There are 4 ways to get from Surat Thani to Southern Thailand by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chauattrain 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
4h 39m฿179–1,022Bus
- Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to เชียรใหญ่;Chian Yaibus 761
6h 5mDrive 177.7 km
- Drive from Surat Thani to Southern Thailandcar 177.7 km
2h 53m฿663–957Taxi
- Take the taxi from Surat Thani to Southern Thailandtaxi 177.7 km
2h 53m฿1,200–1,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Southern Thailand is to train which costs ฿170 - ฿1100 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Southern Thailand is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ฿650 - ฿1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Surat Thani to Southern Thailand. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani City and arriving at เชียรใหญ่;Chian Yai via กระบี่. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Surat Thani station to Southern Thailand. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Train Station and arriving at Chauat via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Surat Thani and Southern Thailand is 199 km. The road distance is 177.7 km.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Southern Thailand without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ฿170 - ฿1100.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Surat Thani to Southern Thailand, including transfers.
Surat Thani to Southern Thailand bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Surat Thani City station.
Surat Thani to Southern Thailand train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Surat Thani Train Station.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Southern Thailand is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs ฿170 - ฿1100. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Southern Thailand?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chauat 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿55–900 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani City to Southern Thailand via Krabi Bus Terminal, กระบี่, and เชียรใหญ่;Chian Yai in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Chauat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿55–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿55–75
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿310–340
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- [email protected]
- Website
- lomprayah.com
Bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- lomprayah.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from กระบี่ to เชียรใหญ่;Chian Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿200–280
- Website
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Surat Thani to Southern Thailand bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Krabi Bus Terminal station.
Surat Thani to Southern Thailand train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Chauat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surat Thani to Southern Thailand is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Surat Thani to Southern Thailand.
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