There are 9 ways to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, train, car, or car ferry
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Minivan to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
best- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane BKK - USM
6h 15m฿3,740–10,340Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus Surat Thani Airport - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
11h 47m฿1,004–1,712Bus and ferry
- Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Taobusferry
- Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
10h 41mFerry
- Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Samui Transferferry Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin - Koh Samui Transfer
11h 18m฿2,069–2,167Minivan to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane DMK - USM
6h 27m฿5,010–15,325Minivan to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, bus
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane DMK - URT
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus
8h 15m฿2,060–3,575Fly Hua Hin Airport to Koh Samui Airport
- Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HHQ - USM
14h 30m฿9,677–25,427Minivan to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane DMK - NST
- Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
10h 5m฿2,260–3,575Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cha-am to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
- Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
9h 29m฿2,307–3,272
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui is to train and bus which costs ฿1000 - ฿1800 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui is to Minivan and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs ฿3700 - ฿11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Hua Hin and Koh Tao Mae Had Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Cha-am to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin and arriving at Koh Samui Transfer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
The distance between Cha-am and Ko Samui is 693 km.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui, including transfers.
Cha-am to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Hua Hin station.
Cha-am to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Koh Tao station.
There are 3416+ hotels available in Ko Samui.
What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Cha-am to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Koh Tao, and Koh Tao Mae Had Pier in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Samui Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–8,500
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–8,000
Flights from Hua Hin Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿8,500–17,000
Flights from Hua Hin Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Chiang Mai, Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿9,000–22,000
Flights from Hua Hin Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Chiang Mai, Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿9,000–22,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ban Chaam to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190–230
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿150–200
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿440–480
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Samui Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–1,800
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
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