There are 7 ways to get from U-Tapao to Ko Samui by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport
best- Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane UTP - USM
3h 37m฿3,121–11,396Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Lat Krabangtrain 888
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
16h 50m฿1,617–3,391Train, ferry
- Take the train from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Khlong Tantrain 888
- Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry
12h 36m฿2,072–3,542Bus
- Take the bus from Ban Chang to Southern Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal to Thongsala Pier Koh Phanganbus Southern Bus Terminal - Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan
13h 17m฿1,930–1,982Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Lat Krabangtrain
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane BKK - USM
7h 9m฿2,942–9,765Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus
- Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Koh Samui Transferferry Pattaya Boonsiri Office - Koh Samui Transfer
21h 32m฿2,989–3,104Drive, car ferry
- Drive from U-Tapao to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
- Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
13h 16m฿4,086–5,858
U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from U-Tapao to Ko Samui is to train which costs ฿1600 - ฿3400 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from U-Tapao to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs ฿3100 - ฿12000.
No, there is no direct bus from U-Tapao to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Ban Chang and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Southern Bus Terminal and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from U-Tapao to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Ban Plu Ta Luang and arriving at Lomprayah Nathon Pier via Arl Lat Krabang, Mrt Phetchaburi and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
The distance between U-Tapao and Ko Samui is 394 km.
The best way to get from U-Tapao to Ko Samui without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 36m and costs ฿2000 - ฿3600.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from U-Tapao to Ko Samui, including transfers.
U-Tapao to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Rayong Tour, depart from Ban Chang station.
U-Tapao to Ko Samui train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Ban Plu Ta Luang station.
The best way to get from U-Tapao to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs ฿3100 - ฿12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1900 - ฿2000 and takes 13h 17m, you could also train, which costs ฿1600 - ฿3400 and takes 16h 50m.
What companies run services between U-Tapao, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?
Bangkok Airways flies from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from U-Tapao to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Ban Chang, Southern Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal, Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan, and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier in around 13h 17m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport to Koh Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–9,500
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–7,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Khlong Tan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Lat Krabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- 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)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
Train from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Lat Krabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- 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)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
- Phone
- +66 2 259 1059
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,433
- Book at
- Van2Travel Train
- Phone
- +66 81 657 3322
- Website
- rayongtour1989.com
Bus from Ban Chang to Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿260–290
- Book at
- 12go
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- [email protected]
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal to Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,550
- Website
- Next Step Journey
- Phone
- +66 8-0357-1251
- [email protected]
- Website
- swbbus.com
Bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿240–330
- Schedules at
- swbbus.com
- Phone
- +66 2 247 1047
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
- Phone
- +66 86 2730389
- [email protected]
- Website
- Songserm
Ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700–1,300
- Website
- Songserm
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Koh Samui Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–2,700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿220–270
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
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Booking & Getting There
U-Tapao to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Rayong Tour, arrive at Southern Terminal station.
U-Tapao to Ko Samui train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Lat Krabang station.
There are 3465+ hotels available in Ko Samui.


















