Surat Thani to Koh Samui

Surat Thani to Koh Samui

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Surat Thani to Koh Samui Schedule

Surat Thani to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kim Transfers Thailand SUV 4pax 00:00 - 03:30฿ 4,928
Seatran Ferry Ferry 05:30 - 09:30฿ 900
Phantip 1970 Express 06:30 - 09:30฿ 370
Phantip 1970 Express 09:30 - 16:30฿ 770
Seatran Ferry Ferry 10:30 - 14:30฿ 500
Raja Ferry Ferry 13:30 - 18:30฿ 410
Raja Ferry Ferry 15:30 - 19:30฿ 390
Phantip 1970 Express 16:00 - 19:30฿ 490
Thai Vietjet Economy 18:50 - 21:00฿ 6,815

Transportation from Surat Thani to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure5:30 PM
Departures per day139
Distance88 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Kim Transfers Thailand, Lomprayah, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, Thai Smile, Thai Vietjet

Surat Thani to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

TH
Chat / Support should be free; telephone numbers were not available;
Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Feb 28, 2024
JR
Seatran office in Surat Thani easy to find. Smooth journey. Very helpful staff. Is a little cheaper (by ~100 baht) to go straight to Seatran office and ferry yourself if feeling more adventurous
Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Feb 14, 2024
JB
We left later because the weather was bad. Our ride during a storm at sea. This was not a pleasant experience for us. The crossing will certainly be better when the sea is calm.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Nov 20, 2023
MK
The ferry we booked that was scheduled at 1, was cancelled but luckily the ferry before was delayed. But we were not told that until the last moment and left in confusion. The ferry is very old, but surprisingly the AC was working fine. All in all okay, but will checkout other provider‘s next time. The driver to the port was on time and fast.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sep 11, 2023
JL
Everything went well and on time from pick-up point, by very luxury bus, to the ferry at the harbour and the pick-up by small bus on Koh Samui. Our compliments to 12GO...
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Aug 22, 2023
RR
The trip was sold as a taxi+boat pickup, giving the impression that one would be picked up by a taxi and transferred to the boat. Actually; it was a shared minivan + bus + boat transfer. We ended up with a ridiculous situation in which we had to be ready at 7:30 at the hotel; the minivan showed up 8:25; drove 30 minutes through Surat Thani to pick up someone else and finally dropped us at the main office of Phantip that was effectively 500 meters from the hotel. The bus that was supposed to leave at 9; didn’t leave until 9:15. So we almost travelled 2 hours for 500 meters, thinking we booked a trip via 12go to exactly avoid such trip. I’m quite disappointed.
Bus Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 7, 2023
OS
Arriving at the peer for the ferry was a little confusing as to where to go. Boarding the ferry we also a little confusing as to what the process is. That being said, once we realized there is no process. It was simple.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Jul 22, 2023
LY
Everything works fine.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Feb 27, 2023
RM
Bought my tickets with seatran online via 12go. Everything was on time, I had no issues with check in at all
Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Feb 18, 2023
TB
The ferry ride is terrible, there must be better options. The ferry alone took 2.5hrs. Horrible old ferry.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry Port, Feb 17, 2023
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How to get from Surat Thani to Koh Samui

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 317.05 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 9.55.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Surat Thani and Koh Samui depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus+ferry is the fastest way to travel between Surat Thani and Koh Samui. Bus+ferry will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 9h 55m to reach Koh Samui.

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

Travelling between Surat Thani and Koh Samui can be as cheap as USD 9.55 if you opt for a Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่) bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 317.05 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 Surat Thani and Koh Samui ?

  • 66 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 17:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • 27 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 16:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • 11 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Town until 16:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • 10 by Bus+taxi from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 14:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • 8 by taxi+Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Surat Thani train station until 11:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • 5 by taxi+Van from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Surat Thani Airport until 14:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Ratchaprapha Dam until 11:30 Ratchaprapha Dam
  • 1 from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 12:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah until 12:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah
  • 9 from Surat Thani to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Surat Thani Airport until 00:00 Surat Thani Airport

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

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 Surat Thani and Koh Samui

BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส)

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 Surat Thani and Koh Samui

Lomprayah (ลมพระยา)

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 24% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 23% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 14% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 8% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 8% chosen taxi+Van
  • 8% chosen Van+Ferry+taxi
  • 6% chosen Bus+Van
  • 1% Other