There are 2 ways to get from Ko Samui to Kawthaung by busferry, train, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus and ferry, train, drive
best- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Lang Suantrain 86
- Drive from Lang Suan to Kawthaungcar
12h 53mCar ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Kawthaungcar
12h 43m$97–150
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Kawthaung is to car ferry and drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Kawthaung is to car ferry and drive which takes 12h 43m and costs $95 - $150.
The distance between Ko Samui and Kawthaung is 729 km.
It takes approximately 12h 53m to get from Ko Samui to Kawthaung, including transfers.
Kawthaung is 30 min behind Ko Samui. It is currently 3:45 AM in Ko Samui and 3:15 AM in Kawthaung.
There are 81+ hotels available in Kawthaung.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Kawthaung, Myanmar?
There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Kawthaung. However, you can take the vehicle to Surat Thani Train station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Lang Suan, then drive to Kawthaung. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Samui to Kawthaung via Lipa Noi Pier and Raja Ferry Donsak Pier in around 12h 43m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Lang Suan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–2
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $8–9
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- [email protected]
- Website
- lomprayah.com
Busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- lomprayah.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
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