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How to get fromThap Sakae to Ko Samuiby train, bus, ferry, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thap Sakae to Ko Samui by train, bus, ferry, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Thap Sakae to Chumphontrain train 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
    2. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus bus Chumphon Town - Bangrak Seatran Pier
    6h 10m
    ฿2,244–3,313

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thap Sakae to Chumphontrain train 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
    2. Take the ferry from Chumphon Train Station to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry Chumphon Train Station - Koh Samui Transfer
    10h 5m
    ฿493–1,712

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Thap Sakae to Chumphontrain train 169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan
    2. Take the busferry from Chumphon Train Station to Pralarn Pierbusferry bus ferry
    10h 41m
    ฿1,437–2,256

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Thap Sakae to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    7h 15m
    ฿1,555–2,329

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Thap Sakae to Chumphontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    8h 40m
    ฿1,498–2,872

  6. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from ทับสะแก;Thap Sakae to สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่bus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BKK - USM
    7h 51m
    ฿3,949–12,076

  7. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from ทับสะแก;Thap Sakae to สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่bus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DMK - USM
    8h 3m
    ฿5,519–15,561

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar185Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,749Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 449.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Thap Sakae, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Thap Sakae to Ko Samui. However, you can take the train to Chumphon, walk to Chumphon Town, take the bus to Bangrak Seatran Pier, then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thap Sakae to Koh Samui Transfer via Chumphon and Chumphon Train Station in around 10h 5m.

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