Surat Thani to Hat Yai

Surat Thani to Hat Yai

Surat Thani
Hat Yai
Jan 6, 2028
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Surat Thani to Hat Yai Destination Reviews

JM
Justin M
Bus was clean and comfortable.
Surat Thani to Hat Yai, Bus Bus, P Plus Express (P Plus Express), Feb 4, 2026
PA
Pietro A
I took this night train in the last car of the train, which had unnecessarily an air conditioner, because there was no cheaper option available. Although it was 1 pm in the morning, the guard showed me my bed made of two seats, which I find surprisingly comfortable. The train was a bit rocky but I could still sleep, at least some hours. Then in the morning the train got stuck in the flooding. When the guard announced what to do, he took his best English to also tell me (as the only foreigner). We had to leave the train and make our own way to any hotel in the area. The people were beautiful, they dealt with the situation so patiently and with humour. It was an unforgettable train ride.
Surat Thani to Hat Yai, Train #171 2nd Class Sleeper AC, Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย), Nov 23, 2025
DW
Dalove W
Check in was quick, but driver was late showing up. We left about 30 minutes late. No problem for me, I take travel times to be estimates. Small VIP bus for 15 passengers was actually a VIP bus. Luxury seats, tv and sound system. Driver played good music during the ride and music videos showed on the tv screen. We stopped half way from Surat Thani to Hat Yai to get food and use toilet because there is no toilet on small ViP bus. We get to Hat Yai with no problems. Would book again and highly recommend using P Plus Express!
Surat Thani to Hat Yai, Bus Bus, P Plus Express (P Plus Express), Jan 18, 2025
JB
Jenny B
We had a very comfortable trip, the staff were all super friendly and helpful and the driver was a good and cautious driver.
Surat Thani to Hat Yai, Bus Bus, P Plus Express (P Plus Express), Sep 23, 2024
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Surat Thani to Hat Yai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Van2Travel
Van 10pax
Any time
+5h
$158.70
Train
Thai Railway
2nd Class Sleeper AC
00:22
05:50
$19.27
Train
Thai Railway
Class 3 Fan
00:40
05:50
$5.43
Train
Thai Railway
2nd Class Sleeper AC
01:47
05:50
$15.58
Train
Thai Railway
Class 3 Fan
02:04
05:50
$3.05
Train
Thai Railway
Class 3 Fan
03:33
09:18
$5.43
Van
Ruea Chor Maetapee
Standard
05:00
11:30
$12.70
Van
Udomrat Tour
Van
06:30
11:00
$9.52
  4.0
Bus
P Plus Express
Bus
07:30
12:30
$7.93
  5.0
Van
Phangan Tour 2000
Van
08:30
15:30
$10.16
Bus
P Plus Express
Bus
09:00
14:00
$7.93
  5.0
Van
Phangan Tour 2000
Van
09:30
16:30
$10.16
Van
Phangan Tour 2000
Van
10:30
17:30
$10.16
Bus
P Plus Express
Bus
11:30
16:30
$7.93
  5.0
Van
Phangan Tour 2000
Van
12:30
19:30
$10.16
Van
Phangan Tour 2000
Van
13:30
20:30
$10.16
Bus
P Plus Express
Bus
14:30
19:30
$7.93
  5.0
Van
Phangan Tour 2000
Van
15:30
22:30
$10.16
Bus
P Plus Express
Bus
17:00
22:00
$7.93
  5.0

How to get from Surat Thani to Hat Yai

When you want to get from Surat Thani to Hat Yai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Train
  • 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 Bus+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 213.90. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 160.20.

How far is Surat Thani from Hat Yai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Surat Thani to Hat Yai. Your trip will be a total of 125 miles (200 km). The flying distance is 125 miles (200 km).

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Hat Yai?

The travel time from Surat Thani to Hat Yai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 7 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani to Hat Yai?

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani to Hat Yai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is AEC 168 Transport and Travel (เออีซี 168 ทรานสปอร์ต แอนด์ ทราเวล): travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 160.20 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 213.90.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 4.92 to USD 42.94;
  • Bus tickets - USD 9.20 to USD 9.20;
  • Van price : USD 12.70 - USD 16.57;
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 13.33. From Surat Thani to Hat Yai starting from 08:00 Donsak Raja Ferry until 14:00 Donsak Raja Ferry
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 15.87. From Surat Thani to Hat Yai starting from 05:00 Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier until 05:00 Surat Thani Night Ferry Pier
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 160.41 - USD 229.16. From Surat Thani to Hat Yai starting from 00:00 Surat Thani Airport until 00:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • flight price: USD 269.69 - USD 405.35. From Surat Thani to Hat Yai starting from 08:50 Surat Thani Airport until 16:15 Surat Thani Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 160.19 to USD 213.90.

How many trips per day are there between Surat Thani and Hat Yai?

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

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Surat Thani to Hat Yai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Surat Thani to Hat Yai 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 Hat Yai. 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 160.19.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Surat Thani to Hat Yai. 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 Hat Yai.

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 Hat Yai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Surat Thani to Hat Yai? 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:

  • 38% decided to go for a bus.
  • 30% opted for a van.
  • 26% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 4% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 1% Other

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Hat Yai

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure5:00 PM
Departures per day3
Distance200 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Kim Transfers Thailand, P Plus Express, Pattana Tour, Phangan Tour 2000, Raja Ferry, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railway, Udomrat Tour