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 Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Bangkok Travel Plus
Express
15:00
06:00
$17.38
  3.9
Bus
Bangkok Travel Plus
VIP Bus
15:00
06:00
$20.28
  3.5
Bus
Shine Exclusive
Express 44
15:00
06:00
$26.91

Transportation from Koh Samui to Khao San Road

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Khao San Road

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport12h 15m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day7
Distance613 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip

Koh Samui to Khao San Road Destination Reviews

MH
The Ride itself was comfortable. The ferry was outdated but still perfectly fine. We then waited at the Pier to be picked up by a shuttle that brought us to the bus. The Bus was luxurious for Thai Standards, we had USB C outlets and reclining seats + we got a free meal and watermelon in surat thani. Would do it again.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Mar 12, 2025
DC
I took these buses from and to Bangkok several times. Every time you travel up north towards Chiang Mai is great experience, down south and from south to Bangkok always bad. Were missing blankets in some of the sits, we had to sit on the back and the seats weren’t leaning back so I had to sleep on the floor. No water or snack provided. No accessible toilets in the bus. Plus it was late more than 2 hours. In some buses the meal when we stop half way is included .. here we stop to buy something at 7 eleven. People that work in the bus are rude and they don’t even reply to you.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Ferry Standard, Future Travel and Service (Future Travel and Service), Feb 24, 2025
MI
Drive was pleasant, bus was a lot more comfortable than we expected and we even arrived an hour early. It was a little unclear where we had to change from ferry to bus and then to another bus, but in the end it all went smoothly :)
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Feb 16, 2025
BC
I paid for the "VIP bus" , I would have hated to see the regular one. Boarding was super chaotic coming from the ferry, people sending us to a bunch of different places. We got on one bus to some place, where other various buses came to get us based on stickers. I'm still not even sure if I got on the correct bus seeing as I kept pointing to"VIP bus" on my ticket. The seats were not comfortable at all and with no space to even spread out. At least they reclined really far but I slept on my side with my legs in the aisle because they wouldn't fit comfortably in front of me, (think budget airline seats). Some people's seats were broken or unable to recline at all because of position in front of stairs or back of bus. The toilet was scary. The charging ports were varied on whether they were USB or mini USB so check your seat before sitting down if you have that option. The driver was nice and drove well, so I'll give it that and we arrived on time.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Feb 9, 2025
G
Overall it was fine, for what you pay for it’s not terrible
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Feb 9, 2025
LK
VIP is a scam. No WiFi, food coupon for one very small meal at a stop at midnight and many mosquitoes in the bus.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Feb 3, 2025
MM
fast easy at time perfect
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, flight Economy, Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Dec 18, 2024
GG
Bus was ok. Bring clothes, its COLD. But had a toilet which is the most important thing.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Dec 10, 2024
MZ
- NOT VIP, SCAM. Instead of the promised bus with 3 people in a row (VIP), everyone rode in an old bus with 4 people in a row, it's just a scam. Regular small seats. They didn't refund the money for the more expensive ticket. - The air conditioning vents can't be closed, they were screwed on with screws. It's TERRIBLY cold. - The drivers watched videos and talked on the phone the whole way, it's impossible to sleep without using drills. - We arrived an hour early, I had to stand and wait for them to pick me up. - The drivers were sick.
Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Dec 10, 2024
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Koh Samui to Khao San Road, Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), Jan 8, 2024
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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 477.98. 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 32.50.

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 32.50 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 477.98.

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 32.50. From Koh Samui to Bangkok starting from 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 13:30 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 39.40 - USD 50.70. 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 477.98 to USD 477.98.

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 477.98.

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.