Railay Pier to Koh Samui

Railay Pier to Koh Samui

Railay Pier
Koh Samui
Tue, May 14
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$18
 
 
$285

Other Options

Railay Pier to Koh Samui Schedule

Railay Pier to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services Van 10pax Any time฿ 10,450
Lomlahkkhirin Van + Speedboat 09:00 - 13:30฿ 900
Raja Ferry Ferry 10:00 - 15:30฿ 630
Raja Ferry Ferry 12:00 - 19:30฿ 630

Transportation from Railay Pier to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Railay Pier to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure1:45 PM
Departures per day54
Distance450 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Krabi Sea Pearl, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Ramon Transport

How to get from Railay Pier to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Railay Pier to Koh Samui, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi+ferry 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 284.13. 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 17.13.

How far is Railay Pier from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Railay Pier to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 280 miles (450 km). The flying distance is 441 miles (709 km).

How long does it take to get from Railay Pier to Koh Samui?

The travel time from Railay Pier to Koh Samui 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 Railay Pier to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Railay Pier to Koh Samui 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 17.13 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 284.13.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 17.13 - USD 24.74. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang until 12:00 Krabi Bus Terminal
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 17.13 - USD 29.91. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Krabi Lomprayah Office until 11:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 20.66 - USD 23.11. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 23.65 - USD 29.64. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang until 11:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 24.74. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier until 11:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier
  • Plane tickets - USD 85.92 to USD 85.92;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 191.41 to USD 284.13.

How many trips per day are there between Railay Pier and Koh Samui?

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

  • 19 by Ferry+Van from Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang until 12:00 Krabi Bus Terminal
  • 8 by Bus+Ferry from Railay to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Krabi Lomprayah Office until 11:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
  • 4 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang until 11:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
  • 4 by taxi+Ferry from Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier until 11:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier
  • Flights from Railay to Koh Samui depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Railay to Koh Samui any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Railay to Koh Samui. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 85.92.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Railay to Koh Samui

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Railay to Koh Samui. 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 191.41.

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

The most popular transport from Railay Pier to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Railay Pier to Koh Samui? 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:

  • 28% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 25% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 23% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 19% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 2% users took a plane.
  • 2% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 1% Other