There are 5 ways to get from Surat Thani to Kantang by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Suratthani to Trangbus 488
4h 28m฿165–300Train via Thung Song
cheapest- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Thung Songtrain 85
- Take the train from Thung Song to Kantangtrain 167
5h 12m฿62–1,042Drive 229.5 km
- Drive from Surat Thani to Kantangcar 229.5 km
3h 25m฿880–1,270Taxi
- Take the taxi from Surat Thani to Kantangtaxi 229.5 km
3h 25m฿1,500–1,900Train
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Kantangtrain 167
5h 27m฿90–280
Surat Thani to Kantang by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Kantang is to train which costs ฿90 - ฿280 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Kantang is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ฿850 - ฿1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Surat Thani to Kantang. However, there are services departing from Suratthani and arriving at Trang via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Surat Thani station to Kantang. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Train Station and arriving at Kantang via Thung Song. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Surat Thani and Kantang is 229 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Kantang without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 28m and costs ฿160 - ฿300.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Surat Thani to Kantang, including transfers.
Surat Thani to Kantang bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Suratthani station.
Surat Thani to Kantang train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Surat Thani Train Station.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Kantang is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 28m and costs ฿160 - ฿300. Alternatively, you can train via Thung Song, which costs ฿60 - ฿1100 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Kantang, Thailand?
Local Bus Thailand operates a bus from Suratthani to Trang hourly. Tickets cost ฿160 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Kantang via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, and Thung Song in around 5h 12m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Thung Song
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿55–1,200
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Thung Song to Kantang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿20–180
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Kantang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿90–280
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Thung Song
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Bus from Suratthani to Trang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–1,900
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Muang Surat Thani
- Phone
- +66 62 073 5090
Taxi Surat Thani Group
- Phone
- +66 61 623 8333
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Booking & Getting There
Surat Thani to Kantang bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Trang station.
Surat Thani to Kantang train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Thung Song station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surat Thani to Kantang is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Surat Thani to Kantang.
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