Koh Samui to Bangkok

Koh Samui to Bangkok

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Koh Samui to Bangkok Destination Reviews

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Laurence
the service was very good,,,
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Apr 23, 2026
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Mahima
It was great. A very comfortable bus ride. And dinner was delicious.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Apr 22, 2026
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Angel A
First we were picked by an old bus Then he drove to a location where we were changing bus this was the worst experience in my life.Being charged because of my luggage that's crazy.I was so annoyed.They were confirming tickets too much.Lastly they don't keep time.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Apr 16, 2026
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Surachat R
The van driver provided excellent service, was friendly, and drove safely. Highly recommended.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Train Class 3 Fan, Van2Travel Train, Apr 10, 2026
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Edgar J
The „VIP Bus“ is not what was shown during the booking. There had been 4 seats in a row, not 3 as shown. The bus was very old and dirty. The personnel was rather rude and had minor English skills.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 26, 2026
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Pierre A
Everything was smooth and confortable! We have a lunch at the pier
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Ferry VIP Bus + Catamaran, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว), Mar 20, 2026
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Bernd B
We went from Koh Samui to Bangkok, first by ferry and then by bus. The whole experience was super smooth. As soon as we arrived at the Surat Thani Pier, we already saw the bus (it was easy to find, don’t worry). The bus travel was very comfortable, it was easy to sleep and we stopped around 7pm to have dinner. The VIP bus was spacious and comfortable and we arrived exactly on time in Bangkok.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus VIP, TravelBusAsia, Mar 17, 2026
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Mariia M
the bus was super comfortable, staff are very nice and kind. but we were dropped off not at our destination, but a few kilometers away, at the roundabout. also im very thankful to travelbus operator who calm down my anxiety about transit from ferry to bus hahah
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus VIP, TravelBusAsia, Mar 16, 2026
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Julie D
I booked a vip bus to be comfortable to sleep during the journey and they did o erbook it so we ended up me and other people on little bench in the down part of the bus with the luggage. Very uncomfortable and impossible to sleep. The toilet was also not usable.if I wanted this kind of experience I would have paid for a low cost ticket. The changes were fluent tho and quite well organized.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 14, 2026
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Rolando
The ferry was ok, but we hace to change bus after 2 hours of travel and we didnot expect this, and havent told.
Koh Samui to Bangkok, Ferry Standard, Future Travel and Service (Future Travel and Service), Mar 10, 2026
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Koh Samui to Bangkok Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Van2Travel
Van 10pax
Any time
+15h
$429.05
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
06:05
07:10
$173.46
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
06:55
08:25
$389.61
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
07:15
08:50
$173.46
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
07:35
09:10
$154.77
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
07:55
09:10
$79.68
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
08:15
11:50
$197.67
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
08:35
09:55
$173.46
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
08:55
13:20
$254.37
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
09:15
10:30
$93.47
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
09:35
11:15
$127.18
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
10:00
11:15
$107.26
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
10:45
12:00
$173.46
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
11:10
16:35
$292.67
  4.7
Flight
Hong Kong Airlines
Economy
11:40
14:50
$1,097.89
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
12:05
13:20
$173.46
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
12:25
22:10
$174.45
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
12:45
14:05
$173.46
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
13:20
14:40
$173.46
  4.7
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
13:45
15:00
$117.99
  4.7

How much do I need to live in Bangkok?

Living in Bangkok can vary significantly based on lifestyle. A basic budget for a single person renting a modest apartment in a non-central area might be around 25,000 THB ($700) per month. This includes rent (approximately 10,000 THB or $280), utilities (2,500 THB or $70), transportation (monthly BTS/MRT pass ~1,200 THB or $34), and food (10,000 THB or $280). Dining out at local eateries costs about 50-100 THB ($1.40-$2.80) per meal, while international restaurants are more expensive.

For a more comfortable lifestyle, including dining at nicer restaurants and occasional entertainment, the budget could rise to around 50,000 THB ($1,400) monthly. Tap water in Bangkok is not recommended for drinking; most residents opt for bottled water.

