Koh Samui to Khao San Road

Koh Samui to Khao San Road

Koh Samui
Khao San Road
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Koh Samui to Khao San Road Destination Reviews

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Claire M
Nice staffs and the bus was very neat. overall, me and my husband got a great trip with TravelBusAsia!
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Jul 8, 2026
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Anderson G
First you take a boat from Koh Samui to Donsak pier which is okay, then you are taken to a parking lot where you board a van and from the van you drive about 1 hour to a very poor restaurant, they basically have fruits, beverages and salty rice or pasta to eat. You may have time to walk to 7/11 but who knows, they don't give any information so you have to guess. After waiting from 1h to 2h which they don't know precisely how much you board a bus that comes half full and drives about 6 hours to the first stop where is another very poor restaurant that they only have rice, snacks and some beverages and after that you are taken to Bangkok.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Ferry Standard, Future Travel and Service (Future Travel and Service), Jul 6, 2026
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Shatalov
Great and comfortable ride.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Jun 30, 2026
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Rahul Y
The buses are very comfortable. Operators are very helpful.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Jun 29, 2026
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Laura
Loved the journey. Everything went smoothly, comfortable rides on each transport. Got snacks, drinks and a meal on the last but. Emma the assistant on the bus was very plesent and friendly. Travelled with my 8 year old and she loved it too shuch speaks volumes. The only thing stopping this being a 5 star is the aircon blasting through out the whole night trip. It's like it's on full with no way to stop it. If it could be turned.down.ig would make the journey perfect.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus VIP 32, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Jun 16, 2026
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Rebecca T
Very correct for Price, but to the pier you Wait for a van, than they take you to surat thani city for Waiting again. Its not the problem of patience, its a problem of NO communication… bus was old.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Jun 12, 2026
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Jacques A
driver of shuttle is ..... we were comprimed on the shuttle ...we go several place before going in the bus... not the best experience . Going thru maenan was better
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Ferry Standard, Future Travel and Service (Future Travel and Service), Jun 2, 2026
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Wattana D
Comfortable seat, friendly assistance in person and on Whatsapp, quiet environment, smooth and safe travel without delays. There is wifi which works quite well on the bus and a USB port next to each seat. Ferry ticket and dinner are included. Overall, much better than other bus companies in Khaosan.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, Jun 1, 2026
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Tomoko M
I had a return trip with TravelBus Asia between Bangkok and Koh Samui, and I strongly would like to recommend TravelBus Asia to everyone. Members of staff at their Khaosan Office as well as bus attendants were very professional and friendly. They spoke very good English, and all announcements were made in English, which I have found traveller-friendly. Before departure, they gave us all detailed information on the bus journey, including when, where and how long we were going to stop for a short break for toilet. Check-in usually starts 1 hour prior to the scheduled departure time, when you depart from their Bangkok Khaosan Office. Complementary tea and coffee are available there. Also, a quick evening meal is included. (If you arrive the office earlier, you can leave your luggage there and walk around Khaosan Road if you want.) When I returned to Bangkok from Koh Samui, our coach arrived at around 4:30am. They kindly allowed me to use their office to wait until the first public transports start in the morning. Again, hot tea and coffee were available there even very early in the morning, and I managed to feel refreshed when I used their washroom to wash my face and brush my teeth after a long night-bus journey. It was a very comfortable round trip, because the coach had a toilet and tea/coffee making facility available on board. Also, a USB port is equipped, so that you are able to charge your SmartPhone during the bus journey. Onboard WiFi worked perfectly, too.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, May 29, 2026
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Julia
Was a nice bus and service)))
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus Luxury class, TravelBusAsia, May 20, 2026
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Koh Samui to Khao San Road Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Bangkok Travel Plus
Express
15:00
06:00
$16.48
  4.1
Bus
Bangkok Travel Plus
VIP Bus
15:00
06:00
$24.02
  3.5
Bus
Torch
Express 44
15:00
06:00
$27.89

How to get from Koh Samui to Khao San Road

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

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+ferry 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 495.41. 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 33.69.

How far is Koh Samui from Khao San Road?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Khao San Road. Your trip will be a total of 381 miles (613 km). The flying distance is 381 miles (613 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Khao San Road?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Khao San Road can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 13 to 16 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Khao San Road?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Khao San Road 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 33.69 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 495.41.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 33.69. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 40.83 - USD 52.54. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 08:00 Maenam Samui until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 495.41 to USD 495.41.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Samui and Khao San Road?

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

  • 5 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?

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 495.41.

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 to Khao San Road

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Khao San Road? 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:

  • 81% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 17% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Koh Samui to Khao San Road

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Khao San Road

Cheapest Transport$34
Fastest Transport12h 15m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day7
Distance613 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip