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 359.38. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+train as a ferry+train ticket costs as low as USD 13.08.

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).

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.

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 Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย): travelling by ferry+train expect to pay as low as USD 13.08 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 359.38.

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

• Ferry+Train price: USD 13.08. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 17:00 Donsak Seatran Ferry until 17:00 Donsak Seatran Ferry
• Ferry+Bus price: USD 24.98 - USD 40.22. 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 29.35. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
• Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 32.26. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
• Ferry+Van price: USD 38.04 - USD 47.81. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Bangrak Pier until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
• Van+Ferry price: USD 38.04. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
• Van price : USD 38.18;
• Bus+Ferry price: USD 39.10 - USD 47.44. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Samui until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
• Ferry+Van+Bus price: USD 40.22. 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 43.47. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 12:00 Mochit until 12:00 Mochit
• Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 46.75. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 12:20 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:20 Koh Samui Transfer
• Plane tickets - USD 121.04 to USD 230.28;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 273.12 to USD 359.37.

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 23 departures a day.
• 4 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.

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 121.04.

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 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 273.12.

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.

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% chosen Ferry+Bus
• 20% chosen Ferry+Van
• 14% opted for a van.
• 14% chosen Van+Ferry
• 10% chosen Bus+Ferry
• 4% chosen Bus+Van
• 4% chosen Ferry+Van+Bus
• 4% chosen Van+Bus
• 4% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
• 2% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
• 1% Other