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How to get fromBangkok to Ko Samui (Island)by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui (Island) by bus, plane, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BKK - USM
    2h 42m
    ฿2,760–8,560

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    14h 30m
    ฿1,200–2,400

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus Chumphon Town - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    10h 20m
    ฿1,514–2,213

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    12h 45m
    ฿1,300–2,100

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus Boonsiri Khao San office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    12h 45m
    ฿1,451

  6. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DMK - USM
    2h 44m
    ฿4,300–12,000

  7. Bus and ferry via Pralarn Pier

    1. Take the busferry from Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao Bangkok to Pralarn Pierbusferry bus ferry
    15h 51m
    ฿1,450

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    11h 49m
    ฿2,730–4,025

Bangkok to Ko Samui (Island) by ferry

Calendar7Weekly Ferries
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,300Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 501.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,300–2,100 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Alternatively, Boonsiri Ferry operates a bus from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,451 and the journey takes 12h 45m.

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