What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake is to bus which costs ฿425 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake is to ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs ฿700 - ฿850.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Cheow Lan Lake?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seatran Ferry Koh Samui and arriving at Ratchaprapha Dam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Cheow Lan Lake?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Ratchaprapha Dam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake?

The distance between Ko Samui and Cheow Lan Lake is 137 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake?

Book your Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake without a car is to ferry which takes 3h 50m and costs ฿700 - ฿850.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake?

The ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ratchaprapha Dam takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake bus from?

Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake bus services, operated by PL Travel, depart from Seatran Ferry Koh Samui station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake bus services, operated by PL Travel, arrive at Ratchaprapha Dam station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake?

Book your Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Cheow Lan Lake?

There are 64+ hotels available in Cheow Lan Lake.

Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake by ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ratchaprapha Damferry Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Ratchaprapha Dam
3h 50m
฿700–850
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Seatran Ferry Koh Samui to Ratchaprapha Dambus Seatran Ferry Koh Samui - Ratchaprapha Dam
4h
฿425
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Ratchaprapa Damcar
3h 55m
฿906–1,272

Ko Samui to Cheow Lan Lake by ferry

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3h 50mAverage Duration

฿700Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.1 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Cheow Lan Lake, Thailand?

PL Travel operates a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ratchaprapha Dam once daily. Tickets cost ฿850 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Phantip Travel also services this route once daily. Alternatively, PL Travel operates a bus from Seatran Ferry Koh Samui to Ratchaprapha Dam once daily. Tickets cost ฿580 and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route.

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