Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)

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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

V
20% passengers and my wife felt sick on a speedboat, nobody warned about that
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jan 12, 2026
GZ
Our trip with Phantip was overall very well organized. The bus and ferry connections were smooth, and staff guided us clearly through each step. We did experience a delay with the ferry, but that was due to Seatran (a different company), so not Phantip’s fault. One thing to be aware of: Phantip arranged onward transfers for most passengers once we arrived on the island, but we were only informed about this option at the very end, when there were no spots left. It would have helped to know earlier, so we could plan accordingly. Overall, I would still recommend Phantip for reliable and coordinated travel — just make sure to ask in advance if you need a transfer on Koh Samui island upon arrival.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 1, 2026
MC
Transfer was fine but getting onto the ferry was appalling. No crowd control, stifling heat and pushing and shoving for 2 hours trying to get on board. Most people missed their ferry and were stampeding to get on the next one 1 hour later.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Dec 31, 2025
V
It was very smooth operations /transfer at reasonable price
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Speedboat, Lomlahkkhirin (ลมหลักคิรินทร์), Dec 28, 2025
SA
No told what was happening left late arrived very late. Tried to find out what was happening and was ignored. Then has paid for transfer to hotel and he dropped 2/4 passengers in the wrong hotel because he didn’t listen. Tried to leave 2 passengers in the middle of no where because he had got the wrong place. He did at least take me to the correct hotel after
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 26, 2025
MS
We booked departure 1pm, but the lady at the pier said 2pm. 2times we Askese her. At 1pm a Ferry arrived and we asked a guy and he said that this is our ferry. We really had luck to catch it.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 15, 2025
SJ
It worked, took quite some time (6 hours to get to the hotel on Samui) partly confusing.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Samui Tour, Dec 4, 2025
T
Really Excellent Service By 12Go Picked up at Surat Thani AirPort and Drop at Koh Sumai Small Request Atleast Provide a Water bottle or some snacks During travel overall it’s well organised and quick transport
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Nov 24, 2025
AK
Never been treated that badly. The driver wouldnt answer a question and just turned around after a nice „excuse me“. No one of Phantip wanted to speak to us they only talked to people that spoke Thai and ignored us.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Nov 15, 2025
MK
During my trip, I was informed that there was no transportation available from the ferry port to my hotel. I did not receive a refund. I had to call a taxi and incur additional costs.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, 12Go Transport (12Go Transport), Oct 18, 2025
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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
07:30
12:30
$30.83
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
08:00
19:45
$193.81
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
08:30
12:30
$12.97
  4.7
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
08:50
19:45
$197.29
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
09:20
20:30
$113.73
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
10:00
14:55
$214.70
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
10:30
15:30
$30.83
  5.0
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
11:00
14:30
$12.97
  4.7
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:25
20:25
$261.67
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:45
21:35
$212.38
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
12:20
07:35
$185.69
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
12:55
20:30
$239.46
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:20
19:45
$153.19
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
14:00
19:30
$30.83
  5.0
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
14:20
10:35
$215.48
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
14:50
08:55
$217.80
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
15:15
18:30
$12.97
  4.7
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:00
19:30
$12.97
  4.7
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:30
20:30
$12.97
  4.7
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
17:15
19:45
$177.56

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. 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 361.81. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 179.08.

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 71 miles (113 km). The flying distance is 71 miles (113 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 Easyride Services: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 179.08 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 361.81.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 11.76 - USD 28.13. 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 - USD 12.33 to USD 16.68;
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 14.36 - USD 16.78. 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: USD 14.43. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Airport until 17:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 19.07. 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: USD 20.66. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Surat Thani Airport until 15:15 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+Van price: USD 21.36 - USD 23.04. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Surat Thani Airport until 15:15 Surat Thani Airport
  • Van price : USD 23.64;
  • Ferry tickets - USD 27.04 to USD 27.04.
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 35.28. 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: USD 38.77. 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 USD 179.08 to USD 361.81.

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.

  • 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 USD 179.08.

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:

  • 33% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 24% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 13% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 9% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 9% chosen taxi+Van
  • 4% 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$12
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day3
Distance113 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, Easyride Services, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Ferry, Van2Travel