Railay to Koh Samui

Railay to Koh Samui

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Railay to Koh Samui Schedule

Railay to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 Comfort 3pax Any time฿ 8,030
Phantip 1970 Express 09:00 - 15:30฿ 720
Bangkok Air Economy 10:05 - 16:10฿ 10,890
Bangkok Air Economy #PG26613:45 - 14:35฿ 3,160

Transportation from Railay to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Railay to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure6:00 오전
Latest Departure12:30 오후
Departures per day19
Distance200 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Krabi Sea Pearl, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Songserm

How to get from Railay to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Railay 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 Van+ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 307.34. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+ferry as a taxi+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 19.58.

How far is Railay from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Railay to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 125 miles (200 km). The flying distance is 125 miles (200 km).

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

The travel time from Railay to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Railay to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Railay to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by taxi+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 19.58 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 307.34.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 6.20 - USD 26.84. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 11:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 15.50. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 12:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 15.50 - USD 27.88. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Krabi Town until 11:00 Krabi Town
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 19.58. 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 21.76. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 09:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Van price : USD 22.74 - USD 26.84;
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 24.48. 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+Van price: USD 30.98. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
  • flight price: USD 307.34. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 10:20 Krabi Airport until 10:20 Krabi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 206.43 to USD 248.32.

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

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

  • 12 by flight from Railay to Koh Samui starting from 10:20 Krabi Airport until 10:20 Krabi Airport
  • 2 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 Ferry+Van 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
  • 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?

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 206.43.

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 Railay to Koh Samui. 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 Railay to Koh Samui.

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 Railay to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Railay 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:

  • 20% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 20% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 20% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 17% chosen Bus+Van
  • 17% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 3% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 1% Other