Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town by ferry, bus, van, taxi from THB 336

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town Destination Reviews

Martin L

Extremely good price and on time. Normally the trip to the pier alone costs more.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town, Bus Bus + Ferry, Faiz Travel and Tour, Dec 31, 2025

Oliver D

The driver was on time and the ferry to Donsak and the bus to Surat Thani were also on time. I gave them a 1+.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 23, 2024

Oxana K

Everything went really well. The connection was good. We were even there 1 hour earlier. From Koh Samui to Krabi Ao Nang. The bus ride was a bit turbulent. A bit cramped as there was so much luggage with all the tourists. Nevertheless, it was great.

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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 6, 2024

Chip C

Klappt sehr gut .

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 2, 2023

Anne C

On time. Seatran Ferry was in very good condition. A mix of air con or outside seating. The shop sells cold meals, pot noodles, snacks and drinks. Phantip bus was clean and comfortable. This is a great way to get from Ko Samui to the mainland. Well organized & the Phantip staff are helpful.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 1, 2022

Eoghan F

On time, really good food on board, bud met us straight off the ferry.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jun 23, 2022

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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	04:20	09:00	$14.60	5.0
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	04:45	09:00	$11.11
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	05:20	10:00	$14.60	5.0
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	05:45	10:00	$11.11
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	06:15	11:00	$14.92	4.2
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	06:45	11:00	$11.11
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	07:20	12:00	$14.60	5.0
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	07:45	12:00	$11.11
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:15	13:00	$14.92	4.2
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	08:45	13:00	$11.11
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	09:20	14:00	$14.60	5.0
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	09:45	14:00	$11.11
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	10:15	15:00	$14.92	4.2
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	10:45	15:00	$11.11
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	11:20	16:00	$14.60	5.0
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	11:45	16:00	$11.11
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	12:15	17:00	$14.92	4.2
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	12:45	17:00	$11.11
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	13:20	18:00	$14.60	5.0
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	13:45	18:00	$11.11

How to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town, 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 Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 23.61. 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 10.66.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 10.66 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+Van - a one-way Bus+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 23.61.

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

Bus+Ferry price: USD 10.66 - USD 13.01. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 18:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
Ferry+Bus price: USD 10.86 - USD 14.47. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
Bus tickets - USD 12.32 to USD 12.32;
Bus+taxi price: USD 14.47 - USD 89.22. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 00:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:00 Surat Thani Town
taxi+Ferry+Bus price: USD 14.47. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Bus+Van price: USD 15.55 - USD 23.61. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Transfer
Ferry+Van price: USD 16.06. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 06:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 16.50. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 16.89. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
Van+Bus price: USD 18.09. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 18.57. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 19.04 - USD 20.63. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Ferry tickets - USD 19.04 to USD 19.04.
Van price : USD 20.19;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 182.50 to USD 219.01.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Samui and Surat Thani Town?

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

42 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 18:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
20 by Bus+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Transfer
9 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town starting from 06:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Surat Thani Town 2 times a day.
Vans from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town 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 Surat Thani Town. 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 182.50.

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 Surat Thani Town 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 Surat Thani Town. 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 Surat Thani Town.

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 Surat Thani Town

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town? 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:

45% users voted for a ferry ticket.
24% chosen Bus+Ferry
17% chosen Ferry+Van
6% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	2h 15m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	6:00 PM
Departures per day	75
Distance	113 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Songserm, Van2Travel

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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Town