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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi is to ferry and train via Chumphon which costs ฿550 - ฿1800 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs ฿5000 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Ratchaburi?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Ratchaburi via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal and Phetchaburi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi?

The distance between Ko Samui and Ratchaburi is 638 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi without a car is to ferry and train via Chumphon which takes 11h 35m and costs ฿550 - ฿1800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Ko Samui to Ratchaburi bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ratchaburi?

There are 190+ hotels available in Ratchaburi.

Ko Samui to Ratchaburi - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi by plane, train, ferry, busferry, 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.

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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain
5h 14m
฿3,726–10,586
Ferry, train via Chumphon
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Chumphon Train Stationferry
3. Take the train from Chumphon to Ratchaburitrain
11h 35m
฿559–1,758
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hinbusferry
2. Take the train from Hua Hin to Ratchaburitrain 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
13h 46m
฿1,529–2,394
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hinferry Koh Samui Transfer - Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin
2. Take the train from Hua Hin to Ratchaburitrain 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
13h 50m
฿1,065–2,782
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 Ratchaburitrain
5h 8m
฿5,271–12,006
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 Ratchaburitrain
8h 1m
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 Ratchaburitrain
8h 16m
฿2,085–4,750
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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ratchaburitrain
8h 22m
Bus and ferry, bus, Minivan
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 Phetchaburibus
3. Take the bus from Phetchaburi to Ratchaburibus
18h 40m
฿916–2,447
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 Ratchaburicar
10h 51m
฿2,460–3,783

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

191Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

฿2,770Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi.

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Distance: 637.9 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Ratchaburi. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to ARL ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ;Arl Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the train to ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, walk to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, take the subway to MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, walk to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, then take the train to Ratchaburi. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ratchaburi via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Chumphon Train Station, and Chumphon in around 11h 35m.

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