The bus between Grand Palace and Ko Samui takes 13h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Grand Palace to Ko Samui. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Grand Palace and Ko Samui. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Grand Palace is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Ko Samui at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at ตรงข้ามท่าราชวรดิษฐ์;Ratcha Woradit Pier and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Grand Palace to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Grand Palace station and arriving at Ko Samui station via Koh Samui Nathon Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Grand Palace to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Thai Smile Bus, depart from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
Grand Palace to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Thai Smile Bus, arrive at Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.
The distance between Grand Palace and Ko Samui is 472.5 km. The road distance is 737 km.
Sombat Tour operates a vehicle from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier twice daily. Tickets cost ฿750–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 50m.