Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani

Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani

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Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani Schedule

Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services Economy 3pax Any time฿ 8,030
Nakhon Si Racha Express 07:30 - 17:15฿ 608
Thai Railway Class II AC 08:10 - 18:50฿ 704
Thai Railway Class II Sleeper Fan 13:10 - 01:33฿ 604
Thai Railways VIP Sleeper 14:30 - 02:40฿ 1,869
Sri Suthep Tour VIP 17:30 - 03:30฿ 748
Montanatip Express 19:00 - 06:00฿ 715
Thai Railway Class II Sleeper AC 20:10 - 08:32฿ 904
Thai Railway Class II AC 22:26 - 09:25฿ 704

Transportation from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport8h 30m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure8:10 PM
Departures per day26
Distance425 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, ChokeAnan Tour, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip, Nakhon Si Racha, Sombat Tour, Thai Railways, Transport Co

Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani Destination Reviews

NK
The driver drove so close to the vehicle’s in front, he had to push the brake almost every 10 second. Once he had to hit the brake so hard that people woke up in big panic, and belongings went everywhere. Luckily no accidents occurred - the function of the brake-pedal turned out being useful :-/ 1. note: Now it finally makes sense why they try to add on a travel insurance, for a bus trip. 2. note: Remember to put on your seat belt. At 1 AM he stopped the bus, turned on the lights in the cabin, woke everybody up and yelled out loud that now was eating break. In the middle of the night, while everyone was a sleep. - what the f is going on. However, the bus was very comfortable and clean. The staff (and the owner himself) at the office was informative and friendly. But once the bus arrives and the operation changes from purchasing tickets and getting informations on how to check-in - everything changes. You are being yelled at - you dont get any informations - you have to hurry, to fit their time schedules. We also bought an extended ticket from Surat Thani to Khao Lak directly from the operator at their main office. The owner told me it was the same company that operated for both busses, so there was no problem. He said a van would take us on the second trip once we arrived at Surat Thani. We had a “VIP” ticked, so we expected just descent comfort and service - or maybe just not to be yelled at… We traveled with our 6 year old kid, and came directly from a shitty bus drive, with almost no sleep. The van worse “service” experience we have ever had (I’m 40 and have traveled a lot). A mad little Thai guy yelling and being super stressed was our new driver. Well, same company - “VIP” tickets - decided to believe it was just a normal human being having a bad moment. The minivan was old crap - we were stacked together inside like cattle’s. After half an hour (of crazy speeding) we stopped - again, no informations prior to this - and was ordered inside of an even older bus - now managing travelling suitcases for the third time… This bus appeared to be a normal route-bus with lots of stops and local people hopping on and off. Very tired, and very confused, we once asked if we could go out and use a toilet, as it appeared the driver had stopped the bus to take a cigarette-break. I was told “no, only 40 minutes to next stop”. So my 6-year old had to do his best, not to piss his pants for 40 more minutes. Finally after 40 minutes, the bus stopped at what appeared to be a central bus point with food court and toilets. I asked how how long time we had, and the drivers helper (yes they were 2 persons) said “we leave in 2 minutes” - so leaving travelling suitcases and everything else behind in a bus where they do not care about you, we were in a mad hurry, to find the toilet, get stuff done, and get back to the bus. And we managed it in time. Now still feeling like shit after a horrible night and morning, hungry as well, we sat in the bus for 10 more minutes, as the driver was still on a break and appeared to have a nice conversation with a lovely female colleague at the bus station. Many cigarettes consumed, a lot of laughter. - looked nice. So I went out and asked them, if they were waiting until 10:30 (we came around 10:05)as there was a sign saying 10:30 for the bus line “Suray Thani - Phuket”. Once again he said “no, leave in 2 minutes” I told him it would be nice if we could tell the passengers that everyone can have a break, not just the driver. When being confronted with this lack of service, they suddently could not speak English anymore. A couple of seconds after, it appeared that they realised the stupidity. Now they acted as if I was invisible
Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), Apr 13, 2024
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We arrived at the bus Terminal 2hours before departure We gave the email and received the papers... But after a while i was asking for our bus and the staff told me this was the wrong ticket or booking So it was frustrating to get another bus to surat thani which had no charding options for cellphone.... At arrival after 10hours no akku/battery on phone..... We got blankets and water with some pack of Sandwiches and juice Very smelly bus (urine)
Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Mar 16, 2023
AD
Despite the 2hr delay because of storm in Bangkok we enjoyed the experience of the overnight train to Chaiya.
Train #85 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 9, 2022
DB
Too cold, too lightly for sleeping
Train #167 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Apr 21, 2022
FC
The upstair bed had no Window and i didn't know. I would have choosed a better place. No place for siting...eating.
Train #85 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jan 12, 2022
RR
Great service and very comfortable
Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Dec 24, 2021
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How to get from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani

Travelling between Southern Terminal Bangkok and Surat Thani is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 400.05 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.38.

How long does it take to get from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani?

It can take you anywhere between 9 and 15 hours to travel between Southern Terminal Bangkok and Surat Thani depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Southern Terminal Bangkok and Surat Thani. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 8h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h 30m to reach Surat Thani.

How much does it cost to get from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani?

Travelling between Southern Terminal Bangkok and Surat Thani can be as cheap as USD 16.38 if you opt for a Nakhon Si Racha (นครศรีราชาทัวร์) bus and as expensive as USD 400.05 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 Southern Terminal Bangkok and Surat Thani ?

  • 12 from Bangkok to Surat Thani starting from 07:30 Southern Terminal Bangkok until 19:50 Southern Terminal Bangkok
  • 7 from Bangkok to Surat Thani starting from 14:50 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station until 20:10 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station
  • 7 from Bangkok to Surat Thani starting from 00:00 Bangkok Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani.

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

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Surat Thani 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 Bangkok and Surat Thani

Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด), Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Montanatip, Nakhon Si Racha (นครศรีราชาทัวร์), Sombat Tour (บริษัท เทพสมบัติ จำกัด), Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด)

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 Bangkok and Surat Thani

BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Surat Thani?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 87% opted for a bus
  • 12% bought a taxi ride
  • 1% Other