Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui (USM)

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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

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Aleksandre N
No problems at all, well done
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), Mar 28, 2026
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Omnia
I’m happy about the organisation. everything was on time (bus+ferry) and everyone was friendly and even find solutions for us to go to our hotel in koh samui for a super price compared to Grab.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 25, 2026
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Emily C
The staff at the airport were lovely. However, the bus driver was very rude. When we got to the docks he said something we couldn’t hear/understand. We didn’t know who should get off where. We were all (everyone left on the bus) confused and discussed our confusion. Some people got off. When myself and another passenger followed he screamed at us repeatedly “stay on the bus. Can you not listen? Are you stupid?” And wouldn’t let anyone talk to say “we don’t know what’s going on”. The shouting was completely rude and unnecessary. It’s not difficult to simply say “where are you going? Okay you need to stay on the bus for the next stop”.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 21, 2026
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Philippe M
Everything went smooth ! Nice people, perfect timing !
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 20, 2026
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Jolly
Seamless service, comfortable journey, well organised and all on time
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 2, 2026
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Liam A
Very nice people, the driver made us feel safe and they were also good english speakers
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Van Van, PL Travel, Mar 2, 2026
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Volker J
Transport was top, necessary to reconfirm ticket in Office
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 17, 2026
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Moses R
We paid for
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 17, 2026
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Lily W
there were cockroaches everywhere on the boat.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), Feb 12, 2026
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Terhi S
Nice van. We were waiting for the van exactly in the point of coordinates given in the voucher but it took quite some time before someone asked us anything. The van was a bit further away. It would makw more sense to put on the ticket ”entrnce door 2” or similar where to meet the driver. We got the van eventually though so all good.
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), Feb 8, 2026
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Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
07:30
12:30
$29.81
  5.0
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
08:00
19:45
$193.93
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
08:30
12:30
$12.54
  4.7
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
08:50
19:45
$197.41
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
09:20
20:30
$113.80
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
10:00
14:55
$214.83
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
10:30
15:30
$29.81
  5.0
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
11:00
14:30
$12.54
  4.7
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:25
20:25
$261.67
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
11:45
21:35
$212.51
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
12:20
07:35
$185.80
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
12:55
20:30
$239.60
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:20
19:45
$153.28
Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Ferry
14:00
19:30
$29.81
  5.0
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
14:20
10:35
$215.61
Flight
Thai Vietjet
Economy
14:50
08:55
$217.93
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
15:15
18:30
$12.54
  4.7
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:00
19:30
$12.54
  4.7
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:30
20:30
$12.54
  4.7
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
17:15
19:45
$177.67

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 ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 353.41. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 11.37.

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 7 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 Phangan Tour 2000: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 11.37 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 353.41.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 11.37 - USD 33.80. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 20:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus tickets - USD 11.92 to USD 16.13;
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 12.60 - USD 16.90. 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: USD 13.95. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Airport until 17:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 18.44 - USD 19.98. 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: USD 19.98. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Surat Thani Airport until 15:15 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+Van price: USD 22.28. From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Surat Thani Airport until 13:30 Surat Thani Airport
  • Van price : USD 22.86;
  • Ferry tickets - USD 26.15 to USD 30.73.
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 31.84. 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: USD 35.92. 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 USD 159.03 to USD 353.41.

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 06:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office 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.
  • 17 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 2 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 159.03.

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:

  • 26% 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
  • 3% 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$12
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day144
Distance113 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Easyride Services, Firstplan Transport Services, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, PL Travel, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Ferry, Than Car Service, Van2Travel