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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Bangkok is to bus and ferry which costs ฿700 - ฿1100 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Bangkok is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs ฿4900 - ฿17000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Bangkok?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lipa Noi Pier and arriving at Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Bangkok?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Koh Samui Transfer and arriving at Boonsiri Khao San office. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Bangkok?

The distance between Ko Samui and Bangkok is 523 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Bangkok without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 12h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Ko Samui to Bangkok, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Bangkok bus services, operated by Raja Ferry, depart from Lipa Noi Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Bangkok bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Bangkok bus services, operated by Raja Ferry, arrive at Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San station.

Where can I stay near Bangkok?

There are 5293+ hotels available in Bangkok.

Ko Samui to Bangkok - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Ko Samui to Bangkok by plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly Koh Samui Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane USM - BKK
2. Take the bus from สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ to นิทรรศน์รัตนโกสินทร์;Nitas Rattanakosinbus
2h 26m
฿3,785–11,153
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
15h
฿700–1,100
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain 32
12h 51m
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
14h
฿1,100–1,500
Fly Koh Samui Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane USM - DMK
2h 19m
฿4,925–16,093
Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Don Mueang International Airport
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportbusferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane URT - DMK
5h 6m
Bus and ferry to Nakhon Si Thammarat, fly to Don Mueang International Airport
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airportbusferry
2. Fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane NST - DMK
5h 16m
฿1,650–3,250
Ferry via ซอยอนามัย;Soi Anamai
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry
22h 50m
฿3,512–3,525
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Bangkokcar
11h 53m
฿2,896–4,008

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

174Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

฿2,654Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Bangkok.

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Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San office once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 14h. Alternatively, Raja Ferry operates a vehicle from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,092 and the journey takes 15h. Sombat Tour also services this route once daily.

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