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How to get fromRiver Kwai Bridge to Ko Samuiby train, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samui by train, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BKK - USM
    5h 59m
    ฿3,685–10,525

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    16h 15m
    ฿1,037–1,730

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Nakhon Phathomtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Pathom to Chumphontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus
    12h 41m
    ฿2,366–4,213

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Bang Ramattrain train Death Railway Namtok
    2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
    17h 43m
    ฿1,356–2,986

  5. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DMK - USM
    6h 5m
    ฿5,365–13,997

  6. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane DMK - URT
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    8h 53m
    ฿1,645–4,217

  7. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane BKK - URT
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    9h 17m
    ฿1,665–5,045

  8. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Salayatrain train Death Railway Namtok
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    18h 20m
    ฿1,351–3,286

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from River Kwai Bridge to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    12h 12m
    ฿2,804–4,134

River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samui by foot, train, bus, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,351Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 648 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samui. However, you can walk to River Kwai Bridge, take the train to Taling Chan, walk to ร้านอาหารบ้านอิสรางกูร;Baan Isarangkura Restaurant, take the bus to อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ, take the line 551 bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, walk to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samui via River Kwai Bridge, Nakhon Pathom, Chumphon, Chumphon Town, and Bangrak Seatran Pier in around 12h 41m.

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