Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)

Surat Thani Airport
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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

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Jolly
Seamless service, comfortable journey, well organised and all on time
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 2, 2026
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Liam A
Very nice people, the driver made us feel safe and they were also good english speakers
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Van Van, PL Travel, Mar 2, 2026
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Volker J
Transport was top, necessary to reconfirm ticket in Office
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 17, 2026
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Moses R
We paid for
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 17, 2026
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Lily W
there were cockroaches everywhere on the boat.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), Feb 12, 2026
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Terhi S
Nice van. We were waiting for the van exactly in the point of coordinates given in the voucher but it took quite some time before someone asked us anything. The van was a bit further away. It would makw more sense to put on the ticket ”entrnce door 2” or similar where to meet the driver. We got the van eventually though so all good.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), Feb 8, 2026
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Sarah
Surat Thani to Koh Samui - bus and ferry! Extremely organised by the tour operator and an absolute bargain. Lovely bus seats.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 8, 2026
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Ryan T
I didn’t know where to find them for a while but overall smooth ride
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), Feb 6, 2026
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Grzegorz W
Druver was late and whole trip was shorter about 50 min. So we were rushed at the coral island to be quick back at the boat . Lunch offered was inside.the island in the midlle not as presenred in offer close to rhe beach with oxean view.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 5, 2026
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Lisa &
We pre-booked a guaranteed bus-boat/ferry connection from the airport to Koh Samui island. We were at the bus station at 14:15h and claimed our ticket at 14.30h. The bus should've left at 15:15h but it didn't. They kept selling tickets to people and the crowd was poorly managed. We arrived at 16.50h at the ferry, wich already closed boarding for the 17h ferry we booked. The guide looked stressed and only said this: 'the boat leaves at 6 now.' And then she disappeared. That boat also got delayed making our arrivaltime +2hours. The bus itself was good comfort, the boat same, no remarks. We probably just got bad luck with how they made a wrong call when to leave and the poor communication about it. I would recommend the transfer just know it can happen that a guaranteed connection is not guaranteed.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 5, 2026
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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
07:30
12:30
€26.55
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
08:00
19:45
€167.00
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
08:30
12:30
€11.17
  4.7
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
08:50
19:45
€170.00
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
09:20
20:30
€98.00
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
10:00
14:55
€185.00
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
10:30
15:30
€26.55
  5.0
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
11:00
14:30
€11.17
  4.7
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:25
20:25
€225.61
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:45
21:35
€183.00
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
12:20
07:35
€160.00
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
12:55
20:30
€206.33
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:20
19:45
€132.00
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
14:00
19:30
€26.55
  5.0
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
14:20
10:35
€185.67
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
14:50
08:55
€187.67
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
15:15
18:30
€11.17
  4.7
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:00
19:30
€11.17
  4.7
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:30
20:30
€11.17
  4.7
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
17:15
19:45
€153.00

How to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

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

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Ferry+van. 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 EUR 311.61. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as EUR 27.37.

How far is Surat Thani Airport from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 89 miles (142 km). The flying distance is 89 miles (142 km).

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

The travel time from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 7 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Lomprayah (ลมพระยา): travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as EUR 27.37 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 EUR 311.61.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: EUR 10.13 - EUR 30.11. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 20:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus tickets - EUR 10.62 to EUR 14.37;
  • Bus+Ferry price: EUR 11.22 - EUR 14.45. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 17:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • Van+Ferry price: EUR 12.43. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Airport until 17:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 16.42 - EUR 17.79. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 15:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: EUR 17.79. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Surat Thani Airport until 15:15 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+Van price: EUR 18.39 - EUR 19.84. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Surat Thani Airport until 15:15 Surat Thani Airport
  • Van price : EUR 20.36;
  • Ferry tickets - EUR 27.37 to EUR 27.37.
  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 28.36. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 14:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • taxi+Van price: EUR 32.00. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Surat Thani Airport until 14:00 Surat Thani Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 154.23 to EUR 311.61.

How many trips per day are there between Surat Thani Airport and Koh Samui?

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

  • Ferries leave from Surat Thani Airport for Koh Samui 2 times a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui. 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 EUR 154.23.

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

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui. 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 Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui.

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 Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui? 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:

  • 27% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 20% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 20% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 11% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 6% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 6% chosen taxi+Van
  • 3% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 2% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% opted for a van.
  • 2% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport€11
Fastest Transport2h 50m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day5
Distance142 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Easyride Services, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, PL Travel, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Ferry, Van2Travel