1. Train + Ferry to Koh Samui
2. Bus + Boat to Koh Samui
3. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Samui
4. Bus + Flight to Koh Samui
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From Hua Hin to Koh Samui you can get by train, bus, car + ferry / flight.
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- Travel distance from Hua Hin to Koh Samui in Thailand is about 560 km via Surat Thani town. There are 4 options how you can get to Koh Samui from Hua Hin – travel by train + ferry, bus + ferry, taxi + ferry or bus/train + flight via Bangkok. The best and fast option how to go to Koh Samui from Hua Hin is to travel via Bangkok by bus/train + plane. Travel by bus or train to Bangkok and from Bangkok you can take a direct flight to Koh Samui. Travel by train/bus + plane from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Bangkok) takes about 6-10 hours and it costs about $45-140/pp. There is no direct flight to Koh Samui from Hua Hin.
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- Another cheap option of transfer from Hua Hin to Koh Samui is to travel by train + ferry/boat via Surat Thani town. Travel by train + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) takes about 10-15 hour and it costs about $15-35/pp. By this way you can also travel by tourist bus or private car to Surat Thani town and from this town you can take a ferry or boat to Koh Samui. Travel by bus + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) takes about 13-16 hours and it costs about $30-50/pp. Travel by private taxi/car + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui via Surat Thani takes about 9-12 hours and it costs about $270-285, it is the most expensive way of transfer.
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- If you are already in Hua Hin, you can also travel to Koh Samui via Chumphon. Chumphon is about 270 km south of Hua Hin and from this city you can travel by ferry or boat to Koh Tao and from Koh Tao you can travel by another boat to Koh Samui. It is a good idea if you want to visit Chumphon, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are the closest islands to Koh Samui and you should definitely visit these islands if you are already in Koh Samui. There are various boats or ferries between Koh Tao – Koh Phangan – Koh Samui. Koh Samui is the most popular tourist island in the Gulf of Thailand, offers various tourist activities, nice beaches and tourist boat trips. Read the instructions how you can reach Koh Samui from Hua Hin below in this article and book your tickets easily online.
| Transfer Mode – Hua Hin to Koh Samui | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Train + Ferry | 10-15 hours | $15-35/pp |
| Bus + Ferry | 13-16 hours | $30-50/pp |
| Private Car + Ferry | 9-12 hours | $270-285 |
| Train / Bus + Flight (via Bangkok) | 6-10 hours | $45-140/pp |
How do I get from Hua Hin to Koh Samui?
1. TRAIN + FERRY from Hua Hin to Koh Samui
A) TRAIN from Hua Hin to Surat Thani
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- from Hua Hin to Surat Thani you can travel by train of Thai Railways
- travel by train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani takes about 7.5-8 hours
- travel by train from Hua Hin to Surat Thani costs costs about $6-15/pp
- there are seat 2nd + 3rd class trains to Surat Thani Railway Station
- you can check current Thailand Railway Map
B) FERRY / SPEEDBOAT from Surat Thani to Koh Samui
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- from Surat Thani to Koh Samui you can travel by ferry or speedboat
- travel time by ferry / boat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui is about 1.5-4 hours
- travel by ferry / boat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui costs about $8-18/pp
- you can travel by minivan + ferry from Surat Thani Railway Station
- ferries and boats depart from Tapee pier – Laem Thuat, Donsak Pier
- ferries and boats arrive to Na Thon Koh Samui, Lipa Noi or Bangrak Seatran Pier
2. BUS + FERRY from Hua Hin to Koh Samui
A) BUS from Hua Hin to Surat Thani
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- from Hua Hin to Surat Thani you can also travel by tourist bus
- travel by bus from Hua Hin to Surat Thani takes about 11 hours
- travel by tourist bus from Hua Hin to Surat Thani costs about $21/pp
- bus companies to Surat Thani: Montanatip
B) SPEEDBOAT / FERRY from Surat Thani to Koh Samui
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- from Surat Thani to Koh Samui you can take a ferry or speedboat
- travel time by speedboat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui is about 1.5-4 hours
- travel by speedboat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui costs about $8-18/pp
- there are various modern ferries or speedboats to Na Thon Koh Samui, Lipa Noi or Bangrak Seatran Pier
3. TAXI/CAR + FERRY from Hua Hin to Koh Samui
A) TAXI / CAR from Hua Hin to Surat Thani
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- from Hua Hin to Surat Thani you can travel by private car, taxi or minivan
- travel by by private car, taxi or minivan from Hua Hin to Surat Thani takes about 6 hours
- travel by private car, taxi from Hua Hin to Surat Thani costs about $265/car
- private company from Hua Hin to Surat Thani: Mr.Toon
- you can book private car to Surat Thani online
B) FERRY / SPEEDBOAT from Surat Thani to Koh Samui
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- from Surat Thani to Koh Samui you can travel by ferries or speedboats
- transfer by ferry / boat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui takes about 1.5-4 hours
- transfer by ferry / boat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui costs about $8-18/pp
- you can book ferry tickets to Koh Samui online in advance
4. BUS / TRAIN + FLIGHT from Hua Hin to Koh Samui
A) BUS or TRAIN from Hua Hin to Bangkok
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- travel distance from Hua Hin to Bangkok is about 200 km by road
- from Hua Hin to Bangkok you can travel by tourist bus/minivan or train of Thai Railways
- travel time by tourist bus or train from Hua Hin to Bangkok is about 2-4 hours
- travel by tourist bus / minivan or train from Hua Hin to Bangkok costs costs about $4-16/pp
- read this article: How to travel to Bangkok from Hua Hin?
