Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)

Surat Thani Airport
Koh Samui
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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

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Barbara M
Everything was incredibly well-organized; we arrived at the airport early, and they moved up our bus and ferry times. Dao from Phantip was extremely kind. An excellent experience—I highly recommend it. Great job
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 7, 2026
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Daniela C
The ferry was OK, but we booked additionally the transfer to the hotel and it was horrible. A lot of waiting time under the sun and no AC on the bus. We arrived way later than what was promised, with no explanation. I suggest to book only bus from airport + ferry, and then take a taxi.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, 12Go Bus (12Go Bus), Jun 28, 2026
DR
Danijel R
Bad organization
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), Jun 27, 2026
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Mustafa
The journey took around 5 hours. It was a terrible experience for us.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, 12Go Bus (12Go Bus), Jun 24, 2026
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Jamie C
It was a smooth ride but honestly we would have been better off just paying when we arrived at the airport. Because we booked a specific time, when we arrived at the airport we had to wait for our exact bus (1 hour wait) if we didn't book a head it would have cost the same and we would have caught the earlier bus & ferry and arrived earlier
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jun 23, 2026
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Amelie H
The physical journey is fine, the bus was clean and drove safely, as was the boat. Our main issue was with the signage / clarity on where we needed to go for each stop. We missed our original bus as we was in the wrong place (thankfully we was able to get the next one) simply because the information was not provided clearly. The contact details are not clear either and we could not get through to them. The other issue was when we arrived on the island trying to find our transfer was hard, we was given a sign to look for however it did not depart from this sign, instead another therefore it was hard to know if this was the intended included travel.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry + Van, Samui Tour, Jun 18, 2026
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Diego A
The bus and the ferry were great. The company also sold us a shuttle pass to our hotel in Koh Samui and that was AWFUL. Do not buy that. They made us sit in a hot van for over an hour waiting for other passengers. Eventually we just left. Better to pay for your own grab than pay for that shuttle.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), May 28, 2026
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Rosita S
Operator very helpful. Instructions were clear on what we should do next before board the ferry and after arrive at pier. Ferry was a lil bit delayed but overall the journey was smooth
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry + Van, Samui Tour, May 20, 2026
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David S
Excellent service and journey, all staff very friendly and informative, they even put me on an earlier travel slot at my request, everything was on time, driver waiting to collect us at the port, all was great. Will definitely use this travel company again.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), May 15, 2026
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Scott
Excellent service, would recommend. Their office is located right outside the airport. We had no delays and were dropped off right at the entrance of the port.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), May 6, 2026
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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
07:30
12:30
$29.12
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
08:00
19:45
$190.75
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
08:30
12:30
$12.25
  4.7
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
08:50
19:45
$194.17
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
09:20
20:30
$111.94
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
10:00
14:55
$211.31
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
10:30
15:30
$29.12
  5.0
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
11:00
14:30
$12.25
  4.7
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:25
20:25
$261.67
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:45
21:35
$209.02
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
12:20
07:35
$182.75
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
12:55
20:30
$235.67
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:20
19:45
$150.77
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
14:00
19:30
$29.12
  5.0
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
14:20
10:35
$212.07
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
14:50
08:55
$214.36
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
15:15
18:30
$12.25
  4.7
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:00
19:30
$12.25
  4.7
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:30
20:30
$12.25
  4.7
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
17:15
19:45
$174.76

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
  • Train
  • 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 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 345.28. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 14.26.

How far is Surat Thani Airport from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 71 miles (113 km). The flying distance is 71 miles (113 km).

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

The travel time from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 6 hours.

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 Samui Tour: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 14.26 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 345.28.

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

  • Van+Ferry price: USD 13.63. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Airport until 17:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus tickets - USD 14.26 to USD 18.77;
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 15.40 - USD 44.71. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 12:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 15.85 - USD 34.47. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 20:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 19.52. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Surat Thani Airport until 15:15 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 21.02 - USD 27.32. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 09:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • Ferry tickets - USD 25.55 to USD 30.02.
  • Bus+Van price: USD 25.91 - USD 48.61. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Surat Thani Airport until 12:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • Van price : USD 26.30 - USD 30.17;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 49.87. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • taxi+Van price: USD 56.75. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Surat Thani Airport until 07:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • taxi+Train price: USD 644.03. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 05:00 Surat Thani Train Station until 05:00 Surat Thani Train Station

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 155.38 to USD 345.28.

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.

  • 41 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 12:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • 35 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 20:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • 22 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 09:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • Buses start plying the route from 06:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 08:30. 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 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • 6 by Bus+Van from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Surat Thani Airport until 12:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • 5 by taxi+Van from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Surat Thani Airport until 07:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • Ferries leave from Surat Thani Airport for Koh Samui 4 times a day.
  • Vans from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui any time of the 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 USD 155.38.

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:

  • 25% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 20% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 20% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 12% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 6% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 6% 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$14
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day158
Distance113 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Easyride Services, Firstplan Transport Services, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Phantip Group Booking, PL Travel, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Than Car Service, Van2Travel, Van2Travel Train