Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Railay

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Railay

Koh Samui Airport
Railay
Fri, Jun 14
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Transportation from Koh Samui Airport to Railay

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui Airport to Railay

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport3h 15m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure3:40 PM
Departures per day6
Distance261 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970

How to get from Koh Samui Airport to Railay

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • 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 Bus+ferry+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 218.03. 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 19.27.

How far is Koh Samui Airport from Railay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui Airport to Railay. Your trip will be a total of 163 miles (261 km). The flying distance is 125 miles (201 km).

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

The travel time from Koh Samui Airport to Railay can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 10 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui Airport to Railay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by bus+ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 19.27 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 218.03.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 19.36 - USD 23.05. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 41.51. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui until 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui
  • Plane tickets - USD 189.04 to USD 196.44;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 185.37 to USD 217.64.

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

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

  • 2 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • 1 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Railay starting from 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui until 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Railay any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Koh Samui to Railay. 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 189.04.

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 Koh Samui to Railay

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Railay. 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 185.37.

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 Koh Samui Airport to Railay

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

  • 72% users took a plane.
  • 26% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 1% Other