Buses from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Buses from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Bangkok
Koh Samui
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Bangkok to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

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Naimat K
Its was comfortable and relaxing from bangkok till the surat thani port. Then they put us in cargo ship where i have to carry myself 4bags and lift them to the upper deck. That was a horrible part of the trip. Other then that bus and transfer was easy and comfortable.
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), Sep 12, 2026
AF
Andre F
Friendly staff Plus they gave us food for the trip
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Sep 11, 2026
HA
Hayat A
really comfortable bus and good breakfast before taking the ferry. Very well organised company
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus VIP Bus + Catamaran, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว), Sep 9, 2026
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Stef R
Got us from the pick up to the destination... Few changes - ie different ferry for some reason (slower cargo ferry) and pressured to pay 300B by some lady in Suret Thani telling us it was for the taxi to get to hotel. Which it was.... But felt we had no choice. Water and snack given as advertised. Stops for 45min half way for food / drinks if you want it.
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Sep 8, 2026
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Audrey M
Travel bus asia was perfect, the only problem was the guy behind who didn't want me to lower my seat because him didn't want to sleep so we didn't recline his seat... So I felt bad and worried and I didn't, maybe you should put a sign saying that we are allowed to recline...
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Sep 6, 2026
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Aye C
The overall trip was good. But i will say poor service as the receptionist from BKK office is very rude. She is very rude and treated the customer like a scammer. But she seems so sweet to white people. :)
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Van + Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Sep 4, 2026
LT
Leonardo T
Everything was good, but I wasn't informed in advance about the stops in KO Tao and KO phangan, before arrival in Koh Samui.
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus VIP Bus + Catamaran, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว), Aug 29, 2026
LC
Lionel C
All was perfect on this trip and on time.
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus VIP Bus + Catamaran, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว), Aug 29, 2026
JH
Jens H
Perfect organized and super friendly staff
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Aug 28, 2026
KM
Kyaw M
Overall is good. I hope bus will be more spacious but with this price it was acceptable. I was 6 feet tall so when in front of they use incline bench my leg was stuck.
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Aug 26, 2026
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Bangkok to Koh Samui Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Lomprayah
Express
06:00
16:30
$30.16
  4.6
Tara Tour and Travel
Standard
16:00
10:00
$33.17
Torch
Standard
16:00
10:00
$34.68
The Twin 2000
Bus + Ferry
18:40
10:10
$27.14
Krungsiam Tour
VIP 32
18:45
09:30
$22.62
  4.3
The Nine Travel
Bus + Ferry
18:45
09:00
$30.76
  4.0
Bangkok Travel Plus
Express
18:50
09:00
$22.32
  4.2
Krungsiam Tour
VIP 32
18:50
09:30
$28.17
  4.3
Krungsiam Tour
VIP 32
18:51
09:21
$27.02
Raja Ferry
Express
19:00
09:30
$25.33
  3.7
Montanatip
VIP Bus
19:00
09:30
$24.22
  4.1
Lomprayah
Express
21:00
11:30
$30.16
  4.6

How to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Bangkok to Koh Samui tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Bangkok to Koh Samui depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

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

The estimate travel time from Bangkok to Koh Samui is about 13h 30m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Bangkok and Koh Samui may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

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

The ticket price from Bangkok to Koh Samui can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Bangkok to Koh Samui timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Bangkok to Koh Samui timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Facts about the bus from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Cheapest Bus$28
Fastest Bus4h 40m
Earliest Bus5:00 AM
Latest Bus10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes65
Distance971 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAsia Holiday Travel, Bangkok Booking Center, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Holiday Travel Agency, Jarinthon Tour, Krungsiam Tour, Lampoo Ocean Travel, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Nara Travel, Next Step Journey, Oniam Transport, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Seatran Discovery, Southern Transport, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, The Nine Travel, The Tiger 2022, The Twin 2000, Tour with Thai, TravelBusAsia