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How to get fromPattaya to Ko Samui (Island)by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui (Island) by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane UTP - USM
    2h 47m
    ฿3,242–11,328

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus Pattaya Boonsiri Office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    18h 30m
    ฿1,713

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    13h 16m
    ฿1,766–2,616

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry ferry Pattaya Boonsiri Office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    18h 30m
    ฿2,625

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BKK - USM
    4h 5m
    ฿2,796–9,275

  6. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DMK - USM
    4h 52m
    ฿4,362–14,376

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    13h 6m
    ฿3,369–4,806

Pattaya to Ko Samui (Island) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,713Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?

Boonsiri Ferry operates a bus from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Bangrak Seatran Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,713 and the journey takes 18h 30m. Alternatively, Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Bangrak Seatran Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,400–2,700 and the journey takes 18h 30m.

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