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

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station Destination Reviews

Siobhan M

The coordinates that we got for the ferry sent us to the wrong pier. We would have missed ferry only the taxi came back to tell us we were at the wrong pier. There was very little information to.work with and we didn't know the ferry company that was bringing us but the taxi driver recognised the logo. It was all very stressful in the heat and under pressure. Apart from that, the trip went well once we found the correct location of ferry departure

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Samui Tour, Jun 16, 2026

Keith K

Very well organised. Tidy and virtually empty bus waiting for us when we got off the Koh Samui ferry at Donsak, and speedy transfer across to Surat Thani railway station.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), May 31, 2026

Ina W

It will be better when you write a clearly direction how to find your office That was a Problem- I don’t know it exactly and lost time All the other things were great

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 18, 2026

Mikel E

Ferry was comfortable, departed and arrived on time, but the wait time between ferry and bus was too much, ladies at the counter were supposed to let me know that the bus arrived (because it was arriving late) and I had to reach out to them in order to know if the bus that was there was the right one

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Feb 16, 2026

Marianne C

Train was comfortable. Much better than the outward journey which was in the same class but had no AC and was windy and noisy. Clean, toilets also.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 10, 2026

Marc J

long 1h waiting time between ferry and bus

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Nov 17, 2025

Idan R

The ferry trip was ok, no complaints there. The van to the train was delayed by around 20 minutes because we waited for other passengers that arrived on another ferry that docked at the same time the fan needed to leave. Needs to be better coordinating with scheduling the ferries and vans. A longer delay would’ve caused me to miss my train. The train ride wasn’t bad although I didn’t know that the lights wouldn’t be turned off during the trip which caused trouble sleeping.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sep 3, 2025

Charlotte

The ferry was late, we have call a cab to go to the train station, although we would have missed it.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sep 3, 2025

Marianna G

Smooth and pleasant experience

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 27, 2025

Marlen D

It all worked out fine. Good, clean and big car- ferry. Bus waited at the ferry terminal for us and one other ferry later and brought us directly to the trainstation. We would book it again.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 16, 2025

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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:00	09:45	$10.44	3.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:30	09:45	$10.44	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	06:00	10:30	$10.32	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	07:00	11:15	$10.44	3.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:00	11:30	$10.32	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	08:30	12:45	$10.44	5.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	09:00	12:45	$10.44	3.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	10:00	13:30	$10.32	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:00	15:45	$10.44	3.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:30	15:45	$10.44	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	12:00	15:30	$10.32	4.7
Ferry	Phantip Group Booking	Van + Ferry + Van	13:00	17:00	$517.56
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	14:00	17:30	$10.32	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	14:30	18:45	$10.44	5.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	15:00	21:45	$16.59
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	17:00	21:45	$10.44	3.0

How to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, 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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 211.96. 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 10.32.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station 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 10.32 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 211.96.

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

Bus+Ferry price: USD 10.32 - USD 14.44. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 18:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
Ferry+Bus price: USD 10.44 - USD 13.95. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
Bus tickets - USD 11.92 to USD 13.82;
Bus+taxi price: USD 13.95 - USD 17.42. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Town until 12:00 Surat Thani Town
taxi+Ferry+Bus price: USD 13.95. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 15.08 - USD 17.42. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 15.97 - USD 17.51. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Van+Bus price: USD 16.25. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
Van price : USD 16.28 - USD 19.48;
Ferry+Van price: USD 17.57 - USD 20.74. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 19.97. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Bus+Van price: USD 20.64 - USD 22.86. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Transfer
Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 21.56. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Ferry tickets - USD 23.07 to USD 23.07.
Van+Ferry price: USD 33.67. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
taxi+Ferry price: USD 517.56. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 13:00 Koh Samui Bus Terminal until 13:00 Koh Samui Bus Terminal

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 194.30 to USD 211.96.

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

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

54 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 18:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
Buses start plying the route from 05:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:00. There are 23 available bus trips every day.
17 by Bus+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Transfer
10 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
8 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Surat Thani Train Station 2 times a day.
1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 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 Surat Thani Train Station any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station 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 Train Station. 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 194.30.

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 Train Station 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 Train Station. 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 Train Station.

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 Train Station

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

44% chosen Bus+Ferry
29% chosen Ferry+Van
12% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
4% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
4% chosen Bus+Van
3% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	2h 30m
Earliest Departure	4:00 AM
Latest Departure	6:00 PM
Departures per day	117
Distance	125 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Faiz Travel and Tour, Lomprayah, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Phantip 1970, Phantip Group Booking, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Songserm, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station