Is there a direct ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

Fly from Bangkok to Surat Thani and then ferry across to Koh Samui – This is cheaper than flying directly to Koh Samui but the bus from the airport to the pier and the ferry across to Koh Samui add at least 3 hours to your travel time. Nok Air and Air Asia have 5 flights per day from Bangkok to Surat Thani.

How do I get from Bangkok to Koh Samui by train?

The train Bangkok Koh Samui will take you to the train station in Surat Thani in 10 hours 50 minutes, and from there you will have to get to Donsak Pier by shared transfer (2 hours), and then – to Koh Samui by ferry (its travel time is 1.5 hours).

What is the best way to get to Koh Samui?

For such a long trip, the best option is to book an overnight sleeper train that departs from Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok. The train arrives at Surat Thani station, where a bus/van will take you to Donsak pier to catch a ferry to Koh Samui. The bus plus the ferry trip takes about 4 hours.

Is there a ferry from Pattaya to Koh Samui?

You can also get from Pattaya to Koh Samui by Rong Rueang shuttles. In this case, the trip duration will be 15.5 hours, including all changes. The ferry travel time is 1.5-2 hours, its journey cost is $4.3. Ferries depart from the pier in Donsak every hour and arrive at Nathon pier in Koh Samui.

Can you fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

From Bangkok to Koh Samui by Plane Flying to Koh Samui is not only faster, but it’s also the only way to land directly on the island without changing transportation along the way. Up until a few years ago, Bangkok Air was the only airline that flew directly to the island, making flights inconvenient and expensive.

How far is Koh Samui from Bangkok by plane?

Travel distance from Bangkok to Koh Samui is about 760 km by land via Surat Thani or about 650 km by plane. The best and fastest option how to reach Koh Samui from Bangkok is to take a direct flight. Direct flight from Bangkok to Koh Samui takes about 1 hour and it costs about $40-120/pp.

How can I get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

From Bangkok to Koh Samui by Bus and Ferry. Your cheapest option to get to Koh Samui from Bangkok is to catch a bus (instead of a train) to Surat Thani, then change to a ferry or catamaran at the pier for the rest of the journey.

How do I get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

How do you get from Bangkok to the islands?

Facts. Basically, the fastest (and, not surprisingly most expensive) way to get to the islands from Bangkok is to fly from Bangkok to Ko Samui and then take a ferry to the island of your choice. The slowest (and cheapest) is to take a bus from Bangkok to Chumphon or Surat Thani and then take the night boat from there.

How to get to Ko Samui from Bangkok by train?

Bangkok to Ko Samui by train, walk and bus and ferry The journey time between Bangkok and Ko Samui is around 12h 7m and covers a distance of around 604 km. The fastest journey normally takes 11h 30m. Operated by State Railway of Thailand and Yellow Bus, the Bangkok to Ko Samui service departs from Bang Bamru and arrives in Koh Samui – Nathon.

How do I fly to Samui?

You can fly to Samui on a direct international flight or international flight via Bangkok and be connected with approved sealed flights as details below. For the flight via Bangkok, the ticket must be issued on the same booking with an international flight in conjunction with such approved Bangkok-Samui-Bangkok flights.

What companies run services between Bangkok and Ko Samui?

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand? Bangkok Airways flies from Bangkok to Ko Samui 4 times a day. Alternatively, The Transport Company operates a vehicle from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Ko Samui 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿340 – ฿800 and the journey takes 14h.

Can I travel freely around Koh Samui?

After spending 7 nights at Samui Extra Plus hotel, you will be allowed to travel freely around Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao but you will have to stay at an accommodation with a SHA+ certificate, which is issued by the Thai government for safety and health measures standards.