Koh Samui to Bangkok

Koh Samui to Bangkok

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Koh Samui to Bangkok Schedule

Koh Samui to Bangkok Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Glassflower Comfort Any time฿ 12,500
Bangkok Air Economy #PG111207:15 - 08:30฿ 5,450
Bangkok Air Economy #PG111409:05 - 10:20฿ 4,210
Bangkok Air Economy 11:00 - 19:00฿ 6,360
Bangkok Air Business #PG13012:15 - 13:30฿ 6,995
Bangkok Air Economy 15:05 - 21:20฿ 6,760
Bangkok Air Economy #PG16617:30 - 18:40฿ 5,450
Bangkok Air Economy #PG16619:40 - 20:55฿ 5,350
Bangkok Air Economy #PG118220:50 - 22:05฿ 3,910

Koh Samui to Bangkok Destination Reviews

E
The bus was meant to be a VIP bus however, it was not it was small squished and the charger ports didn’t work!
Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Apr 17, 2023
FB
On time, good driver, good car. Pick up at the airport between arrivals gates 3 and 4 opposit the airport information desk. You will find your name on a paper with lots of other names; hanging there. On top the sign of the Taxi company.
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Apr 10, 2023
GM
We couldn’t take the bus from Don Sak to Suratthani, because it was overbooked… no one could really help us and they basically just left us waiting for more than an hour to catch a different bus… As we arrived in Surratthani everything went smooth. But the 2am stop at a cockroach-restaurant wasn’t needed. Make sure to grab enough cheese sandwiches before the ride :)))
Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Mar 12, 2023
NK
The best bus ever! It had massage chair!!! Comfortable chairs and snacks!
Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Mar 10, 2023
DD
Everything was great. Just a place to rest and eat is terrible. I would rather stop at a gas station next to 7/11 and Amazon than at a terrible roadside cafe with cockroaches.
Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Feb 14, 2023
ED
I lost my travel pillow but they didn’t reply to my email about retrieving it. Please could they email eleanordennison@aol.com
Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Feb 10, 2023
OR
All is well! We took a bus to Bangkok. First you are escorted to the ferry, when they see that you are from Pantip. As soon as you get off the ferry, you will be met and told where and what time the bus will pick you up. The bus will take you to Suratani, where you wait and change to a bus to Bangkok. As already written, the bus is very blowing conditioners - take a jacket. You can get a blanket. The bus is fine. The seats are not very comfortable, but that's how it is. We arrived in Bangkok at 5 am.
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Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Jan 8, 2023
NR
ocean was stormy, all the passengers felt sick after it
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Dec 5, 2022
AY
As a way to get from point to point it is tolerable. But do not look at the beautiful names VIP and so on. It's just an old bus with air conditioning always blowing through all the cracks and it's so cold that everyone hides with their heads under the plaid (both locals and Thais). This is my second trip. The first time we sat in the second row and other than the cold felt no discomfort. But this time we were on the last row and it's not so rosy. The backs of the seats on the last row are not fully reclined, and when it rained water was pouring down on me from the ceiling from all the cracks. I would advise taking a duct tape in advance and taping the air conditioner if you don't want angina. And at the change do not expect anyone to help you, you will run yourself and look where you next (although my first trip was responsible for trying to help at the change in order to get tickets and pointed in the direction.) To summarize. As a means of getting from point A to point B is fine. We weren't in a hurry, but the bus was an hour late to Bangkok. As some sort of comfortable bus I think not.
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Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Oct 19, 2022
CF
Good experience, they give you food and water. Big issue : Too cold in the bus.
Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Sep 28, 2022
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How to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • 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 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 534.76. 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 32.43.

How far is Koh Samui from Bangkok?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Bangkok. Your trip will be a total of 529 miles (850 km). The flying distance is 661 miles (1063 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Bangkok can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 17 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Bangkok 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 32.43 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 534.76.

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

  • Ferry+Train price: USD 13.15. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 17:00 Donsak Seatran Ferry until 17:00 Donsak Seatran Ferry
  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 25.12 - USD 40.44. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 19:30 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • Van+Bus price: USD 29.51. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 32.43. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 33.82 - USD 50.59. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Samui until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 38.24 - USD 48.07. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Bangrak Pier until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 38.24. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van price : USD 38.39;
  • Ferry+Van+Bus price: USD 40.44. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Bus+Van price: USD 43.71. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 12:00 Mochit until 12:00 Mochit
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 47.00. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 12:20 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:20 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 149.15 to USD 202.20;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 361.32 to USD 534.76.

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

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

  • Flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok depart during the day - there are approximately 18 departures a day.
  • 6 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Samui until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Bangkok 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 Bangkok. 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 149.15.

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 Bangkok

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok. 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 361.32.

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Koh Samui to Bangkok. 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 Bangkok.

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 to Bangkok

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

  • 21% users took a plane.
  • 15% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 13% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 11% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 7% chosen Bus+Van
  • 7% chosen Ferry+Van+Bus
  • 7% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 6% opted for a van.
  • 5% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 4% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 2% chosen Van+Bus
  • 1% Other