Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui

Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui

Surat Thani Town
Koh Samui
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Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

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Jeremy
Arrived on time, we could bring our extra bag with no additional fee, clear instructions to get to bus/ferry
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 30, 2024
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Carola W
Perfekt Organisation.Thank you
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 12, 2024
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Nicole V
Smooth sailing, everything was highly organised. Note that Grab isn't available at the pier/parts of the island so its best to organise transport ahead of time. I almost got scammed by a driver on the road.
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 19, 2023
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Lea B
Good Informations, easy booking, in time.
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), May 6, 2023
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Aoife H
Overall I had a good experience, however the pick up location was wrong. When I entered it into Google maps it brought me to somewhere which was 10mins away from the actual location, even the co-ordinates were wrong
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 19, 2023
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Stefan D
Check-in and Pick-location was not the one sent in the email/e-ticket. It was a 10 minute ride away near Si Wichai 16. Other than this misinformation everything was well organised.
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Mar 11, 2023
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Konrad P
The pickup place wasnt as in The e-mail. We had to go 2h later.
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Mar 5, 2023
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Matteo A
Lovely journey on the boat! Everything was ok.
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 7, 2023
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Emilie B
It was perfect.
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Oct 12, 2022
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Lolo K
Very professional company Pantip
Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 31, 2022
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Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
06:30
09:30
$10.16
  4.6
Bus
12Go Transport
Bus + Ferry
06:30
09:30
$10.35
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
09:00
12:30
$10.16
  4.6
Bus
12Go Transport
Bus + Ferry
09:00
12:30
$10.35
Bus
12Go Transport
Bus + Ferry
09:30
12:30
$10.35
Bus
12Go Transport
Bus + Ferry
11:30
14:30
$10.35
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
12:00
15:30
$10.16
  4.6
Bus
12Go Transport
Bus + Ferry
12:00
15:30
$10.35
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
14:30
17:30
$10.16
  4.6
Bus
12Go Transport
Bus + Ferry
14:30
17:30
$10.35
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
15:30
18:30
$10.16
  4.6
Bus
12Go Transport
Bus + Ferry
15:30
18:30
$10.35
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
16:30
19:30
$10.16
  4.6

How to get from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Surat Thani Town 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 32.89. 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 10.66.

How far is Surat Thani Town from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 55 miles (88 km). The flying distance is 55 miles (88 km).

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

The travel time from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 8 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 10.66 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 32.89.

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

  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 10.66 - USD 13.01. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Bus Raja Ferry until 17:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 11.43 - USD 31.74. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 19:30 Surat Thani Clock Tower
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 12.06. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Town Raja Van until 16:30 Surat Thani Town Seatran
  • Bus tickets - USD 12.32 to USD 12.32;
  • taxi+Bus+Ferry price: USD 14.47. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 13:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 14.92. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 11:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 16.50. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Phantip Travel Surat Thani until 15:30 Phantip Travel Surat Thani
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 16.50 - USD 19.04. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 15:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 18.09. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Town Seatran until 17:30 Surat Thani Town Seatran
  • Bus+Van price: USD 18.28 - USD 20.19. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Bus Raja Ferry until 15:30 Surat Thani Town Phantip Office
  • Ferry tickets - USD 19.04 to USD 23.84.
  • Van+Ferry+taxi price: USD 19.30. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Town Seatran until 14:30 Surat Thani Town Seatran
  • taxi+Van price: USD 28.57. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Town Seatran until 14:30 Surat Thani Town Seatran
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 32.88. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 14:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • Van price : USD 41.26;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 215.36 to USD 397.86.

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

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

  • 54 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Bus Raja Ferry until 17:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • 15 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 15:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • 15 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office until 19:30 Surat Thani Clock Tower
  • 14 by Bus+Van from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Bus Raja Ferry until 15:30 Surat Thani Town Phantip Office
  • 10 by Bus+taxi from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui starting from 05:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 14:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office
  • Ferries leave from Surat Thani Town for Koh Samui 6 times a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Surat Thani Town 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 Town 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 215.36.

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 Town 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 Town 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 Town 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 Town to Koh Samui

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

  • 22% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 21% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 21% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 21% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 11% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day114
Distance88 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Easyride Services, Gosafe Transport, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, PP Service, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Ferry, Udomrat Tour, Van2Travel