What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Chaiya?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Chaiya is to car ferry and drive which costs ฿650 - ฿950 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Chaiya?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Chaiya is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ฿650 - ฿950.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Chaiya?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Chaiya station. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Surat Thani Train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Chaiya?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Samui to Chaiya station. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Chaiya?

The distance between Ko Samui and Chaiya is 167 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ko Samui to Chaiya?

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How do I travel from Ko Samui to Chaiya without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Chaiya without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Chaiya?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Ko Samui to Chaiya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Chaiya bus from?

Ko Samui to Chaiya bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Chaiya bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Chaiya bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Surat Thani Train station.

Where can I stay near Chaiya?

There are 16+ hotels available in Chaiya.

Ko Samui to Chaiya - 5 ways to travel via bus and ferry, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui to Chaiya by busferry, ferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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Bus and ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
3h 20m
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
5h 1m
฿579–1,439
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Stationferry Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Surat Thani Train Station
3h 35m
฿1,949–2,771
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Chaiyacar
3h 26m
฿660–914
Ferry via Nathon Pier
1. Take the ferry from Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train Stationferry Nathon Pier - Surat Thani Train Station
4h 10m
฿588–1,410

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Distance: 167.2 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Chaiya, Thailand?

Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, PL Travel operates a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Station once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,203 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Three other operators also service this route.

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