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How To Get To Koh Samui

Learning the various means of how to get to Koh Samui is essential for your trip. There are many ways you can do so, including air and land transfers, all of which vary greatly in terms of cost and convenience.

Find out the best way for you and your budget.

How To Get To Koh Samui From Bangkok, Surat Thani, KL & Singapore

Most travellers prefer to fly directly into the Koh Samui airport from Bangkok or other parts of Thailand and Asia. There are dozens of flights each day, serviced by big and budget airlines alike.

You may also book flights from Bangkok directly into Surat Thani, and from here take a short ferry to Koh Samui. The second option is cheaper than flying to Koh Samui directly, although the bus and ferry from Surat Thani will add roughly three hours to your journey

If you have some time to spare and are on a budget, it is recommended to take a train from Bangkok directly to Surat Thani. The train journey is approximately 12 hours, and the prices are low whether you book a fan or a deluxe First Class cabin on the train. However, the First Class cabin is highly recommended because it’s much more comfortable. It is always best to take the evening departure times from Bangkok; this way, you can sleep comfortably on the train, and once you wake up, you’ll already be in Surat Thani ready to board the ferry to the islands.

The cheapest way overland is to take a bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani, followed by a boat to Koh Samui. Just make sure to purchase a combo bus and ferry ticket, show up at the bus station, and you’ll be heading south soon. The journey also takes a significant part of your day, so try to book a night bus to sleep through most of it.

If you are trying to save on costs, finding a suitable overland option when researching how to get to Koh Samui is the most convenient option. Otherwise, booking an plane ticket ahead of time is best.

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Flight Koh Samui - Phuket ฿ 6,460–6,995 4h 55m – 9h 45m
  •   Business 07:00, 09:15, 11:45, 15:00
Taxi Koh Samui - Phuket ฿ 6,950–13,200 8h
  •   SUV 4pax
  •   Van 10pax
  •   Luxury VIP Van
  •   Luxury SUV
  •   Comfort Car
  •   Comfort
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
Flight Koh Samui - Krabi ฿ 5,060–6,995 3h 50m – 8h 20m
  •   Economy 10:50, 11:45, 14:00, 14:35, 15:00
  •   Business 11:45, 15:00
Taxi Koh Samui - Krabi ฿ 7,040–10,450 5h – 6h
  •   Comfort
  •   Economy
  •   VIP Van 9pax
  •   SUV 4pax
  •   Van 10pax
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Luxury VIP Van
  •   Comfort Car
Flight Koh Samui - Bangkok ฿ 6,460–9,727 1h 15m – 11h 45m
  •   Business 07:00, 09:15, 11:45, 15:00, 19:30, 19:45
  •   Economy 10:55
Taxi Koh Samui - Bangkok ฿ 12,500–18,500 12h – 13h
  •   Luxury VIP Van
  •   Luxury SUV
  •   Comfort Car
  •   Van 9pax
Bus Koh Samui - Bangkok ฿ 1,270 17h
  •   Taxi + Ferry + Van + Bus 13:00
Ferry Koh Samui - Donsak ฿ 220–590 1h – 1h 30m
  •   Ferry 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00
  •   Car + driver 07:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00
  •   Speedboat 08:30, 11:45
Ferry Koh Samui - Koh Tao ฿ 600–700 1h 30m – 4h
  •   Catamaran 08:00, 12:30, 15:30
  •   Speedboat 12:15, 14:30
  •   High Speed Ferry 10:30
Ferry Koh Samui - Koh Phangan ฿ 250–20,800 20m – 3h 15m
  •   Speedboat 06:45, 08:00, 10:30, 12:00, 12:15, 12:30, 14:30, 15:00, 16:30
  •   Catamaran 15:30
  •   High Speed Ferry 08:00, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 16:30
  •   Taxi + Private Speedboat 4 Pax + Taxi 00:00
  •   Taxi + Private Speedboat 10 Pax + Taxi 00:00
  •   Taxi + Private Speedboat 20 Pax + Taxi 00:00
  •   Private Speedboat + Taxi 00:00
  •   Express 08:15, 14:15
  •   Ferry 10:30, 17:00
  •   Private Speedboat 4pax 00:00
  •   Private Speedboat 10pax 00:00
  •   Private Speedboat 20pax 00:00
Taxi Koh Samui - Surat Thani ฿ 650–6,600 30m – 3h 30m
  •   Van 9pax
  •   SUV 4pax
  •   Economy 2pax
  •   Van 10pax
Ferry Koh Samui - Surat Thani ฿ 600–700 1h 30m – 2h 30m
  •   Speedboat 08:30, 11:45
Taxi Koh Samui - Ao Nang ฿ 7,590–9,130 6h
  •   Comfort
  •   Economy
  •   VIP Van 9pax
Taxi Koh Samui - Hat Yai ฿ 9,350–14,190 7h
  •   Economy
  •   SUV 4pax
  •   Van 10pax
  •   Van 9pax
Taxi Koh Samui - Khao Sok ฿ 6,930–8,690 8h
  •   Comfort
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
  •   SUV 4pax
Taxi Koh Samui - Koh Samui ฿ 450–2,300 15m – 1h
  •   SUV 4pax
  •   Economy 2pax
  •   Van 10pax
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
  •   VIP Van 9pax
  •   SUV 4pax
  •   Economy 2pax
  •   Van 10pax
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
  •   VIP Van 9pax
Van Koh Samui - Koh Samui ฿ 300 2h
  •   Van 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
  •   Van 04:00, 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
Ferry Koh Samui - Koh Phi Phi ฿ 1,220–2,100 7h – 13h
  •   Ferry 05:00, 05:30
  •   Express 06:15, 08:00, 08:30
  •   Taxi + Ferry + Bus 04:00
  •   Speedboat + Express Bus + Ferry 08:30
Taxi Koh Samui - Koh Lanta ฿ 8,415–10,450 8h
  •   Comfort
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
  •   SUV 4pax
Ferry Koh Samui - Railay ฿ 1,600 6h
  •   Speedboat + Van + Long Tail Boat 08:30
Flight Koh Samui - Pattaya ฿ 4,460 1h 20m
  •   Economy 11:10
Taxi Koh Samui - Pattaya ฿ 13,500–18,500 13h 15m
  •   Luxury VIP Van
  •   Luxury SUV
  •   Comfort Car
Taxi Koh Samui - Chumphon ฿ 8,800 7h
  •   Van 9pax
Ferry Koh Samui - Chumphon ฿ 1,200 3h 45m – 4h
  •   Speedboat 08:00, 12:30
Taxi Koh Samui - Hua Hin ฿ 9,250–18,590 9h 15m – 11h
  •   Luxury VIP Van
  •   Luxury SUV
  •   Comfort Car
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
  •   SUV 4pax
  •   Van 10pax
Taxi Koh Samui - Koh Kradan ฿ 10,005–11,182 8h
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
Taxi Koh Samui - Koh Muk ฿ 9,416–10,593 7h
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
Taxi Koh Samui - Koh Libong ฿ 9,416–10,593 7h
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
Taxi Koh Samui - Koh Ngai ฿ 10,005–11,182 8h
  •   Van 9pax
  •   Economy
Taxi Koh Samui - Big Buddha ฿ 700–900 10m
  •   Van 9pax
  •   SUV 4pax
Taxi Koh Samui - Udon Thani ฿ 1,050–2,000 30m
  •   Economy
  •   SUV 4pax
  •   Van 10pax

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