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How to get fromChon Buri to Ko Samuiby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Chon Buri to Ko Samui by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Lat Krabangtrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BKK - USM
    5h 50m
    ฿2,962–9,417

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Hua Lamphongtrain train 888
    2. Take the bus from The Twin 2000 to Na Thon Koh Samuibus bus The Twin 2000 - Na Thon Koh Samui / ...
    18h 56m
    ฿1,035–1,594

  3. Train, ferry via Ko Tao

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Khlong Tantrain train 888
    2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    11h 17m
    ฿2,087–2,694

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Ri to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus Nong Ri - Mochit New Van Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus bus Mochit 2 Bus Terminal - Nathon Pier Koh Samui
    15h 18m
    ฿1,335–2,161

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Lat Krabangtrain train 888
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain train Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    15h 32m
    ฿1,637–2,543

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

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Makkasantrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DMK - USM
    7h 9m
    ฿4,371–14,445

  7. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Lat Krabangtrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane BKK - URT
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    7h 10m
    ฿3,195–5,450

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

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Makkasantrain 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
    7h 54m
    ฿3,254–4,878

  9. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Lat Krabangtrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane BKK - NST
    3. Take the ferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry
    7h 55m
    ฿3,622–6,227

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

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Makkasantrain 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
    8h 44m
    ฿3,631–5,155

  11. Train, bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Pattayatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTP - USM
    7h 6m
    ฿3,410–12,650

  12. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chonburi to Lat Krabangtrain train 888
    2. Take the ferry from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok - Koh Samui Transfer
    18h 50m
    ฿3,026–3,031

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chon Buri to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 25m
    ฿3,183–4,537

Chon Buri to Ko Samui by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,087Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 576 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Chon Buri, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Chon Buri to Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Nong Ri, Mochit New Van Terminal, and Mochit 2 Bus Terminal in around 15h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chonburi to Lomprayah Nathon Pier via Arl Lat Krabang, Arl Makkasan, Mrt Phetchaburi, Mrt Bang Sue, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 15h 32m.

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