What is the cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui is to Minivan and bus and ferry which costs ฿650 - ฿1200 and takes 12h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ฿4900 - ฿15000.

Is there a direct bus between Cha-am and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Cha-am to Ko Samui?

The distance between Cha-am and Ko Samui is 374 km.

How do I travel from Cha-am to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui without a car is to ferry which takes 11h 13m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1700.

How long does it take to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 11h 13m to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cha-am to Ko Samui bus from?

Cha-am to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.

Where does the Cha-am to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Cha-am to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 2949+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Cha-am to Ko Samui - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus and ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cha-am to Ko Samui by ferry, train, busferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Koh Samui TransferHua Hin Clock Tower - Koh Samui Transfer / ...
11h 13m
฿1,026–1,663
Minivan, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
12h 30m
฿670–1,162
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani Train Station85
2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
11h 19m
฿1,034–2,591
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Pralarn Pier
11h 48m
฿1,791–2,158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cha-am to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pier
9h 29m
฿2,196–3,071
Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)BKK - USM
6h 57m
฿3,631–11,154
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)DMK - USM
6h 35m
฿4,989–14,569
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Surat Thani, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Surat Thani (URT)DMK - URT
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
9h 6m
฿1,767–3,797

Cha-am to Ko Samui by train, foot, and ferry

14Weekly Services

11h 13mAverage Duration

฿1,026Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.6 km
Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Koh Samui Transfer twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,000–1,800 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Hua Hin to Pralarn Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,750 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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