Koh Samui to Surat Thani by ferry, bus, van, taxi from THB 210

Koh Samui to Surat Thani Destination Reviews

Gabriela

The trip was ok, as expected. However, we did not arrived at the agreed pier, instead they dropped us at a close pier and then transferred us to a bus. The bus was good, with better aircon than the boat, but we were not expecting the change and it was confusing.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), May 2, 2025

Glen F

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Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Apr 28, 2025

Rico J

20 min delay. Rest was perfect.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Speedboat, Lomlahkkhirin (ลมหลักคิรินทร์), Apr 28, 2025

Ondrej C

On time, lot of Space in the boat and in the bus

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Apr 9, 2025

Diana C

On time. Comfortable. You can get on any Seatran ferry that day with your ticket if you are early or late.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Jan 30, 2025

Margot B

Koh Samui to Bangkok during the night. No need to print the tickets. Ferry was on time and it was easy to find our transfer for the train (which was 30 min late but it happens). The 3rd class train is really not a good idea, lights on all night, ventilators turn on & impossible to turn off, windows open so it’s pretty cold & lots of noises from outside that you can’t block. Seats are uncomfortable & 2x2 facing each others so you don’t have any way to try to sleep peacefully. People come to sell a variety of food & drinks (coffee), it’s still better to buy beforehand tho ; but during the night they keep on coming every 20 min screaming so it’s impossible to sleep. Bathrooms uncleaned and without paper but it’s to be expected on a train. I saw the seats on 2nd class & they did look a bit better but I think if you don’t book a bed it’s not a good idea to travel by train. Cheapest option but I won’t do it again, the night bus seats were way more comfortable & it was less noisy.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Jan 31, 2024

Justin V

Highly recommend Seatran, we have used them twice now and both trips were excellent. There is even a little shop on board if you need a quick bite. The trip is super quick, only about 1 1/2 hrs. I suggest sitting up stairs on the deck under the shade to get amazing views of the islands. This time we transferred to Surat Thani by bus and had no issues. Got off the ferry and walked up to the bus area and just asked around showing our ticket until we found the right one. Bus was nice and had reclining seats and AC, perfect for a quick nap. Thank you very much!!

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Mar 31, 2023

Isaac B

Great ferry, on time, but sat on the van connection for 45 mins waiting to leave.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Feb 13, 2023

Francesca L

We booked on the same day and therefore had to go two hours early to see if we could get on the transport after paying. The lady from there helped us confirm the booking but we weren’t sure where to go as she seemed in a rush so just gave our ticket (not her fault, she helped fix our problem after awhile). There was no problems on the ferry, worked effectively and was quick. Once we arrived at the port we realised the bus wasn’t for another two hours and as two girls we had to sit around waiting (this is fine but if we had realised we would have booked a taxi at an earlier time but like I said the girl said to get on the bus straight after the taxi and not that it was a two hour wait). Whilst waiting the driver of the bus said that we had to pay another 250 each on top of what we have already paid for the bus to be dropped at our hotel (which was in the city and on route to the train station) whilst being on the bus we realised people were being charged 100-200 to make a stop in the city rather than 250 per person. It also stated that the bus would leave at 8 but left at half 8 so at this rate we were desperate to get to our accommodation we didn’t question it. I think it’s poorly run and for future reference maybe ask about peoples stops before hand and charge them with the fee of the bus then.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry Port, Feb 3, 2023

Henry M

Gick snabbt och smidigt. Men Gick på fel buss i Donsak. Borde vara skyltat så man inte tar någon annan buss

Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Jan 17, 2023

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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Van2Travel	Van 10pax	Any time	+5h	€146.50
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	04:20	09:30	€14.12
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	04:45	09:30	€11.99
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:30	09:00	€7.72
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	06:00	09:00	€9.06	4.8
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	06:20	11:30	€14.12
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	06:45	11:30	€11.99
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	08:00	11:00	€9.06	4.8
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	08:20	13:30	€14.12
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	08:45	13:30	€11.99
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	10:00	13:00	€9.06	4.8
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	10:20	15:30	€14.12
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	10:45	15:30	€11.99
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:30	15:00	€7.72
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	12:00	15:15	€9.06	4.8
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	12:20	17:30	€14.12
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	12:45	17:30	€11.99
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	14:00	17:00	€9.06	4.8
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	14:30	18:00	€7.72
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	15:00	18:00	€9.06	4.8

Transportation from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport	€5
Fastest Transport	27m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	7:00 PM
Departures per day	34
Distance	23 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Faiz Travel and Tour, Lomprayah, Nakhonborrikarn, Phantip 1970, Raja Car Ferry, Raja Ferry, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Songserm, Van2Travel

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How to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 15.72. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as EUR 5.59.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Surat Thani varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่): travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as EUR 5.59 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry - a one-way Ferry ticket can cost as much as EUR 15.72.

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

taxi+Ferry price: EUR 4.53. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 08:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 14:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Ferry tickets - EUR 5.59 to EUR 15.72.
Ferry+Bus price: EUR 8.23 - EUR 22.83. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
Bus tickets - EUR 9.16 to EUR 9.16;
Bus+Ferry price: EUR 9.27 - EUR 10.87. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 18:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
taxi+Ferry+Bus price: EUR 10.97 - EUR 14.62. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 11.88 - EUR 19.18. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Van+Ferry+Bus price: EUR 12.79. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
Ferry+Van price: EUR 13.43. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
Van+Bus price: EUR 13.69 - EUR 14.62. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
taxi+Ferry+Van price: EUR 13.85. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Bus+Van price: EUR 15.66 - EUR 17.26. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Transfer
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: EUR 15.98 - EUR 19.71. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Van price : EUR 19.18 - EUR 20.78;
Van+Ferry price: EUR 22.83 - EUR 28.32. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
Bus+taxi price: EUR 63.93. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 00:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 00:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 192.99 to EUR 242.00.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Koh Samui to Surat Thani 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. 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 192.99.

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 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. 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.

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

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

23% chosen Bus+Ferry
17% chosen Ferry+Van
8% users voted for a ferry ticket.
7% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
7% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
7% chosen Bus+Van
7% chosen Bus+taxi
6% chosen Ferry+Bus
5% chosen Van+Ferry
4% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
4% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
1% Other

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