Koh Samui to Bangkok

Koh Samui to Bangkok

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Koh Samui to Bangkok Schedule

Koh Samui to Bangkok Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Glassflower Comfort Any time฿ 12,500
Bangkok Air Economy #PG10607:40 - 08:55฿ 5,268
Bangkok Air Economy 08:15 - 11:50฿ 5,560
Bangkok Air Economy 11:00 - 16:35฿ 7,210
Bangkok Air Economy 13:05 - 18:10฿ 4,710
Bangkok Air Economy #PG14815:50 - 17:05฿ 5,680
Bangkok Air Business #PG116216:40 - 17:55฿ 6,460
Bangkok Air Economy #PG17018:55 - 20:10฿ 4,860
Bangkok Air Economy #PG17220:40 - 21:55฿ 5,350

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure8:00 午前
Latest Departure9:30 午後
Departures per day29
Distance850 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Glassflower, Krungsiam Tour, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, Thai Railway

Koh Samui to Bangkok Destination Reviews

SJ
Trip from Koh Samui to Bankok, from Pier to Surathani we have go via old bus dor aboit hour with no buffers then we change to small Van which take us another half an hour to some bus station where we have to wait almost 2 hours to get finalls to VIP bus, which was very comfortable and we got nice snacks and around 10pm evening even good dinner at bus stop. Main issues with this company is that you need to change transport vehicle several time, Ferry + old bus + Van + VIP bus. We have arrived slightly late about 15 minutes to Mochit
Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Aug 31, 2023
TV
Uncomfortable bus to Bangkok, the 4-seat layout just isn’t wide enough to let people sleep comfortably, and my knees pushed into the seat in front. There are better options on the same route, if you want to sleep then use those.
Bus Ferry + Van + Bus, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Aug 29, 2023
MT
the bus was soooo cold we got sick. we told them to please turn it off or low but they didn’t. i couldn’t sleep bc i was freezing and it wasn’t comfortable for me bc of the cold. please find a solution for this problem
Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Aug 14, 2023
E
The bus was meant to be a VIP bus however, it was not it was small squished and the charger ports didn’t work!
Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Apr 17, 2023
FB
On time, good driver, good car. Pick up at the airport between arrivals gates 3 and 4 opposit the airport information desk. You will find your name on a paper with lots of other names; hanging there. On top the sign of the Taxi company.
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Apr 10, 2023
GM
We couldn’t take the bus from Don Sak to Suratthani, because it was overbooked… no one could really help us and they basically just left us waiting for more than an hour to catch a different bus… As we arrived in Surratthani everything went smooth. But the 2am stop at a cockroach-restaurant wasn’t needed. Make sure to grab enough cheese sandwiches before the ride :)))
Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Mar 12, 2023
NK
The best bus ever! It had massage chair!!! Comfortable chairs and snacks!
Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Mar 10, 2023
DD
Everything was great. Just a place to rest and eat is terrible. I would rather stop at a gas station next to 7/11 and Amazon than at a terrible roadside cafe with cockroaches.
Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Feb 14, 2023
ED
I lost my travel pillow but they didn’t reply to my email about retrieving it. Please could they email eleanordennison@aol.com
Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Feb 10, 2023
OR
All is well! We took a bus to Bangkok. First you are escorted to the ferry, when they see that you are from Pantip. As soon as you get off the ferry, you will be met and told where and what time the bus will pick you up. The bus will take you to Suratani, where you wait and change to a bus to Bangkok. As already written, the bus is very blowing conditioners - take a jacket. You can get a blanket. The bus is fine. The seats are not very comfortable, but that's how it is. We arrived in Bangkok at 5 am.
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Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Jan 8, 2023
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How to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 504.21. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry+van as a bus+ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 30.58.

How far is Koh Samui from Bangkok?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Bangkok. Your trip will be a total of 529 miles (850 km). The flying distance is 661 miles (1063 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Bangkok can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 17 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Bangkok varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Montanatip: travelling by bus+ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 30.58 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 504.21.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Koh Samui to Bangkok:

  • Ferry+Train price: USD 12.40. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 17:00 Donsak Seatran Ferry until 17:00 Donsak Seatran Ferry
  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 23.68 - USD 38.13. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 19:30 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • Van+Bus price: USD 27.83. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 30.58. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 31.89 - USD 47.70. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Samui until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 36.06 - USD 45.32. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Bangrak Pier until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 36.06. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van price : USD 36.19;
  • Ferry+Van+Bus price: USD 38.13. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Bus+Van price: USD 41.21. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 12:00 Mochit until 12:00 Mochit
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 44.32. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 12:20 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:20 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 140.63 to USD 190.65;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 340.68 to USD 504.21.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Samui and Bangkok?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok depart during the day - there are approximately 18 departures a day.
  • 6 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Samui until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Bangkok any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 140.63.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Koh Samui to Bangkok

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 340.68.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Koh Samui to Bangkok. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Koh Samui to Bangkok

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Bangkok? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 21% users took a plane.
  • 15% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 13% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 11% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 7% chosen Bus+Van
  • 7% chosen Ferry+Van+Bus
  • 7% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 6% opted for a van.
  • 5% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 4% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 2% chosen Van+Bus
  • 1% Other