What is the cheapest way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui is to bus via กระบี่ which costs ฿330 - ฿470 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs ฿4400 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Railay Beach (Island) and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ao Nam Mao Pier and arriving at Lipa Noi Pier. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct ferry between Railay Beach (Island) and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct ferry from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Ao Nang and arriving at Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui?

The distance between Railay Beach (Island) and Ko Samui is 258 km.

How do I travel from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and ferry via Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal which takes 4h 4m and costs ฿2000 - ฿2200.

How long does it take to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui bus from?

Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Floating Pier East Railay station.

Bus or fly from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs ฿4400 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1125 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.

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Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via bus and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui by busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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Bus and ferry via Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal
best
1. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
4h 4m
฿2,035–2,170
Bus via กระบี่
cheapest
1. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samuibus 759
7h 21m
฿338–462
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Ao Nang to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry Boonsiri Ferry Ao Nang - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
4h 44m
฿1,061–1,503
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Railay Beach (Island) to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
4h 59m
฿951–1,457
Fly from Krabi Airport
1. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KBV - USM
2h 51m
฿4,433–10,271
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ao Nam Mao Pier to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
5h 20m
฿600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Floating Pier East Railay to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuibus Floating Pier East Railay - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
6h 10m
฿1,125
Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Railay East to Phuket Bang Rong Pierferry
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
5h 21m
฿5,660–11,566

Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui by busferry

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5h 20mAverage Duration

฿600Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Railay Beach (Island) to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 257.9 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,289 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Ao Nang to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui once daily. Tickets cost ฿550–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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