Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Surat Thani (URT)

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Surat Thani (URT)

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Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani Destination Reviews

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Grace
Location of where to get boat on Google maps was incorrect leading to a lot of confusion and stress. Journey was OK and bus was easy to find after for transfer.
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Samui Tour, May 14, 2026
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Bella D
It's easy to buy a ticket and get on the ferry. There's an air-conditioned area on the ferry and outside, and you can also buy food at the mini-store. Everything was on time, I recommend it.
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Samui Tour, Mar 29, 2026
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June M
Smooth crossing on the top deck only spoilt by selfish people lying over a full seat to sunbathe while others didn’t have a seat! The staff should tell them to get up!
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Mar 19, 2026
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Arthur P
ferry ok got on bus for transfer to suri thani airport and was told to get off 30 mins from airport.... a cart was waiting and wanted 400 baht for trip to airport i refused and got a bolt for 239. Terrible service
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Samui Tour, Feb 17, 2026
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Liran B
The best AC on a Ferry in Thailand I've ever been to
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 9, 2026
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Anibal T
In the transfer there Is no information available. No one tells you anything. You have to be watching where a Phantyp letter Is an ask Anyone everything all the Time.
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 3, 2026
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Stephan Z
The driver had my name, but was reluctant to leave without a voucher (which I did not have). The PDF from 12go was not sufficient. In the end, he did provide the service, but took a picture of me in front of my destination.
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Van + Catamaran, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว), Jan 22, 2026
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Jared L
The bus to get to Surat Thani was delayed and we did not arrive on schedule at least 1 hour 15 minutes late.
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 10, 2026
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Grzegorz W
The ferry was OK. The minivan transfer was a disaster. We were waiting 1,5h at the Donsak pier (waiting for some People from different ferry) but after that delay we depart wirhout anybody else. Waiting in vain! Then the driver did several stops without explanation and was driving extremly fast and dangerously. In the middle of the road he suddenly turned back and stop on a highway to meet second minivan and finally onboard some New passangers which initially got on wrong van. We were 2h late in our final destination at Cheowang Dam and lost the boat booking due that. Chaos and poor Service.
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Van Ferry + Van, Nor Phuangphet Transport (Nor Phuangphet Transport), Jan 6, 2026
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Louise F
Easily booked ferry crossing tickets the night before, received confirmation. Had to goto Phantip Samui to collect tickets. Was given a map on where ferry was departing. On the otherside, bus picked us up and dropped us at Phantip Surat Thani.
Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 4, 2026
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How to get from Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani

When you want to get from Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani, 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 Ferry+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight 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 221.67. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 9.83.

How far is Koh Samui Airport from Surat Thani?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani. 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 Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani?

The travel time from Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 24 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่): travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 9.83 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 221.67.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 9.83 - USD 23.04. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 17:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 10.44 - USD 26.11. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 17:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 12.84 - USD 14.01. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 14.01 - USD 82.85. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 00:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 Surat Thani Town
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 14.01 - USD 19.84. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 14:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 15.18 - USD 24.51. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Town until 12:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 16.34 - USD 21.01. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Surat Thani Airport until 16:00 Surat Thani Train Station
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 16.90 - USD 19.05. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Van+Bus price: USD 17.51 - USD 19.84. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Ferry tickets - USD 18.43 to USD 18.43.
  • Van price : USD 18.68 - USD 19.84;
  • Plane tickets - USD 190.18 to USD 221.67;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 82.85 to USD 141.18.

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

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

  • 51 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 17:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • 46 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 17:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • 12 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Surat Thani 2 times a 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 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 190.18.

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 Surat Thani

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui 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 82.85.

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 Koh Samui to Surat Thani 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 Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani

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

  • 14% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 13% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 13% chosen Bus+Van
  • 13% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 13% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 10% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 9% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 9% chosen Van+Bus
  • 2% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui Airport to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:50 PM
Departures per day111
Distance113 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Airways, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, Songserm