Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui by bus, ferry, van, taxi from THB 408

Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	06:00	10:30	$10.32	4.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	06:00	13:30	$16.39
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	06:00	10:00	$10.54	4.5
Bus	Krung Siam	VIP 24	06:00	09:30	$11.23
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	07:30	15:00	$16.39
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	07:30	11:30	$10.54	4.5
Bus	Krung Siam	VIP 24	08:00	11:30	$11.23
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	08:30	13:30	$10.32	4.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	08:30	15:00	$16.39
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	08:30	12:30	$10.54	4.5
Bus	Krung Siam	VIP 24	10:00	13:30	$11.23
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	10:30	18:00	$16.39
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	10:30	14:30	$10.50	4.5
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:30	16:30	$10.32	4.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:30	18:00	$16.39
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:30	15:30	$10.50	4.5
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	13:30	18:30	$10.32	4.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	13:30	17:30	$10.50	4.5
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	15:30	19:30	$10.50	4.5
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	16:30	20:30	$10.50	4.5

How to get from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Surat Thani Bus Terminal 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 Bus+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 50.82. 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 12.39.

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

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 12Go Transport: travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 12.39 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+taxi - a one-way Bus+taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 50.82.

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

Bus+Ferry price: USD 12.39 - USD 16.03. From Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Bus Raja Ferry until 06:30 Surat Thani Town Raja
Ferry+Van price: USD 13.97 - USD 29.66. From Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 19:30 Surat Thani Clock Tower
Bus tickets - USD 14.42 to USD 14.42;
Ferry tickets - USD 18.22 to USD 22.80.
Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 18.52 - USD 22.01. From Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
Bus+Van price: USD 21.59 - USD 22.38. From Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Bus Raja Ferry until 06:30 Surat Thani Town Raja
Van price : USD 39.47;
Bus+taxi price: USD 50.82. From Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office

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

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

54 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Bus Raja Ferry until 06:30 Surat Thani Town Raja
21 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 19:30 Surat Thani Clock Tower
15 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
Buses start plying the route from 06:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 06:30. There are 12 available bus trips every day.
10 by Bus+taxi from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
10 by Bus+Van from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Bus Raja Ferry until 06:30 Surat Thani Town Raja
Ferries leave from Surat Thani Bus Terminal for Koh Samui 5 times a day.
Vans from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal 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.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Surat Thani Bus Terminal 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 Bus Terminal 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 Bus Terminal 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 Bus Terminal to Koh Samui

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

47% chosen Bus+Ferry
26% chosen Bus+taxi
15% chosen Bus+Van
6% chosen Ferry+Van
4% users voted for a ferry ticket.
1% Other

Transportation from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport	$13
Fastest Transport	1h 45m
Earliest Departure	5:30 AM
Latest Departure	7:30 PM
Departures per day	128
Distance	88 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, Gosafe Transport, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Pattana Tour, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, PP Service, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Ferry, Udomrat Tour, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Koh Samui