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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi is to bus and ferry and bus which costs ฿920 and takes 15h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi is to fly and train which takes 5h 52m and costs ฿3700 - ฿15000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Kanchanaburi?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi?

The distance between Ko Samui and Kanchanaburi is 644 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 14h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Kanchanaburi?

There are 183+ hotels available in Kanchanaburi.

Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi - 11 ways to travel via train, plane

There are 11 ways to get from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi by plane, train, busferry, bus, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane USM - BKK
2. Take the train from Ban Chimphli to Kanchanaburitrain
5h 52m
฿3,725–14,146
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminalbus
15h 48m
฿920
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 Ban Pongtrain 32
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain
14h 52m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburi Bus Terminalbus
17h 41m
฿1,349–1,688
Fly Koh Samui Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane USM - DMK
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain
3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain
6h 7m
฿5,336–18,006
Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, train
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportbusferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane URT - BKK
3. Take the train from Ban Chimphli to Kanchanaburitrain
8h 53m
Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain
4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain
8h 53m
Bus and ferry to Nakhon Si Thammarat, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nakhon Pathomtrain
4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Kanchanaburitrain
9h 3m
฿1,750–5,650
Ferry, Minivan
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Khao San office
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburibus Southern Bangkok
18h 12m
฿1,301–1,840
Bus and ferry, Minivan
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Kanchanaburibus Southern Bangkok
19h 13m
฿1,242–1,442
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 Kanchanaburicar
12h 8m
฿2,628–3,841

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

174Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

฿2,644Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi.

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Distance: 643.8 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Kanchanaburi. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Nong Prue, Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the line 551 bus to Victory Monument, take the bus to สำนักงานอัยการจังหวัดตลิ่งชัน;Office of Provincial Public Prosecution of Taling Chan, walk to Ban Chimphli, then take the train to Kanchanaburi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Kanchanaburi via Surat Thani Train station, Surat Thani Train Station, Ban Pong, and Nakhon Phathom in around 14h 52m.

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