What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui is to bus and ferry which costs ฿700 - ฿1200 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs ฿5000 - ฿17000.

Is there a direct bus between Bangkok and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct ferry between Bangkok and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Boonsiri Khao San office and arriving at Koh Samui Transfer. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Bangkok to Ko Samui?

The distance between Bangkok and Ko Samui is 541 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 50m and costs ฿700 - ฿1200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Ko Samui bus from?

Bangkok to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where does the Bangkok to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Bangkok to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bangkok to Ko Samui?

Book your Bangkok to Ko Samui bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3006+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Bangkok to Ko Samui - 7 ways to travel via Publich Van, plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, 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.

Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane BKK - USM
3h 29m
฿4,030–13,139
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
12h 50m
฿700–1,200
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
13h 45m
฿1,100–1,500
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bangkok to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
11h 49m
฿2,693–3,827
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Koh Samui Airport
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane DMK - USM
3h 13m
฿5,281–16,233
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Surat Thani, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane DMK - URT
2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
5h 39m
฿1,928–3,814
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane DMK - NST
2. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 39m
฿1,702–3,615

Bangkok to Ko Samui by busferry

21Weekly Busferry

12h 50mAverage Duration

฿700Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 540.9 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Sombat Tour operates a vehicle from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿722 and the journey takes 12h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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