What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge is to bus which costs ฿1083 and takes 17h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge is to fly and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs ฿3300 - ฿10000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and River Kwai Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge. However, there are services departing from Na Thon Pier Samui Seaway and arriving at River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi via The Nine Travel Khaosan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ko Samui and River Kwai Bridge?

No, there is no direct train from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge. However, there are services departing from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier and arriving at River Kwai Bridge via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Nakhon Phathom. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge?

The distance between Ko Samui and River Kwai Bridge is 656 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge bus from?

Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge bus services, operated by Jarinthon Tour, depart from Na Thon Pier Samui Seaway station.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge train from?

Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge train services, operated by Van2Travel Train, depart from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier station.

Train or bus from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge is to bus which takes 17h 5m and costs ฿1083. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿900 - ฿3700 and takes 18h 54m.

Where does the Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge bus arrive?

Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge bus services, operated by Jarinthon Tour, arrive at Ratchadamnoen Road station.

Where does the Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge train arrive?

Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge train services, operated by Van2Travel Train, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge?

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Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge by plane, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Koh Samui Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane USM - BKK
2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus
7h 4m
฿3,373–9,803
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain 85
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain
18h 54m
฿916–3,650
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nathon Samui Seatran Pier to Khao Sanferry Nathon Samui Seatran Pier - Khao San
2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus The Nine Travel Khaosan - River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi
16h 2m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Na Thon Pier Samui Seaway to Ratchadamnoen Roadbus Na Thon Pier Samui Seaway - Ratchadamnoen Road
2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus The Nine Travel Khaosan - River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi
17h 5m
฿1,083
Fly Koh Samui Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane USM - DMK
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain
7h 50m
฿4,123–16,010
Ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane URT - DMK
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain
4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain
9h 25m
฿3,104–6,261
Ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane URT - BKK
3. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus
9h 4m
฿3,604–5,654
Ferry to Nakhon Si Thammarat, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airportferry
2. Fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane NST - DMK
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain
4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain
9h 55m
฿3,483–6,740
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Hua Hin Lomprayahferry
2. Take the train from Hua Hin to Nakhon Pathomtrain 32
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to River Kwai Bridgetrain
17h 54m
฿7,244–8,965
Ferry, bus via Lomprayah Nathon Pier
1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Khao San Nara Travelferry Lomprayah Nathon Pier - Khao San Nara Travel
2. Take the bus from The Nine Travel Khaosan to River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburibus The Nine Travel Khaosan - River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi
20h 41m
฿2,243
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to River Kwai Bridgecar
12h 15m
฿3,466–5,023

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

111Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

฿2,650Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to River Kwai Bridge.

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Distance: 656.3 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and River Kwai Bridge, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Na Thon Pier Samui Seaway to River Kwai Bridge via Ratchadamnoen Road, The Nine Travel Khaosan, and River Kwai Bridge Kanchanaburi in around 17h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to River Kwai Bridge via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Nakhon Phathom, and River Kwai Bridge in around 18h 54m.

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