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

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui is to ferry which costs ฿1100 - ฿1500 and takes 13h 45m.

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 11m and costs ฿3600 - ฿12000.

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 525 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 ferry which takes 13h 45m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 2956+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Bangkok to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui by plane, ferry, train, busferry, 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane BKK - USM
3h 11m
฿3,660–11,160
Ferry
cheapest
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
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85
2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
14h 39m
฿1,313–3,478
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
฿2,962–4,074
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
฿4,929–15,972
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
฿1,933–3,747
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
฿1,701–3,244
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Surat Thani, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT)plane BKK - URT
2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 2m
฿1,994–4,044

Bangkok to Ko Samui by ferry

7Weekly Ferries

13h 45mAverage Duration

฿1,100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bangkok to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 524.6 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Bangkok Airways flies from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) hourly. 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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