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

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station Destination Reviews

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

Antoine R

As a family we were not in the same wagon, I changed my tickets at the station and we get

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 3, 2025

Betina C

Be aware that you need to collect tickets in one location but you have to make your OWN way to the pier. With our other transfer (through different company) that was not the case luckily the taxi was still there so we could load everything back in and he took us to the pier. Other than that got from one end to the other with no dramas.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 20, 2025

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

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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	€9.13	3.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:30	09:45	€9.13	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	06:00	10:30	€9.03	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	07:00	11:15	€9.13	3.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:00	11:30	€9.03	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	08:30	12:45	€9.13	5.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	09:00	12:45	€9.13	3.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	10:00	13:30	€9.03	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:00	15:45	€9.13	3.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:30	15:45	€9.13	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	12:00	15:30	€9.03	4.7
Ferry	Phantip Group Booking	Taxi + Ferry + Taxi	13:00	17:00	€452.59
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	14:00	17:30	€9.03	4.7
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	14:30	18:45	€9.13	5.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	15:00	21:45	€14.51
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	17:00	21:45	€9.13	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 EUR 185.36. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as EUR 9.03.

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 EUR 9.03 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 EUR 185.36.

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

Bus+Ferry price: EUR 9.03 - EUR 12.63. 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: EUR 9.13 - EUR 12.20. 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 - EUR 10.42 to EUR 12.09;
Bus+taxi price: EUR 12.20 - EUR 15.23. 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: EUR 12.20. 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: EUR 13.19 - EUR 15.23. 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: EUR 13.97 - EUR 15.31. 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: EUR 14.21. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
Van price : EUR 14.24 - EUR 17.03;
Ferry+Van price: EUR 15.37 - EUR 18.13. 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: EUR 17.46. 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: EUR 18.05 - EUR 19.99. 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: EUR 18.86. 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 - EUR 20.17 to EUR 20.17.
Van+Ferry price: EUR 29.44. 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: EUR 452.59. 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 EUR 169.91 to EUR 185.36.

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 EUR 169.91.

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	€10
Fastest Transport	2h 30m
Earliest Departure	4:00 ص
Latest Departure	6:00 م
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