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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Yala is to car ferry and bus and train which costs ฿800 - ฿2000 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Yala is to fly and train which takes 7h 29m and costs ฿5500 - ฿13000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Yala?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Yala. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Yala via Surathani Talad Kaset Station, Hat Yai Bus Station and Pattani Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Yala?

The distance between Ko Samui and Yala is 534 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Yala without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Ko Samui to Yala, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Ko Samui to Yala bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Yala?

There are seven+ hotels available in Yala.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui to Yala by busferry, train, ferry, bus, 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 stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain 983
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
10h 29m
Car ferry, bus, train
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 Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Yalatrain 171
12h 11m
฿798–1,968
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Donsak Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Donsak Piers to Hat Yai Airportbus
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
11h 40m
฿4,130–7,770
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 Yalacar
7h 45m
฿1,896–2,609
Fly, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane USM - HDY
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
7h 29m
฿5,745–12,153
Bus and ferry, Minivan, Mini Bus, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Citybusferry
2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus
12h 5m

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

49Weekly Planes

4h 14mAverage Duration

฿3,415Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Yala.

Launch map view

Distance: 534.4 km
Duration: 10h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Yala. However, you can take the vehicle to Surat Thani Train station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Hat Yai, then take the train to Yala. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Yala via Donsak Pier, Donsak Piers, Hat Yai Airport, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai in around 11h 40m.

Airlines