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Ko Samui to Railay Beach (Island) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ko Samui and Railay Beach (Island) takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ko Samui to Railay Beach (Island). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration
250 km
Distance
฿592
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ko Samui to Railay Beach (Island) bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ko Samui and Railay Beach (Island). The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ko Samui is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Railay Beach (Island) at 4:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ko Samui to Railay Beach (Island)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 249.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Railay Beach (Island), Thailand?

Nor Phuangphet Transport operates a bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nang once daily. Tickets cost ฿955 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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