What is the cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Big Buddha?

The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Big Buddha is to drive and car ferry which costs ฿470 - ฿800 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Big Buddha?

The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Big Buddha is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 3m and costs ฿470 - ฿800.

Is there a direct bus between Surat Thani and Big Buddha?

No, there is no direct bus from Surat Thani to Big Buddha. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Town Transfer and arriving at Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct ferry between Surat Thani and Big Buddha?

No, there is no direct ferry from Surat Thani to Big Buddha. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer and arriving at Bangrak Pier via Koh Phangan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Surat Thani to Big Buddha?

The distance between Surat Thani and Big Buddha is 143 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Surat Thani to Big Buddha?

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How do I travel from Surat Thani to Big Buddha without a car?

The best way to get from Surat Thani to Big Buddha without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs ฿1900 - ฿2200.

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Big Buddha?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Surat Thani to Big Buddha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surat Thani to Big Buddha bus from?

Surat Thani to Big Buddha bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Surat Thani Town Transfer station.

Where does the Surat Thani to Big Buddha bus arrive?

Surat Thani to Big Buddha bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotel station.

Where can I stay near Big Buddha?

There are 3870+ hotels available in Big Buddha.

Surat Thani to Big Buddha - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Surat Thani to Big Buddha by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town Transfer to Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotelbus Surat Thani Town Transfer - Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotel
3h 36m
฿1,900–2,200
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry Surat Thani Hotel Transfer - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry
5h 40m
฿379–824
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Surat Thani to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
3h 3m
฿475–765

Surat Thani to Big Buddha by ferry and foot

7Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

฿379Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.3 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, Thailand?

Boonsiri Ferry operates a bus from Surat Thani Town Transfer to Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service Exclude Mountain Hotel once daily. Tickets cost ฿900 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Big Buddha via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan, and Bangrak Pier in around 5h 40m.

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