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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Cha-am is to ferry which costs ฿1000 - ฿1700 and takes 12h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Cha-am is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs ฿4900 - ฿15000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Cha-am via Pralarn Pier and Hua Hin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

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

The distance between Ko Samui and Cha-am is 543 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Cha-am without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Ko Samui to Cha-am, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Cha-am bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Pralarn Pier station.

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

Ko Samui to Cha-am bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Hua Hin station.

Where can I stay near Cha-am?

There are 482+ hotels available in Cha-am.

Ko Samui to Cha-am - 7 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Cha-am by busferry, train, ferry, car ferry, car, 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.

Bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train station
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hua Hin32
10h 14m
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Hua Hin Clock TowerKoh Samui Transfer - Hua Hin Clock Tower / ...
12h 29m
฿1,031–1,670
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hin
12h 35m
฿2,615–2,794
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Cha-am
9h 33m
฿2,296–3,308
Fly Koh Samui Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)USM - BKK
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
6h 47m
฿3,652–10,648
Fly Koh Samui Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)USM - DMK
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
6h 40m
฿4,910–14,563
Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airport
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)URT - BKK
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
9h 48m

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

174Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

฿2,603Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Cha-am.

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Distance: 542.6 km
Duration: 10h 14m

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

Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Hua Hin Clock Tower twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 11h. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hin twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,750 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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