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

The cheapest way to get from Ranong to Ko Samui is to Minivan and ferry which costs ฿460 - ฿900 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ranong to Ko Samui is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700.

Is there a direct bus between Ranong and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Ranong station to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Ranong Bus Station and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Surathani Talad Kaset and Surat Thani Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Ranong to Ko Samui?

The distance between Ranong and Ko Samui is 280 km.

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

The best way to get from Ranong to Ko Samui without a car is to Minivan and ferry which takes 7h 41m and costs ฿460 - ฿900.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Ranong to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Ranong to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Ranong Bus Station.

Where does the Ranong to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Ranong to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Surat Thani station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3109+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Ranong to Ko Samui - 4 ways to travel via Minivan, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Ranong to Ko Samui by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Minivan, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry Surat Thani Hotel Transfer - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
7h 41m
฿460–855
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ranong to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
6h 6m
฿1,119–1,659
Minivan, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Donsak Pierbus
3. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry
8h 7m
฿520–1,565
Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
8h 10m
฿1,339–1,659

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ranong to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 279.8 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Ranong to Ko Samui. However, you can take the bus to Surat Thani, walk to Surat Thani Hotel Transfer, then take the ferry to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ranong to Ko Samui via Raja Ferry Donsak Pier and Lipa Noi Pier in around 6h 6m.

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