Surat Thani to Padang Besar

Surat Thani to Padang Besar

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Surat Thani to Padang Besar Schedule

Surat Thani to Padang Besar Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Smart En Plus Van 9pax Any time฿ 7,150
Thai Railway Class II Sleeper AC 03:49 - 09:44฿ 822
Nok Air Economy 07:45 - 18:25฿ 3,890
Thai Lion Air Economy 09:10 - 16:15฿ 2,530
Thai AirAsia Economy 11:05 - 17:20฿ 2,952
Thai Airways Economy 12:10 - 08:05฿ 3,943
Thai Lion Air Economy 16:10 - 20:30฿ 2,840
Thai Lion Air Economy 18:15 - 23:10฿ 7,745

Transportation from Surat Thani to Padang Besar

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Padang Besar

Cheapest Transport$22
Fastest Transport4h 20m
Earliest Departure3:49 AM
Latest Departure4:10 PM
Departures per day6
Distance400 kilometers
Transport CompaniesSmart En Plus, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway

How to get from Surat Thani to Padang Besar

Travelling between Surat Thani and Padang Besar is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 290.19 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 21.49.

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Padang Besar?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Surat Thani and Padang Besar depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Surat Thani and Padang Besar. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 20m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Padang Besar.

How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani to Padang Besar?

Travelling between Surat Thani and Padang Besar can be as cheap as USD 21.49 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 290.19 if you buy a Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส) 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 Padang Besar ?

  • 4 by flight from Surat Thani to Songkhla starting from 09:10 Surat Thani Airport until 16:10 Surat Thani Airport
  • 1 from Surat Thani to Songkhla starting from 03:49 Surat Thani Train Station until 03:49 Surat Thani Train Station
  • 1 from Surat Thani to Songkhla starting from 00:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 00:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer

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

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 Songkhla

Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส)

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 Surat Thani to Padang Besar?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other