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How to get fromCha-am to Ko Samuiby train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui by train, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hua Hin to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train Hua Hin - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    8h 42m
    ฿1,335–2,188

  2. Train via Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hua Hin to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Piertrain train Hua Hin - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    9h 21m
    ฿909–2,362

  3. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Taobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    10h 41m

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin - Koh Samui Transfer
    11h 11m
    ฿1,179–2,032

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cha-am to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    9h 29m
    ฿2,314–3,282

  6. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BKK - USM
    8h 53m
    ฿2,924–9,779

  7. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DMK - USM
    8h 36m
    ฿4,269–14,699

  8. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    9h 21m
    ฿3,152–5,132

  9. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane DMK - NST
    3. Take the ferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    10h 11m
    ฿3,529–5,409

Cha-am to Ko Samui by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Van2Travel Train operates a train from Hua Hin to Lomprayah Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,326 and the journey takes 7h 21m. Alternatively, 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.

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