Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station by ferry, bus, van, taxi from THB 408

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station Destination Reviews

Hannah B

All good overall. One comment: check-in is required at the Phantip office one hour before departure, but the waiting room at the pier only opens 30 minutes before. This means there’s a long wait without proper facilities. Also, after checking in, you still need to walk about 10 minutes to the pier with your luggage — not ideal. It would be helpful if tickets could be digitized or if there were an agent directly at the pier.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jun 7, 2025

Svetlana

We spent two hours in horrible old ferry. After that we spent 3,5 hours in bus for getting train station. We stopped everywhere. From Samui to train station it was more than 5,5 hours

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Nov 2, 2024

Xing X

12:15从酒店出发，17:35到达surat station。整个行程准时，衔接合理，车况很好。买联程票比单独打车去码头省一些钱。taxi是toyota haice，司机会准时在酒店等候，到达码头前会在phantip办公室帮你check-in。到达nathon pier直接登船即可，seatran的大船很稳，不会晕船，2小时左右到达donsak pier. 下船后坐phantip巴士即可到达火车站或者机场，donsak到surat station车程约1小时。整躺旅程不需要额外担心什么，非常愉快的体验

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 2, 2024

Ashish K

The hotel pickup was on time. We even got to catch an earlier ferry than we were scheduled. But after reaching Don Sak pier, we had to sit on the streets for half an hour at the place where Phantip buses are supposed to pick as up. No signage if we were waiting at the right place. Overall, all good.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 18, 2023

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玉米松屋

We used Surat Thani station from our hotel in Samui. The hotel pickup was just on time! However, it took some time to pick up other guests. Ferry was already checked in. After arriving at Dong Sak port, there were two large buses waiting for us and we had to ask which one we were going to take. ("Airport. Airport!")! Airport! (I was worried that it was not this one, because there was an obachan shouting "Airport! I was worried, but it seemed to be sent from the station to the airport in that order. (Obachan, say "station!" too!). (Say "station!" too!). I had a few questions and concerns, but it is an amazing time when you can buy a joint ticket from the hotel to the train station without going to a travel agency, just by clicking on the Internet.

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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 18, 2023

Madelene J

This was a well organised journey from start to finish, with friendly staff who gave clear, polite instructions. No messing around and a direct route. Very happy. It was a very different experience rom the firm we used going in the opposite direction!

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 10, 2023

Felix T

The whole thing was very well organised. From ferry terminal at koh Samui all the way to train station at Surat Thani.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), May 28, 2023

Petr G

all was great!

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 25, 2023

Daniel

Amazing, very well organized 👌 0 waiting time in between, all perfect

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 2, 2023

Lubomir

Very smooth process. All good.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Songserm (ส่งเสริม), Jan 2, 2023

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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	$10.36	2.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:30	09:45	$10.36	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	06:00	10:30	$10.24	4.8
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	07:00	11:15	$10.36	2.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:00	11:30	$10.24	4.8
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	08:30	12:45	$10.36	5.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	09:00	12:45	$10.36	2.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	10:00	13:30	$10.24	4.8
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:00	15:45	$10.36	2.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:30	15:45	$10.36	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	12:00	15:30	$10.24	4.8
Ferry	Phantip Group Booking	Taxi + Ferry + Taxi	13:00	17:00	$513.49
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	14:00	17:30	$10.24	4.8
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	14:30	18:45	$10.36	5.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	15:00	21:45	$16.46
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	17:00	21:45	$10.36	2.0

Transportation from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station

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

Cheapest Transport	$0
Fastest Transport	2h 15m
Earliest Departure	4:00 AM
Latest Departure	5:00 PM
Departures per day	63
Distance	113 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Faiz Travel and Tour, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Phantip Group Booking, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, Songserm, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

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+van. 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 210.30. 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 12.44.

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 12.44 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 210.30.

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

Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 0.00 - USD 16.12. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Ferry+Bus price: USD 10.36 - USD 13.84. 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+Ferry price: USD 12.44 - USD 14.93. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 17:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
Bus+taxi price: USD 13.84 - USD 17.28. 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 13.84. 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 14.96 - USD 17.28. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
Ferry+Van price: USD 16.09 - USD 25.91. 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
Van+Bus price: USD 16.12. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
Van price : USD 16.15 - USD 19.32;
Bus+Van price: USD 17.37 - USD 19.75. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 05:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:15 Chaweng Transfer
taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 17.37. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 19.81. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Van+Ferry price: USD 33.40. 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 513.49. 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 192.77 to USD 210.30.

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.

18 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 17:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
Vans from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station depart during the day - there are approximately 15 departures a day.
13 by Bus+Van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 05:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:15 Chaweng Transfer
11 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
4 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
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?

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 192.77.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

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:

29% chosen Bus+Ferry
21% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
21% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
10% chosen Bus+Van
8% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
8% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
1% Other

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station