Koh Samui to Surat Thani

Koh Samui to Surat Thani

Koh Samui
Surat Thani
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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Destination Reviews

AN
Very easy to redeem, even when purchasing shortly beforehand. Great experience overall. Comfortable ferry and bus. Would definitely use 12Go again to book this.
Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Oct 3, 2025
MV
Just a heads up if you’re going from Koh Samui to Surat Thani. The Lomprayah ferry stops at Donsak pier. You can get a cab from there. Or if you selected Tapee pier then you travel by bus from Donsak.
Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 30, 2025
GM
This worked out well in the end, although info was slightly lacking in the middle. Tips are : A half hour check in is not necessary, we ended up on an earlier boat through turning up 40 minutes early. The boat takes 1.5h, the bus is scheduled to leave 15 minutes after the boat arrives, they had our names at the bus station so probably would have waited a bit. The bus that stops at the train station is the airport bus, not the town bus
Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Sep 18, 2025
NK
I was picked up from lamai beach (although the listing doesn't say they pickup from lamai, they do - confirmed via their whatsapp). And the arrival tome was on spot. Would recommend to anyone who's looking for budget effective option
Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 21, 2025
MD
Excellent ferry crossing.
Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Jul 28, 2025
JB
I did not understand that we had to get out at Nathon pier en go by bus. When we got to tapee pier no taxi’s there
Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 24, 2025
G
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
GF
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Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Apr 28, 2025
RJ
20 min delay. Rest was perfect.
Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Ferry Speedboat, Lomlahkkhirin (ลมหลักคิรินทร์), Apr 28, 2025
OC
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
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Koh Samui to Surat Thani Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Van2Travel
Van 10pax
Any time
+5h
$168.84
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
04:20
09:30
$16.27
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
04:45
09:30
$13.81
Bus
Raja Ferry
Express
05:30
09:00
$8.90
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
06:00
09:00
$10.44
  4.9
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
06:20
11:30
$16.27
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
06:45
11:30
$13.81
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
08:00
11:00
$10.44
  4.9
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
08:20
13:30
$16.27
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
08:45
13:30
$13.81
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
10:00
13:00
$10.44
  4.9
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
10:20
15:30
$16.27
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
10:45
15:30
$13.81
Bus
Raja Ferry
Express
11:30
15:00
$8.90
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
12:00
15:15
$10.44
  4.9
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
12:20
17:30
$16.27
Bus
Faiz Travel and Tour
Bus + Ferry
12:45
17:30
$13.81
Ferry
Lomlahkkhirin
Speedboat
13:30
15:00
$15.04
  4.7
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
14:00
17:00
$10.44
  4.9
Bus
Raja Ferry
Express
14:30
18:00
$8.90

Transportation from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport15m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:00 PM
Departures per day30
Distance13 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, Easyride Services, Faiz Travel and Tour, Lomprayah, Nakhonborrikarn, NNS Luxury Limousine, Phantip 1970, Raja Car Ferry, Raja Ferry, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Songserm, Thailand Limo by Datum

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. 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 USD 18.11. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 6.45.

How far is Koh Samui from Surat Thani?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Surat Thani. Your trip will be a total of 9 miles (13 km). The flying distance is 9 miles (13 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Surat Thani can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 9 hours.

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 USD 6.45 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 USD 18.11.

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

  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 5.22. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 08:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 13:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Van price : USD 5.53;
  • Ferry tickets - USD 6.45 to USD 18.11.
  • Bus+Van price: USD 7.67. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 10:15 Koh Samui Bus Terminal until 10:15 Koh Samui Bus Terminal
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 7.67. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 17:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 9.49 - USD 26.31. 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 - USD 10.56 to USD 10.56;
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 10.68 - USD 12.53. 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: USD 12.65 - USD 16.85. 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: USD 13.69 - USD 22.10. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 14.74. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 16:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Bus price: USD 15.78 - USD 16.85. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 15.96. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 18.42 - USD 22.72. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 26.31 - USD 32.63. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 73.68. 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 USD 14.67 to USD 88.26.

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

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

  • Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Surat Thani 28 times a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 07:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 09:20. There are 2 available bus trips every day.

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 USD 14.67.

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:

  • 26% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 10% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 8% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 8% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 8% chosen Bus+Van
  • 8% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 8% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 5% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 5% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 5% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 4% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 1% Other