What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae is to ferry and train and taxi which costs ฿950 - ฿2200 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 37m and costs ฿6000 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Thap Sakae?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at ทับสะแก;Thap Sakae via กระบี่. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae?

The distance between Ko Samui and Thap Sakae is 288 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 7h 58m and costs ฿950 - ฿2200.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Thap Sakae bus from?

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

Where does the Ko Samui to Thap Sakae bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Thap Sakae bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Krabi Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Thap Sakae?

There are 55+ hotels available in Thap Sakae.

Ko Samui to Thap Sakae - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae by ferry, train, taxi, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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

Ferry, train, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Chumphon Train Stationferry
3. Take the train from Chumphon to Bang Saphan Yaitrain
4. Take the taxi from Bang Saphan Yai to Thap Sakaetaxi
7h 58m
฿996–2,185
Bus and ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Saphan Yaitrain
3. Take the taxi from Bang Saphan Yai to Thap Sakaetaxi
8h 8m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to ทับสะแก;Thap Sakaebus 950
11h 21m
฿2,010–5,200
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Thap Sakaecar
7h 19m
฿1,550–2,413
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hinferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin
2. Take the train from Hua Hin to Thap Sakaetrain 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
14h 5m
฿1,019–2,368
Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane USM - BKK
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Thap Sakaetrain
9h 29m
฿3,811–11,586
Fly 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 Thap Sakaetrain
9h 23m
฿5,356–15,006
Fly to Chumphon Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane USM - CJM
2. Take the taxi from Chumphon-Airport-CJM to Thap Sakaetaxi
5h 37m
฿6,136–11,706

Ko Samui to Thap Sakae by busferry and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 21mAverage Duration

฿2,010Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae.

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Distance: 288.4 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Thap Sakae, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Thap Sakae. However, you can take the ferry to Thong Sala Koh Phangan, take the ferry to Chumphon Train Station, walk to Chumphon, take the train to Bang Saphan Yai, then take the taxi to Thap Sakae. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Surat Thani Train station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Bang Saphan Yai, then take the taxi to Thap Sakae.

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