Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM) by ferry, bus, van, taxi from THB 370

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

Linda D

Everything was fine, the staff was responsive and helped deliver the forgotten phone at transfer to the destination.

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Samui Tour, Jan 28, 2026

Palash A

We got delayed due to a missed flight from BKK. But staff was really helpful at Surat thani airport, helped us get to next ferry. Comfortable seats in ferry and overall would recommend to families/traveling with infant. No extra luggage charge for big bags (read it in some reviews)

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Jan 25, 2026

Steve V

It was good and clear

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 20, 2026

Victoria

20% passengers and my wife felt sick on a speedboat, nobody warned about that

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jan 12, 2026

Gabriele Z

Our trip with Phantip was overall very well organized. The bus and ferry connections were smooth, and staff guided us clearly through each step. We did experience a delay with the ferry, but that was due to Seatran (a different company), so not Phantip’s fault. One thing to be aware of: Phantip arranged onward transfers for most passengers once we arrived on the island, but we were only informed about this option at the very end, when there were no spots left. It would have helped to know earlier, so we could plan accordingly. Overall, I would still recommend Phantip for reliable and coordinated travel — just make sure to ask in advance if you need a transfer on Koh Samui island upon arrival.

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 1, 2026

Mark C

Transfer was fine but getting onto the ferry was appalling. No crowd control, stifling heat and pushing and shoving for 2 hours trying to get on board. Most people missed their ferry and were stampeding to get on the next one 1 hour later.

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Dec 31, 2025

Vijay

It was very smooth operations /transfer at reasonable price

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

Sally A

No told what was happening left late arrived very late. Tried to find out what was happening and was ignored. Then has paid for transfer to hotel and he dropped 2/4 passengers in the wrong hotel because he didn’t listen. Tried to leave 2 passengers in the middle of no where because he had got the wrong place. He did at least take me to the correct hotel after

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 26, 2025

Moritz S

We booked departure 1pm, but the lady at the pier said 2pm. 2times we Askese her. At 1pm a Ferry arrived and we asked a guy and he said that this is our ferry. We really had luck to catch it.

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 15, 2025

Stephan J

It worked, took quite some time (6 hours to get to the hotel on Samui) partly confusing.

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Samui Tour, Dec 4, 2025

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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	07:30	12:30	€26.13	5.0
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	08:00	19:45	€167.00
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:30	12:30	€10.99	4.7
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	08:50	19:45	€170.00
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	09:20	20:30	€98.00
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	10:00	14:55	€185.00
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	10:30	15:30	€26.13	5.0
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	11:00	14:30	€10.99	4.7
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	11:25	20:25	€219.25
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	11:45	21:35	€183.00
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	12:20	07:35	€160.00
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	12:55	20:30	€206.33
Flight	Thai AirAsia	Economy	13:20	19:45	€132.00
Ferry	Seatran Ferry	Ferry	14:00	19:30	€26.13	5.0
Flight	Thai Lion Air	Economy	14:20	10:35	€185.67
Flight	Thai Vietjet	Economy	14:50	08:55	€187.67
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	15:15	18:30	€10.99	4.7
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	16:00	19:30	€10.99	4.7
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	16:30	20:30	€10.99	4.7
Flight	Nok Air	Economy	17:15	19:45	€153.00

How to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, 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 Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 32.86. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as EUR 9.97.

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

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phangan Tour 2000: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as EUR 9.97 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Van - a one-way taxi+Van ticket can cost as much as EUR 32.86.

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

Ferry+Van price: EUR 9.97 - EUR 25.61. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 20:00 Surat Thani Airport
Bus tickets - EUR 10.45 to EUR 14.14;
Bus+Ferry price: EUR 11.90 - EUR 14.22. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 17:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
Van+Ferry price: EUR 12.23. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Airport until 17:30 Surat Thani Airport
Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 16.16. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 15:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: EUR 17.51. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Surat Thani Airport until 15:15 Surat Thani Airport
Bus+Van price: EUR 19.53. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Surat Thani Airport until 13:30 Surat Thani Airport
Van price : EUR 20.04;
Ferry tickets - EUR 22.92 to EUR 22.92.
Bus+taxi price: EUR 29.90. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 14:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
taxi+Van price: EUR 32.86. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Surat Thani Airport until 14:00 Surat Thani Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 151.77 to EUR 306.65.

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

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

40 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 17:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
30 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 20:00 Surat Thani Airport
Buses start plying the route from 06:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:30. There are 20 available bus trips every day.
10 by Bus+taxi from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 14:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
10 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 15:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
7 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Surat Thani Airport until 15:15 Surat Thani Airport
5 by Bus+Van from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Surat Thani Airport until 13:30 Surat Thani Airport
5 by taxi+Van from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Surat Thani Airport until 14:00 Surat Thani Airport
Vans from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
Ferries leave from Surat Thani Airport for Koh Samui 2 times a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui 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 Surat Thani Airport 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 EUR 151.77.

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 Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui 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 Surat Thani Airport 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 Surat Thani Airport 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 Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Surat Thani Airport 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:

32% chosen Bus+Ferry
24% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
15% chosen Ferry+Van
9% chosen Bus+taxi
9% chosen taxi+Van
4% users voted for a ferry ticket.
2% opted for a van.
2% chosen Van+Ferry
1% Other

Transportation from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport	€10
Fastest Transport	2h 15m
Earliest Departure	5:30 AM
Latest Departure	8:00 PM
Departures per day	132
Distance	113 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, Easyride Services, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Ferry, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)