Koh Samui to Railay

Koh Samui to Railay

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Koh Samui to Railay Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van + Ferry
06:00
13:30
€15.99
  4.0
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van + Ferry
07:00
13:30
€18.66
  4.0
Ferry
Jarinthon Tour
Longtail Boat + Minivan
07:30
15:30
€14.44
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
08:30
14:00
€21.99
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat + Van + Long Tail Boat
08:30
14:00
€33.31
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Standard
08:30
14:30
€23.45
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat + Bus/Van + Longtail Boat
08:30
14:30
€29.85
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
08:30
14:30
€29.85
Ferry
Van2Travel
Ferry + Long Tail Boat
09:00
15:00
€19.99
  4.0
Van
Jarinthon Tour
Van + Ferry
09:00
15:30
€15.19
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
11:45
18:00
€21.99
Ferry
Van2Travel
Catamaran + Van + Longtail Boat
11:45
17:00
€27.98
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat + Van + Long Tail Boat
11:45
18:00
€33.31
Ferry
Van2Travel
Ferry + Long Tail Boat
12:00
18:00
€19.99
  4.0
Ferry
Jarinthon Tour
Longtail Boat + Minivan
12:00
20:00
€14.44
Van
Jarinthon Tour
Van + Ferry
12:00
18:30
€15.19

Transportation from Koh Samui to Railay

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Railay

Cheapest Transport€16
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure1:30 PM
Departures per day19
Distance500 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Jarinthon Tour, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Van2Travel

How to get from Koh Samui to Railay

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • 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 flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 315.82. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as EUR 19.99.

How far is Koh Samui from Railay?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Railay. Your trip will be a total of 311 miles (500 km). The flying distance is 441 miles (709 km).

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

The travel time from Koh Samui to Railay can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 10 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Railay varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล): travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as EUR 19.99 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as EUR 315.82.

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

  • Ferry+Bus price: EUR 15.19 - EUR 18.23. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 15.19 - EUR 25.32. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:30 Ao Nam Mao pier until 13:30 Krabi Town Maharaj
  • Bus+Ferry price: EUR 17.91 - EUR 29.32. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 08:30 Lomprayah Nathon Pier until 13:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • Van+Bus price: EUR 19.24 - EUR 22.28. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Ferry tickets - EUR 19.99 to EUR 42.64.
  • taxi+Ferry price: EUR 20.26. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Ferry+Van price: EUR 20.58 - EUR 39.98. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 07:30 Raja Ferry Koh Samui until 12:00 Raja Ferry Koh Samui
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: EUR 24.25. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Van price : EUR 24.25 - EUR 31.34;
  • Bus+Van price: EUR 24.31. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 09:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Ferry price: EUR 27.34. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: EUR 33.42. From Koh Samui to Railay starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
  • Plane tickets - EUR 114.60 to EUR 315.82;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 211.48 to EUR 254.39.

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

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

  • 5 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Railay starting from 07:30 Raja Ferry Koh Samui until 12:00 Raja Ferry Koh Samui
  • Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Railay 4 times a day.
  • Flights from Koh Samui to Railay depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Samui to Railay starting from 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Railay starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Railay 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 Railay. 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 EUR 114.60.

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 Railay

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Railay. 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 EUR 211.48.

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 Railay 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 Railay. 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 Railay.

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 Railay

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

  • 26% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 25% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 25% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 5% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 5% chosen Bus+Van
  • 4% opted for a van.
  • 2% users took a plane.
  • 2% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 1% Other