What is the cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Ko Samui is to drive and car ferry which costs ฿500 - ฿700 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Ko Samui is to ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs ฿260 - ฿1600.

Is there a direct bus between Surat Thani and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Surat Thani to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Surathani Talad Kaset and arriving at Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Surat Thani Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct ferry between Surat Thani and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Surat Thani Town and arriving at Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Surat Thani to Ko Samui?

The distance between Surat Thani and Ko Samui is 79 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Surat Thani to Ko Samui?

Book your Surat Thani to Ko Samui ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

How do I travel from Surat Thani to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Surat Thani to Ko Samui without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs ฿260 - ฿1600.

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Ko Samui?

The ferry from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Surat Thani to Ko Samui bus from?

Surat Thani to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Phantip Travel, depart from Surathani Talad Kaset station.

Where does the Surat Thani to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Surat Thani to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Phantip Travel, arrive at Surat Thani Airport station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Surat Thani to Ko Samui?

Book your Surat Thani to Ko Samui bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3469+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Surat Thani to Ko Samui - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Surat Thani to Ko Samui by ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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1. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry Surat Thani Town - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
1h 45m
฿260–1,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset to Surat Thani Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus Surat Thani Airport - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
3h 15m
฿915–979
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Surat Thani to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
2h 42m
฿508–673

Surat Thani to Ko Samui by ferry

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 79.1 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Songserm operates a ferry from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm twice daily. Tickets cost ฿850–1,600 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surathani Talad Kaset to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm via Surat Thani Airport in around 3h 15m.

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