tour, Jun 16, 2026

Keith K

Very well organised. Tidy and virtually empty bus waiting for us when we got off the Koh Samui ferry at Donsak, and speedy transfer across to Surat Thani railway station.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), May 31, 2026

Ina W

It will be better when you write a clearly direction how to find your office That was a Problem- I don’t know it exactly and lost time All the other things were great

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 18, 2026

Mikel E

Ferry was comfortable, departed and arrived on time, but the wait time between ferry and bus was too much, ladies at the counter were supposed to let me know that the bus arrived (because it was arriving late) and I had to reach out to them in order to know if the bus that was there was the right one

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Feb 16, 2026

Marianne C

Train was comfortable. Much better than the outward journey which was in the same class but had no AC and was windy and noisy. Clean, toilets also.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 10, 2026

Marc J

long 1h waiting time between ferry and bus

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Nov 17, 2025

Idan R

The ferry trip was ok, no complaints there. The van to the train was delayed by around 20 minutes because we waited for other passengers that arrived on another ferry that docked at the same time the fan needed to leave. Needs to be better coordinating with scheduling the ferries and vans. A longer delay would’ve caused me to miss my train. The train ride wasn’t bad although I didn’t know that the lights wouldn’t be turned off during the trip which caused trouble sleeping.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sep 3, 2025

Charlotte

The ferry was late, we have call a cab to go to the train station, although we would have missed it.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sep 3, 2025

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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:00	09:45	$10.14	3.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:30	09:45	$10.14	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	06:00	10:30	$10.02	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	07:00	11:15	$10.14	3.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:00	11:30	$10.02	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	08:30	12:45	$10.14	5.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	09:00	12:45	$10.14	3.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	10:00	13:30	$10.02	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:00	15:45	$10.14	3.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:30	15:45	$10.14	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	12:00	15:30	$10.02	4.7
Ferry	Phantip Group Booking	Van + Ferry + Van	13:00	17:00	$502.41
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	14:00	17:30	$10.02	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	14:30	18:45	$10.14	5.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	15:00	21:45	$16.10
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	17:00	21:45	$10.14	3.0

How to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station

Travelling between Koh Samui and Surat Thani Train Station is possible by Bus, ferry, train, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 639.64 if you go by taxi+Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 11.33.

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 8 hours to travel between Koh Samui and Surat Thani Train Station depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Koh Samui and Surat Thani Train Station. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 40m. Bus+van does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Surat Thani Train Station.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station?

Travelling between Koh Samui and Surat Thani Train Station can be as cheap as USD 11.33 if you opt for a Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970) bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 639.64 if you buy a Phantip Group Booking taxi+Train 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 and Surat Thani Train Station ?

58 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 06:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
19 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 12:00 Seatran Ferry Koh Samui
17 by Bus+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 05:30 Koh Samui Transfer
2 from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 10:15 Nathon Pier until 10:15 Nathon Pier
2 from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 08:30 Lomprayah Nathon Pier until 08:30 Lomprayah Nathon Pier
1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
1 by taxi+Train from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 17:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 17:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
1 from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 12:00 Na Thon Koh Samui until 12:00 Na Thon Koh Samui
1 from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 08:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 08:30 Koh Samui Transfer
2 from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 00:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 00:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Koh Samui and Surat Thani Train Station

Samui Tour

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 Train Station

BangkokTaxi24, Van2Travel

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 Train Station

Lomprayah (ลมพระยา)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Koh Samui and Surat Thani Train Station, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Koh Samui and Surat Thani Train Station

Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว)

What is the most popular transport to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

35% chosen Bus+Ferry
34% chosen Ferry+Van
10% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
4% opted for a bus
4% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
4% chosen Bus+Van
4% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	2h 40m
Earliest Departure	4:00 AM
Latest Departure	5:00 PM
Departures per day	104
Distance	134 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, A and T Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Phantip Group Booking, PL Travel, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Songserm, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station