The average bus between Bangkok and Ko Samui takes 14h 12m and the fastest bus takes 12h 50m. There is at least one bus per day from Bangkok to Ko Samui. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Bangkok and Ko Samui. The earliest departure is at 7:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bangkok is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Ko Samui at 9:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangkok station and arriving at Ko Samui station. Services depart once daily, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 14h 12m.
Bangkok to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
Bangkok to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.
Book your Bangkok to Ko Samui bus tickets online with Sombat Tour and Raja Ferry.
The distance between Bangkok and Ko Samui is 473.1 km. The road distance is 725 km.
Sombat Tour operates a vehicle from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿700–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.