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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Ranong is to car ferry and bus and Minivan via Surat Thani which costs ฿500 - ฿650 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Ranong is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 7m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1800.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Ranong?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Ranong station. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Ranong Bus Station via Surat Thani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Ranong?

The distance between Ko Samui and Ranong is 331 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Ranong without a car is to bus and ferry and train and taxi which takes 6h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Ko Samui to Ranong, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Ranong bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Ranong bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Ranong bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Surat Thani City station.

Where can I stay near Ranong?

There are 68+ hotels available in Ranong.

Ko Samui to Ranong - 6 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, taxi, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui to Ranong by busferry, train, taxi, ferry, bus, 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.

Bus and ferry, train, taxi
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Lang Suantrain 86
3. Take the taxi from Lang Suan to Ranongtaxi
6h 12m
Car ferry, bus, Minivan via Surat Thani
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Townbus
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus
7h 5m
฿514–606
Ferry, Minivan
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Chumphon Train Stationferry Koh Samui Transfer - Chumphon Train Station
2. Take the bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Stationbus
9h 12m
฿866–1,825
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 Ranongcar
6h 7m
฿1,149–1,713
Bus and ferry, Minivan
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Citybusferry
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus
6h 34m
Car ferry, bus, Minivan
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus
7h 43m
฿565–657

Ko Samui to Ranong by ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

฿866Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Ranong.

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Distance: 331.4 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Ranong. However, you can take the vehicle to Surat Thani Train station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Lang Suan, then take the taxi to Ranong. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Ranong Bus Station via Chumphon Train Station and Chumphon in around 9h 12m.

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