There are 7 ways to get from Surat Thani to Bangkok by plane, bus, train, 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 to Don Mueang International Airport
best- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane URT - DMK
3h 21m฿1,065–2,729Train via Bang Bamru
cheapest- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain 32
10h 54m฿220–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
9h 40m฿550–1,200Ferry
- Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry Phantip Travel Surat Thani - Na Thon Koh Samui
- Take the ferry from Nathon Samui Seatran Pier to Khao Sanferry Nathon Samui Seatran Pier - Khao San
17hFly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane URT - BKK
- Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Nitas Rattanakosinbus
3h 47m฿1,075–3,389Train
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 86 Nakhon Si Thammarat - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
11h 39m฿340–1,020Drive 623.6 km
- Drive from Surat Thani to Bangkokcar 623.6 km
9h 9m฿2,389–3,450
Surat Thani to Bangkok by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Bangkok is to train via Bang Bamru which costs ฿220 - ฿1800 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Bangkok is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ฿1000 - ฿2800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surat Thani Bus Terminal and arriving at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Surat Thani to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from Phantip Travel Surat Thani and arriving at Khao San via Nathon Samui Seatran Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Surat Thani station to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Train Station and arriving at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Bang Bamru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Surat Thani and Bangkok is 596 km. The road distance is 623.6 km.
Book your Surat Thani to Bangkok ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Bangkok without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs ฿550 - ฿1200.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Surat Thani to Bangkok, including transfers.
Surat Thani to Bangkok bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Surat Thani Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Bangkok, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and Nok Air fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Sombat Tour operates a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿585–1,187 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,600
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,900
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–3,100
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210–1,600
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿210–1,600
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–570
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿220–36,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿220–280
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿530–580
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿585–1,187
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ฿910
- Express
- ฿585
- Phone
- +66 2 239 1039
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–950
- Book at
- Jarinthon Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 245 1045
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿649
- Book at
- Future Travel and Service
- Phone
- +66 2 212 1012
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Twin 2000
Bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿780
- Website
- The Twin 2000
- Phone
- 1348
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bangkok Mass Transit Authority
Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Nitas Rattanakosin
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿60
- Schedules at
- Bangkok Mass Transit Authority
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Na Thon Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿410
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
- Phone
- +66 2 243 1043
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Nathon Samui Seatran Pier to Khao San
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Surat Thani to Bangkok train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Surat Thani Train Station.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Bangkok is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ฿1000 - ฿2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿550 - ฿1200 and takes 9h 40m, you could also train via Bang Bamru, which costs ฿220 - ฿1800 and takes 10h 54m.
Surat Thani to Bangkok bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
Surat Thani to Bangkok train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Bang Bamru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surat Thani to Bangkok is 624 km. It takes approximately 9h 9m to drive from Surat Thani to Bangkok.
Book your Surat Thani to Bangkok train tickets online with 12go.asia.
Book your Surat Thani to Bangkok bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
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