Is it safe to wear shorts in Bangkok?

Wearing shorts in Bangkok is generally acceptable and common, especially given the hot and humid climate. However, when visiting religious sites such as temples, it is important to dress modestly. This means wearing long pants or skirts and covering shoulders.

In other public places, shorts are fine, but consider lightweight and modest designs to respect local customs. For upscale restaurants or bars, dress codes may require longer pants and closed shoes. Always carry a light jacket or scarf for air-conditioned spaces where temperatures might be cooler.

Is Bangkok a friendly place?

Bangkok is generally considered welcoming to travelers. English is widely understood in tourist areas, making communication easier. Locals are often polite and helpful, especially in hospitality sectors. When visiting temples, dress modestly—covering shoulders and knees is appreciated.

For getting around, the BTS Skytrain and MRT subway are efficient and affordable options, with fares ranging from 16 to 59 THB ($0.50 to $1.60). Tuk-tuks are popular for short rides, though fares should be negotiated beforehand.

Street food is a highlight, offering dishes such as pad thai and som tam at around 30 to 60 THB ($0.80 to $1.70). Tap water is not recommended for drinking; opt for bottled water instead, which is widely available.

Staying aware of personal belongings in crowded areas, like markets and public transport, is advised for a safe experience.

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+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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 796.15. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 22.43.

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 221 miles (355 km). The flying distance is 221 miles (355 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 8 to 24 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 Bangkok Travel Plus: travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 22.43 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 796.15.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 17.87 - USD 23.60. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 15:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier until 15:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 22.43 - USD 66.20. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Samui until 15:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • Bus tickets - USD 26.05 to USD 57.71;
  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 26.63 - USD 42.87. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 19:30 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • Ferry+Train price: USD 26.75 - USD 35.06. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 28.69 - USD 56.27. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Pier until 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Van+Bus price: USD 31.29. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 40.55. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 42.26 - USD 72.91. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 13:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Ferry+Van+Bus price: USD 42.87. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Ferry tickets - USD 44.47 to USD 53.66.
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 47.50. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 49.83. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 12:20 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:20 Koh Samui Transfer
  • flight+Bus+Ferry price: USD 60.62 - USD 75.30. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • flight+Ferry price: USD 70.52 - USD 84.62. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 11:45 Lomprayah Nathon Pier until 12:30 Maenam Samui
  • flight+Ferry+Van price: USD 102.36. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 13:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • flight price: USD 500.61 - USD 531.41. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:55 Koh Samui Airport until 19:45 Koh Samui Airport
  • taxi+Van price: USD 505.67. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 00:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 00:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van price : USD 536.32;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 257.09 to USD 796.17.

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

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

  • 56 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Samui until 15:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • 13 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Pier until 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Buses start plying the route from 15:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 16:35. There are 8 available bus trips every day.
  • 5 by Bus+Van from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 13:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Bangkok 5 times a day.
  • 2 by Ferry+Train from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 15:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Vans from Koh Samui to Bangkok depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
  • 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?

Buses

Taking a bus from Koh Samui to Bangkok is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

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 257.09.

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 Bangkok 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 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:

  • 46% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 9% chosen Bus+Van
  • 9% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 7% chosen Ferry+Van+Bus
  • 7% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 5% chosen flight+Ferry
  • 5% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 2% decided to go for a bus.
  • 2% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 2% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 1% Other

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport7h 5m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:45 PM
Departures per day107
Distance355 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Bangkok Booking Center, Bangkok Travel Plus, BangkokTaxi24, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Easyride Services, Future Travel and Service, Glassflower, Holiday Travel Agency, Jarinthon Tour, Krungsiam Tour, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Nara Travel, Next Step Journey, Nok Air, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Oniam Transport, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Scoot, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Songserm, Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet, Than Car Service, Torch, TransBaanTon, TravelBusAsia, Van2Travel, Van2Travel Train