Bangkok to Koh Samui

Bangkok to Koh Samui

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$35
$505

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Bangkok to Koh Samui Schedule

Bangkok to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services SUV 4pax Any time฿ 15,840
Bangkok Air Economy #PG110505:50 - 07:00฿ 3,513
Bangkok Air Economy #PG110506:30 - 08:00฿ 5,250
Bangkok Air Business #PG112109:25 - 10:35฿ 6,260
Bangkok Air Economy 10:00 - 14:25฿ 7,410
Bangkok Air Economy #PG27312:25 - 13:50$ 206
Bangkok Air Economy #PG115914:15 - 15:20฿ 4,260
Bangkok Air Economy #PG17317:10 - 18:40฿ 4,850
Transport Co Express 18:15 - 05:48$ 15.58
Bangkok Air Economy #PG19120:50 - 22:00฿ 4,260

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$32
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day15
Distance755 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Krungsiam Tour, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Nok Air, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railways

Bangkok to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

DT
I was 40 min boarding and they don’t want register me for no reason On ticket un can register 15min before go
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Sep 27, 2023
OT
Good Main Drive from Bangkok to suritami, but with many stops, because Driver was checking Bus engine. One good Main Stop at a Bistro at the Highway for eating. About 2-3 Pick ups and Drops of people joining. All in all good, but arrived in suritami WE lost 2 hours because they let us sit and wait in Bistro and Bus, top collect more people. Then drove arround 30 MinutesJust arround suritami top Pick Up Others and than finally changed from the van to an old Bus. After that a 60 Minutes Drive to the harbour and another 90 Minutes for ferry Transport to Koh samui
Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Sep 15, 2023
LB
The coach broke down multiple times but despite this the poor guys kept trying to fix it which was good and they did finally do it so we could carry on. The organisation was ok, unfortunately I had booked for the wrong day and they still managed to squeeze us in which was incredible! Communication was not ideal so we didn’t really know what was going on when the coach broke down but all good in the end and only 2 hours late from the predicted time!
Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Sep 9, 2023
S
Very hard to sleep on this bus
Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Sep 5, 2023
MS
4 hours too late. Because the bus hit another bus during parking. They need to wait for the insurance and they needed to repair the mirror of the bus till we could continue driving. Change the seat was not free because the boss did not allow. This is not written in the contract. The seats are not very comfortable. Going by ferry was in time and good.
Bus Bus + Van + Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Aug 24, 2023
RP
I had a great experience. The VIP bus is extremely comfortable and if you manage to sleep the time will fly.
Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), Aug 1, 2023
M
Good organization, not particularly comfortable, blankets not so clean
Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Jul 19, 2023
LS
We were a little skeptical after reading some of the negative reviews, but we were really happy with our experience. Yes there is no break throughout, however we had a toilet available at all times, water provided on the comfortable coach and we came prepared with snacks. For the distance you are travelling, the price is really reasonable! Would definitely use again and recommend :)
Bus Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jun 15, 2023
PN
The bus took off at 7 pm. Everyone was asleep, but woken at 11.30pm to have dinner. Would preferred to remain asleep. We arrived at 4am at a place where we had to switch busses and had to wait there for 1,5 hours for the next bus to arrive. Overall not much sleep during the trip.
Bus VIP 32, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Jun 6, 2023
SL
Everything was good. Just because the toilet inside the bus and there’s some smell came out…
Ferry Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Jun 1, 2023
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How to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Samui is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+ferry+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 504.21 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry+van which will set you back mere USD 34.07.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 20 hours to travel between Bangkok and Koh Samui depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Koh Samui. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus+ferry+train does a much slower job and take about 19h 25m to reach Koh Samui.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Samui can be as cheap as USD 34.07 if you opt for a Montanatip bus+ferry+van and as expensive as USD 504.21 if you buy a Glassflower taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Koh Samui ?

  • 6 by Bus+Ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Khao San Lomprayah until 21:00 Khao San Lomprayah
  • 1 by Ferry+Train+Van from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 18:50 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station until 18:50 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 19:00 Khao San Montanatip until 19:00 Khao San Montanatip
  • 7 from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Bangkok Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Koh Samui.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangkok to Koh Samui, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 84.76.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangkok and Koh Samui

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bangkok and Koh Samui

BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Bangkok and Koh Samui

Nok Air (นกแอร์)

What is the most popular transport to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry+Train+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 12% chosen Ferry+Train+Van
  • 11% decided to fly
  • 11% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 10% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 9% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 9% chosen Bus+Van
  • 7% chosen Bus+Ferry+Train
  • 7% chosen Ferry+Train
  • 7% chosen Train+Bus+Ferry
  • 7% chosen Train+Ferry
  • 5% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 1% Other