Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station by train, bus, van, flight, taxi from THB 266

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station Destination Reviews

Samantha

The train was comfortable and on time. We were rushing to get to the station but food vendors on the train meant we didn't go hungry albeit more pricey. Collecting the tickets from 12Go was simple. Our kids loved the overnight train. We all had a private cabin with 2 in each. The toilet was also clean. 10/10

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #85 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 4, 2025

Carol S

Great journey

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #43 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 3, 2025

Michael

Comfortable train where I got a decent night's rest. Simple check in procedure at bangkok and Simple show ticket to the ticket officer. Private comfy bed with toilets. 10/10 id travel it again

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #85 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 2, 2025

Anthony

While the train itself was excellent, the 1st-class Sleeper cabin was fine, the overall experience was not good because my wife and I were allocated different cabins. So, I had some stranger sharing our cabin and wife shared a different room. Not a good experience and thus a low rating because of this.

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #85 1st Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 27, 2025

Maxime V

The train ride was good, bed were nice and the cabin was fine! But me and mine boyfriend could not go together in one room, because we are boy and girl. That would nice to know before we were going. Overall, first class tickets are really nice!

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #85 1st Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 19, 2025

Lydia S

Service eas exzellent! But inside the train it was very cool. The temperature could not be changed.

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #85 1st Class Sleeper, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Sep 1, 2025

Nicole A

Train ride was okay for the price but the ac at the train station made me sick. Exaggerated cold

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #167 Class 3 Fan, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 21, 2025

Ronald M

From check-in to arrival at Suratthani the experience was great

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #43 2nd Class AC seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 19, 2025

Julie G

All the information about the ride was very clear and helpful. The Train was on Time. Personal on board was very nice and the good was good. The berths were comfortable

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #83 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 13, 2025

Rutger V

Well we just got the train ticket from 12go. The train itself didn’t have bagage space for large suitcases at 2nd class fan. Luckily we sat in front so they could stand before us. Every minute whole trip salespeople came by shouting. Funny but bit extreme if you ask me. And in the hall way it was nice to see people sitting for hours on the ground so I gave them our tickets as we got of at Hua Hin and it was payed until Surat thani.

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station, Train #171 2nd Class Fan seats only, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Aug 11, 2025

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Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	07:30	16:20	$16.21	4.3
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	15:10	01:11	$22.39	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	15:10	01:11	$6.68	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	16:10	01:49	$24.86	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	16:10	01:49	$9.15	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	16:50	02:20	$31.05	4.4
Train	Thai Railways	2nd Class Sleeper AC	16:50	02:20	$31.05	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	17:30	04:06	$22.39	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	17:30	04:06	$6.68	4.4
Bus	Phuket Travel	VIP 24	17:50	02:40	$27.80
Bus	Phuket Travel	VIP 24	18:30	03:20	$27.80
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	18:50	04:58	$24.86	4.4
Train	Thai Railways	2nd Class Sleeper AC	18:50	04:58	$24.86	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	19:50	06:23	$24.86	4.4
Train	Thai Railways	2nd Class Sleeper AC	19:50	06:23	$24.86	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	20:30	07:16	$22.39	4.4
Train	Thai Railways	2nd Class Sleeper AC	20:30	07:16	$22.39	4.4
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	22:50	07:50	$16.21	4.3

Transportation from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	20m
Earliest Departure	6:00 AM
Latest Departure	9:00 PM
Departures per day	44
Distance	643 kilometers
Transport Companies	BangkokTaxi24, GB Limousine, Glassflower, Hahn Air Systems, Kim Transfers Thailand, Limobus, MCC VAN, Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Vietjet, Thailand Limo by Datum, Tuk Tuk Hop

Popular Routes

How to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station

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

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 120.40. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 8.23.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station?

The cost of the trip from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 8.23 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 120.40.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station:

Train tickets - USD 8.23 to USD 44.29;
Bus tickets - USD 8.91 to USD 10.39;
Van price : USD 14.63;
Plane tickets - USD 57.80 to USD 120.40;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 22.82 to USD 302.77.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station. 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 57.80.

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 Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station

Hahn Air Systems, Nok Air (นกแอร์), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Lion Air (ไทยไลอ้อนแอร์), Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station 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 Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station. 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 22.82.

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

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station. 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 Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station.

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 Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station? 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:

75% users enjoyed a train ride.
25% users took a plane.

Bangkok to Surat Thani Train Station