Khao San to Koh Samui

Khao San to Koh Samui

Khao San
Koh Samui
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Khao San to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

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Parichut
Very good service.
Khao San to Koh Samui, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Jun 11, 2026
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Kevin
The vehicle was surprisingly comfortable The seats lay almost flat. We took the overnight trip to Koh Samui left at 7pm. Free drinks and snacks as soon as it left Bangkok. We stopped at a Transit station at midnight and were given a voucher for food. The green curry was great to be honest. Then back on the bus where the seats relaxed you into another sleep. 5.30 we arrived at a local bus station and had a stretch and toilet break while waiting for the minibus to take us to the pier. A good minibus came after about 20 minutes it was air conditioned and comfortable. Arriving at the pier we were lucky to have a ferry departing so we boarded this straight away. This was a people and vehicle ferry but had good seating and air conditioning. Overall after reading some reviews about waiting for hours and poor communication I was very happy with the information and speediness of all aspects of the service. Big shout out to our host on the 7pm service on 7/6/26 Would I do this trip again ? YES 100%. I arrived in Koh Samui feeling refreshed and travelling overnight meant I did not waste a whole day of my vacation.
Khao San to Koh Samui, Bus VIP 32, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Jun 10, 2026
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Thanya T
I thought it was a good bus; clean and comfortable.
Khao San to Koh Samui, Bus Express 44, Jarinthon Tour, Jun 8, 2026
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Benjamin P
Best company to use, I've taken multiple night buses with different companies to the islands before, I will always use these now. Buses were very comfy, they provided a nice meal and free refill of coffee on the bus. All staff were friendly, they made it very easy to know what was going on timings wise. No complaints whatsoever.
Khao San to Koh Samui, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Jun 6, 2026
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Deandra R
Got to destination safely. We only stopped once after 5 hours, and then again at the end of our bus journey. I didn't mind as I had eaten already, although it would've been nice to have more stops as the toilet in the bus didn't smell too good... and its just difficult to use the bathroom in a moving bus.
Khao San to Koh Samui, Bus Express 44, Jarinthon Tour, Jun 4, 2026
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Tankiso
Loved it, everything was on schedule, also extremely affordable, lovely service providers, it doesn’t feel like it’s over 10 hours, co you are sleeping mostly. Food is provided as well which is an added bonus. I loved my overall experience and will be using them again.
Khao San to Koh Samui, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Jun 3, 2026
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Tomislav S
Every straightforward and no hassle. Extremely helpful. I traveled with an injury and a LOT of luggage and their staff helped me all the way to Koh Samui.
Khao San to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jun 2, 2026
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Romain
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Khao San to Koh Samui, Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), May 19, 2026
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Alain C
The team was welcoming, helpful, and efficient. The bus ride was comfortable. A good, very reasonably priced alternative for getting to Koh Samui, for example. The bus drops you off right at the pier for your ferry (ticket included in the price). I took the night bus. It departs at 7 pm and arrives at the hotel at 9 am on the island! So, if possible, be sure to let the hotel know you'd like to check in early.
Khao San to Koh Samui, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, May 16, 2026
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Grace
bus was really good, bought us some food gave us water and there were charging ports which worked. seats were very comfy and spacious. we had booked the vip ticket but when we got on the boat we were told we had to pay to go in the vip but apart from that it was great
Khao San to Koh Samui, Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), May 12, 2026
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How to get from Khao San to Koh Samui

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

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+train+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 565.18. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry+van as a bus+ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 38.19.

How far is Khao San from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Khao San to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 327 miles (525 km). The flying distance is 327 miles (525 km).

How long does it take to get from Khao San to Koh Samui?

The travel time from Khao San to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 11 to 17 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Khao San to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Khao San to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Montanatip: travelling by bus+ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 38.19 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 565.18.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Khao San to Koh Samui:

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 31.83 - USD 43.50. From Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 18:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 21:00 Khao San Lomprayah
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 38.19. From Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 41.55 - USD 53.46. From Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao until 21:00 Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao
  • Bus+Van price: USD 42.40. From Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 19:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 19:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Ferry+Train price: USD 46.62. From Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 05:00 Surat Thani Train Station until 05:00 Surat Thani Train Station
  • Ferry+Train+Van price: USD 53.89. From Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 18:50 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station until 18:50 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 379.74 to USD 565.18.

How many trips per day are there between Khao San and Koh Samui?

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

  • 6 by Bus+Ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao until 21:00 Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
  • 1 by Ferry+Train+Van from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 18:50 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station until 18:50 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bangkok to Koh Samui any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bangkok 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 379.74.

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

The most popular transport from Khao San to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Khao San 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:

  • 23% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 19% chosen Ferry+Train+Van
  • 16% chosen Bus+Van
  • 16% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 14% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 11% chosen Ferry+Train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Khao San to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Khao San to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$32
Fastest Transport10h 30m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day15
Distance525 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, Thai Railways