There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Lipa Noi by plane, train, ferry, bus and 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 3h 2m
Cheapest option
Train, ferry • 11h 45m
4 alternative options
Bus and ferry • 12h 36m
Train, bus and ferry • 15h 21m
Bus and ferry via Ratchadamnoen Avenue • 15h 36m
Drive, car ferry • 11h 44m
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Koh Samui (USM) flights
The flight time between Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Koh Samui (USM) is around 1h 10m and covers a distance of around 467 km. The fastest flight normally takes 1h 5m. Services are operated by Bangkok Airways. Typically 27 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Flight route information
First and last flights
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Koh Samui (USM) flight schedules
Flights departing Sunday, October 24, 2021
Flights departing Monday, October 25, 2021
Flights departing Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Flights departing Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Rules to follow in Thailand
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Observe COVID-19 safety rules
Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
COVID-19 help in Thailand
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1422
Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently travel restrictions within Thailand.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lipa Noi is 1422.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lipa Noi is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Lipa Noi is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1422.
Last updated: 20 Oct 2021
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Lipa Noi is to bus and ferry which costs ฿850 - ฿900 and takes 12h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Lipa Noi is to fly which costs ฿3100 - ฿8500 and takes 3h 2m.
The distance between Bangkok and Lipa Noi is 478 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Lipa Noi without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 36m and costs ฿850 - ฿900.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Bangkok to Lipa Noi, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Samui Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Bangkok Airways offers flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Samui Airport.
There are 1101+ hotels available in Lipa Noi. Prices start at ฿3750 per night.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs ฿40 - ฿55.
- Distance: 477.5 km
- Duration: 3h 2m
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Lipa Noi, Thailand?
Bangkok Airways flies from Bangkok to Lipa Noi 4 times a day. Alternatively, Raja Ferry operates a vehicle from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿650 and the journey takes 12h 30m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2100 - ฿9500
- Phone
- 1690
- webmaster.srt@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Bang Sue Junction to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿190 - ฿1500
- Website
- http://www.railway.co.th/main/timetable/time-train.html
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Schedules at
- http://procurement.railway.co.th/checktime/checktime.asp?lenguage=Eng
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190 - ฿280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700 - ฿950
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿410 - ฿600
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1100 - ฿1500
Train from Hua Lamphong to Chumphon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿150 - ฿1400
- Website
- http://www.railway.co.th/main/timetable/time-train.html
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Schedules at
- http://procurement.railway.co.th/checktime/checktime.asp?lenguage=Eng
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150 - ฿250
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿650 - ฿900
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿360 - ฿500
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1000 - ฿1400
- Phone
- 02 2768 211-2
- info@rajaferryport.com
- Website
- rajaferryport.com
Bus and ferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650
- Schedules at
- rajaferryport.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +662 629 3415
- info@songserm.com
- Website
- songserm.com
Bus and ferry from Chumphon Train Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900
- Schedules at
- songserm.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 0863036540
- krungsiamairbus@gmail.com
- Website
- krungsiamtour.com
Bus and ferry from Ratchadamnoen Avenue to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier
- Phone
- +66 (0) 2629 0011
- info@lomprayah.com
- Website
- lomprayah.com
Ferry from Lomprayah Tapee River Surat Thani City to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿550 - ฿750
- Schedules at
- lomprayah.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 02 2768 211-2
- info@rajaferryport.com
- Website
- rajaferryport.com
Car ferry from Don Sak Pier to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿140
- Schedules at
- rajaferryport.com
- Book at
- rajaferryport.com
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