B) DIRECT FLIGHT from Koh Samui to Bangkok
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- from Bangkok to Koh Samui you can travel by plane – direct flight
- direct flights from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang Airport to Koh Samui Airport take about 1 hour
- airlines from Bangkok to Koh Samui: Bangkok Air, Thai Airways, Lion Air, Nok Air…
- one-way direct flight from Bangkok to Koh Samui costs about $40-120/pp
- flights to Samui International Airport from Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport
- read this article: How to travel to Koh Samui from Bangkok?
❓ FAQ + TIPS — Travel from Hua Hin to Koh Samui:
1. How to book tickets or flights from Hua Hin to Koh Samui?
2. What is the travel time from Hua Hin to Koh Samui?
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- Transfer by train + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) takes about 10-15 hours.
- Transfer by bus + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) takes about 13-16 hours.
- Transfer by taxi/car + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) takes about 9-12 hours.
- Transfer by train/bus + plane from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Bangkok) takes about 6-10 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Hua Hin to Koh Samui?
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- Transport by train + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) costs about $15-35/pp.
- Transport by bus + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) costs about $30-50/pp.
- Transport by taxi/car + ferry from Hua Hin to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) costs about $270-285.
- Transport by train/bus + plane from Hua Hin to Koh Samui(via Bangkok) costs about $45-140/pp.
4. What is the travel distance from Hua Hin to Koh Samui?
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- Travel distance from Hua Hin to Koh Samui is about 560 km via Surat Thani (by train/bus + ferry).
5. What is the cheapest way of transport from Hua Hin to Koh Samui?
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- The most cheapest way how to get to Koh Samui from Hua Hin in Thailand is to travel by train + ferry / speedboat via Surat Thani. The most cheapest option of transfer to Koh Samui should cost about $15-20/pp.
6. What is the best way of transfer from Hua Hin to Koh Samui?
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- The best and fastest option of transfer to Koh Samui from Hua Hin is to travel by bus/train + plane via Bangkok. There are various minivans or buses and trains to Bangkok and direct flight from Bangkok to Koh Samui.
7. Is there a direct flight to Koh Samui from Hua Hin?
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- No, Hua Hin has an airport, but there are direct flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui Airport.
8. Is there also another travel route how to reach Koh Samui?
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- Yes, you can also travel via Chumphon. You can go to Chumphon from Hua Hin by train, bus or car and from Chumphon you can travel to Koh Samui by boat / ferry via Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. There are boats from Chumphon to Koh Tao and from Koh Tao to Koh Samui. Chumphon town is about 270 km south of Hua Hin town.
9. How and where to book hotel in Koh Samui?
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- Koh Samui is a big tourist island and offers a large number of various beach hotels, guesthouses or private luxury beach resorts. Search and book your hotel, guesthouse, bungalow or beach resort in Koh Samui in Thailand online here > Book resort / hotel in Koh Samui.
10. Where you can also travel from Koh Samui? What to visit?
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- The closest islands to Koh Samui are Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. There are various ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan and from Koh Samui to Koh Tao. You can also travel to Surat Thani town by speedboat or ferry.
11. What are the most popular and beautiful islands in Thailand?
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- Thailand has a lot of beautiful islands also accessible for tourists. Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Phuket or Koh Phi Phi….there are many islands. You should read this article about 13 Best Islands in Thailand.
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