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Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Railay Beach (Island) and Ko Samui takes 5h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Railay Beach (Island) 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.

5h 16m
Duration
250 km
Distance
฿591
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Railay Beach (Island) and Ko Samui. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Railay Beach (Island) is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Ko Samui at 5:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 6h 30m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui? 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.

Map of how to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

Future Travel and Service operates a bus from Ao Nam Mao pier to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿550–850 and the journey takes 5h 10m. 10 other operators also service this route.

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