Bangkok to Surat Thani by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from THB 608

Bangkok to Surat Thani Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Firstplan Transport Services	Van 10pax	Any time	+9h	$295.93
Bus	Montanatip	Express	01:30	12:30	$17.94	3.5
Bus	Transport Co	Express	06:45	22:55	$18.77
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	07:30	15:50	$15.30
Bus	Transport Co	Express	15:00	08:31	$21.10
Bus	Transport Co	Express	15:30	09:01	$32.82
Bus	Transport Co	Express	16:00	07:57	$16.68
Bus	Transport Co	Express	16:30	08:27	$17.28
Bus	Transport Co	Express	17:00	09:10	$25.95
Bus	Nakhon Si Racha	Express	17:20	03:50	$21.52
Bus	Nakhon Si Racha	Express	17:40	04:10	$21.52
Bus	Transport Co	Express	18:00	10:10	$18.77
Bus	Nakhon Si Racha	Express	18:30	05:00	$21.52
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	18:50	04:24	$17.40
Bus	Nakhon Si Racha	VIP 24	19:20	05:50	$27.53
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	19:50	07:07	$7.80
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	20:30	08:03	$6.61
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class AC seats only	22:50	07:20	$15.30

Transportation from Bangkok to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	1h 10m
Earliest Departure	5:00 AM
Latest Departure	8:30 PM
Departures per day	37
Distance	859 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Bangkok Busline, ChokeAnan Tour, ChokeAnan Tour, Hahn Air Systems, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip, Nakhon Si Racha, Nara Travel, Nok Air, Oniam Transport, Phuket Travel, Raja Ferry, Sappaisal, Shine Exclusive, Sombat Tour, Sri Suthep Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railway, Thai Vietjet, The Nine Travel, Transport Co

Bangkok to Surat Thani Destination Reviews

Stephen Y

12go said wifi. No wifi. Meal is not large so eat very well beforehand Toilet room flooded Very comfortable bus tho

Bangkok to Surat Thani, Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), Oct 6, 2024

Nikolaj K

The driver drove so close to the vehicle’s in front, he had to push the brake almost every 10 second. Once he had to hit the brake so hard that people woke up in big panic, and belongings went everywhere. Luckily no accidents occurred - the function of the brake-pedal turned out being useful :-/ 1. note: Now it finally makes sense why they try to add on a travel insurance, for a bus trip. 2. note: Remember to put on your seat belt. At 1 AM he stopped the bus, turned on the lights in the cabin, woke everybody up and yelled out loud that now was eating break. In the middle of the night, while everyone was a sleep. - what the f is going on. However, the bus was very comfortable and clean. The staff (and the owner himself) at the office was informative and friendly. But once the bus arrives and the operation changes from purchasing tickets and getting informations on how to check-in - everything changes. You are being yelled at - you dont get any informations - you have to hurry, to fit their time schedules. We also bought an extended ticket from Surat Thani to Khao Lak directly from the operator at their main office. The owner told me it was the same company that operated for both busses, so there was no problem. He said a van would take us on the second trip once we arrived at Surat Thani. We had a “VIP” ticked, so we expected just descent comfort and service - or maybe just not to be yelled at… We traveled with our 6 year old kid, and came directly from a shitty bus drive, with almost no sleep. The van worse “service” experience we have ever had (I’m 40 and have traveled a lot). A mad little Thai guy yelling and being super stressed was our new driver. Well, same company - “VIP” tickets - decided to believe it was just a normal human being having a bad moment. The minivan was old crap - we were stacked together inside like cattle’s. After half an hour (of crazy speeding) we stopped - again, no informations prior to this - and was ordered inside of an even older bus - now managing travelling suitcases for the third time… This bus appeared to be a normal route-bus with lots of stops and local people hopping on and off. Very tired, and very confused, we once asked if we could go out and use a toilet, as it appeared the driver had stopped the bus to take a cigarette-break. I was told “no, only 40 minutes to next stop”. So my 6-year old had to do his best, not to piss his pants for 40 more minutes. Finally after 40 minutes, the bus stopped at what appeared to be a central bus point with food court and toilets. I asked how how long time we had, and the drivers helper (yes they were 2 persons) said “we leave in 2 minutes” - so leaving travelling suitcases and everything else behind in a bus where they do not care about you, we were in a mad hurry, to find the toilet, get stuff done, and get back to the bus. And we managed it in time. Now still feeling like shit after a horrible night and morning, hungry as well, we sat in the bus for 10 more minutes, as the driver was still on a break and appeared to have a nice conversation with a lovely female colleague at the bus station. Many cigarettes consumed, a lot of laughter. - looked nice. So I went out and asked them, if they were waiting until 10:30 (we came around 10:05)as there was a sign saying 10:30 for the bus line “Suray Thani - Phuket”. Once again he said “no, leave in 2 minutes” I told him it would be nice if we could tell the passengers that everyone can have a break, not just the driver. When being confronted with this lack of service, they suddently could not speak English anymore. A couple of seconds after, it appeared that they realised the stupidity. Now they acted as if I was invisible

Bangkok to Surat Thani, Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), Apr 13, 2024

Andreas

We arrived at the bus Terminal 2hours before departure We gave the email and received the papers... But after a while i was asking for our bus and the staff told me this was the wrong ticket or booking So it was frustrating to get another bus to surat thani which had no charding options for cellphone.... At arrival after 10hours no akku/battery on phone..... We got blankets and water with some pack of Sandwiches and juice Very smelly bus (urine)

Bangkok to Surat Thani, Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Mar 16, 2023

Anthony D

Despite the 2hr delay because of storm in Bangkok we enjoyed the experience of the overnight train to Chaiya.

Bangkok to Surat Thani, Train #85 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railways (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Oct 9, 2022

Delphine B

Too cold, too lightly for sleeping

Bangkok to Surat Thani, Train #167 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Apr 21, 2022

Frederic C

The upstair bed had no Window and i didn't know. I would have choosed a better place. No place for siting...eating.

Bangkok to Surat Thani, Train #85 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Jan 12, 2022

Rodrigo R

Great service and very comfortable

Bangkok to Surat Thani, Bus Express, Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด), Dec 24, 2021

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How to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani

When you want to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani, 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 Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 32.10. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 18.17.

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

The cost of the trip from Bangkok to Surat Thani varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Nakhon Si Racha (นครศรีราชาทัวร์): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 18.17 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+Van - a one-way Bus+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 32.10.

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

Train tickets - USD 7.77 to USD 42.03;
Bus tickets - USD 18.17 to USD 32.01;
Bus+Van price: USD 25.71 - USD 32.10. From Bangkok to Surat Thani starting from 18:50 The Nine Travel Khaosan until 18:55 The Nine Travel Khaosan
Plane tickets - USD 33.51 to USD 115.44;
Van price : USD 1,673.97;
flight+Van price: USD 4,322.30. From Bangkok to Surat Thani starting from 08:05 Don Mueang Airport until 08:05 Don Mueang Airport
taxi+Van price: USD 4,879.23. From Bangkok to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 05:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 265.05 to USD 443.45.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Surat Thani?

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

Buses start plying the route from 06:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:30. There are 35 available bus trips every day.
2 by Bus+Van from Bangkok to Surat Thani starting from 18:50 The Nine Travel Khaosan until 18:55 The Nine Travel Khaosan

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. 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 33.51.

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

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 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. 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 265.05.

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. 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.

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

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

92% decided to go for a bus.
4% users enjoyed a train ride.
2% opted for a van.
1% Other

Bangkok to Surat Thani