Surat Thani to Ao Nang by van, ferry, bus, taxi from THB 738

Surat Thani to Ao Nang Destination Reviews

Judith V

Practically everything went well, the train was late but their main business is transferring people to/from the (night) train, so they will wait. However, the driver was speeding like crazy, even when there were road works. It didn’t feel safe at all. Also, when I tried to call about the train delay (which they tell you to do) none of the phone numbers was working

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Van Standard, Ramon Transport (รมณ ทรานสปอร์ต), Jan 13, 2026

Artur B

Perfectly organize transport from train station directly to the hotel

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Van Van, Nor Phuangphet Transport (Nor Phuangphet Transport), Jan 8, 2026

Sian

I'd booked a mini van, it turned up and it was great however it dropped us to the bus station where we were told to board a bus, which we did. Then we were told no as we'd booked a mini bus we would have one to take us to our hotel, so we got off as told and informed a mini van was coming. Only to be then told no and to get back on the bus. Which we did. It took roughly amount the same time journey time. The organisation was a little chaotic but in the end it didn't really make a difference.

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Van Van, Nor Phuangphet Transport (Nor Phuangphet Transport), Dec 23, 2025

Ebrahim A

Good positive outcome. Left on time yet arrived earlier than expected. Everything seemed well organised with the first journey having a stopover break and then transfer at Krabi Bus terminal to a different van for those continuing on to Ao Nang direct to our hotels.

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 23, 2025

Ronald S

Sorted our boat transfer to Ko Lanta at the Surat Thani office, which made life a lot easier.

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Van Standard, Ramon Transport (รมณ ทรานสปอร์ต), Dec 16, 2025

Jan S

The driver was very friendly and helpfull. He droves fast and safe so we reached our destitination in time! I would bool again just because of this driver! Thank you!

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, taxi Van 9pax, 12Go Transport (12Go Transport), Nov 20, 2025

Martin A

Everything Great, maybe a little bit of more ac would be ideal because was a hoy day, but it was vareable.

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jun 29, 2025

Albert D

First of all there came a VAN and a SUV was booked!! Car wasn't waiting in front of the station. And the SUV was a very, very old Isuzu almost without shockabsorbrrs!! We are absolutely not happy! Mail to your support wasn't Quick answered... Totall performance very POOR .3712367175071E+24;

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, taxi SUV 4pax, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman (ภูเก็ตทรานสเฟอร์ทราเวลอันดามัน), Feb 11, 2025

Laura B

Once on the coach at suratthani the journey was smooth but the transfer from ao nang was 45 mins late despite asking us to show up 30 mins early for “check in”. This left us waiting in the sun for over an hour.

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 1, 2025

Suanik S

The service itself is very good, but the driver drives way too fast, and has no consideration for safety distances. Safety needs improvements.

Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Nov 21, 2024

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Surat Thani to Ao Nang Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	12Go Transport Transfer	Van 9pax	Any time	+2h 30m	$72.88	5.0
Van	Ruea Chor Maetapee	Standard	05:00	08:30	$4.75
Van	Udomrat Tour	Van	06:00	08:30	$6.34
Van	Phantip 1970	Minivan	06:30	10:30	$11.15	4.7
Van	Phangan Tour 2000	Van	06:30	10:30	$14.26	5.0
Bus	Phantip 1970	Minivan	08:00	13:30	$13.94
Van	12Go Transport	Van	08:00	13:30	$17.49
Van	Phantip 1970	Minivan	09:00	13:00	$11.15	4.7
Van	Phangan Tour 2000	Van	09:00	13:00	$14.26	5.0
Van	Phantip 1970	Minivan	10:30	14:30	$11.15	4.7
Van	Phangan Tour 2000	Van	10:30	14:30	$14.26	5.0
Van	Phichet Transport	Minivan 14pax	11:00	13:30	$19.33	5.0
Bus	Phantip 1970	Minivan	11:00	17:30	$13.94
Van	Phantip 1970	Minivan	12:00	16:00	$11.15	4.7
Van	Phangan Tour 2000	Van	12:00	16:00	$14.26	5.0
Van	Phantip 1970	Minivan	13:30	17:30	$11.15	4.7
Van	Phangan Tour 2000	Van	13:30	17:30	$14.26	5.0

How to get from Surat Thani to Ao Nang

When you want to get from Surat Thani to Ao Nang, 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 Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+ferry+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 178.55. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 23.38.

How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani to Ao Nang?

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani to Ao Nang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 12Go Transport: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 23.38 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 178.55.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Surat Thani to Ao Nang:

Bus tickets - USD 13.94 to USD 13.94;
Bus+taxi price: USD 13.94. From Surat Thani to Ao Nang starting from 09:00 Surat Thani Town until 13:30 Surat Thani Town
Bus+Ferry price: USD 14.07. From Surat Thani to Ao Nang starting from 14:00 Donsak Raja Ferry until 14:00 Donsak Raja Ferry
Bus+Van price: USD 15.21. From Surat Thani to Ao Nang starting from 09:00 Khao Sok Van Station until 15:00 Khao Sok Van Station
Van price : USD 23.38 - USD 120.25;
Ferry tickets - USD 23.76 to USD 50.70.
taxi+Ferry price: USD 24.08. From Surat Thani to Ao Nang starting from 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 28.83. From Surat Thani to Ao Nang starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Ferry+Van price: USD 43.00. From Surat Thani to Ao Nang starting from 16:00 Cheow Lan Lake Pier until 16:00 Cheow Lan Lake Pier
taxi+Van price: USD 87.13 - USD 102.98. From Surat Thani to Ao Nang starting from 00:00 Khao Sok Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Khao Sok Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 83.81 to USD 178.55.

How many trips per day are there between Surat Thani and Ao Nang?

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

Vans from Surat Thani to Ao Nang depart during the day - there are approximately 7 departures a day.
1 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani to Ao Nang starting from 16:00 Cheow Lan Lake Pier until 16:00 Cheow Lan Lake Pier
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Surat Thani to Ao Nang any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Surat Thani to Ao Nang 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 to Ao Nang. 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 83.81.

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 to Ao Nang 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 to Ao Nang. 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 to Ao Nang.

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 to Ao Nang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Surat Thani to Ao Nang? 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:

19% opted for a van.
17% chosen Ferry+Van
15% decided to go for a bus.
15% chosen Bus+taxi
15% chosen taxi+Ferry
15% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
2% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Surat Thani to Ao Nang

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Ao Nang

Cheapest Transport	$14
Fastest Transport	1h 35m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	4:15 PM
Departures per day	37
Distance	80 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, Andaman Taxis, Black Tiger Tour, Easyride Services, Kanokwan Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Koh Ngai Camping, Lomlahkkhirin, Nara Travel, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Ramon Transport Private, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Van2Travel

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Surat Thani to Ao Nang