How to go → KOH SAMUI to BANGKOK? ☀️

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How to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok? You can travel by ferry/boat + train, bus, car or flight.

1. Ferry + Train to Bangkok
2. Ferry + Bus to Bangkok
3. Ferry + Taxi to Bangkok
4. Flights to Bangkok
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From Koh Samui to Bangkok you can get by ferry + train, bus, car, flight.

    • Travel distance from Koh Samui to Bangkok is about 760 km by land via Surat Thani or about 650 km by plane from Samui Airport. There are 4 options how you can get to Bangkok from Koh Samui – take a direct flight or travel by ferry + train, bus or private car via Surat Thani town. The best and fastest way of getting to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is to take a direct flight from Samui International Airport. Direct flight to Bangkok from Koh Samui takes about 1-1.5 hour and it costs about $70-160/pp. Another way is to travel by land via Surat Thani. The most cheapest way how you can reach Bangkok from Koh Samui is to travel by ferry/boat + train via Surat Thani.
    • Travel by ferry + train from Koh Samui to Bangkok takes about 14-16 hours and it costs about $30+/pp. There are a lot of ferries or boats to Surat Thani and seat or sleeper trains from Surat Thani Railway Station to Bangkok. You can also travel by ferry + tourist bus, there are some tourist buses from Surat Thani to Bangkok. Travel by ferry + bus from Koh Samui to Bangkok takes about 14-15 hours and it costs about $40/pp. You can search and book tickets to Bangkok from Koh Samui online. From Bangkok you can travel by bus, van, train or car to Khao Yai Park.
    • Book ferry + bus/train tickets + flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok online

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    • The last way how you can reach Bangkok from Koh Samui is to travel by ferry to Surat Thani and take a private car/taxi to Bangkok. Transfer by ferry + private car from Koh Samui to Bangkok takes about 14 hours and it costs about $365-380. It is the most expensive option of transfer to Bangkok. If you want to travel via Surat Thani, you can also take a direct flight from Surat Thani Airport to Bangkok. There is also another way how you can go via Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. Travel by ferry/boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao and from Koh Tao you can take a ferry to Chumphon. It is a good option of transfer if you want to visit nearby Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. From Chumphon you can travel by bus or train to Bangkok. Bangkok is the capital and largest and most visited city of Thailand. Read the instructions how you can go to Bangkok from Koh Samui below in this article.
Transfer Mode – Koh Samui to Bangkok: Travel Time Cost Range
Ferry + Train (via Surat Thani) About 14-16 hours About $30+/pp
Ferry + Bus (via Surat Thani) About 14-15 hours About $40/pp
Plane – Direct Flight About 1-1.5 hours About $70-160/pp
Ferry + Private Car (via Surat Thani) About 14 hours About $365-380

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How do I get from Koh Samui to Bangkok?


1. FERRY + TRAIN from Koh Samui to Bangkok


A) Ferry / Boat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

    • from Koh Samui to Surat Thani you can travel by ferry / speedboat
    • travel by ferry/boat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani takes about 1.5-2 hours
    • ferries and boats depart from Lipa Noi Koh Samui or Na Thon Ferry Pier
    • travel by ferry / speedboat to Surat Thani from Koh Samui costs about $8-15/pp
    • read carefully all the instructions before you book your tickets to Surat Thani

B) Train from Surat Thani to Bangkok

    • Surat Thani is the closest railway station to Koh Samui
    • train ticket to Bangkok from Surat Thani costs about $8-50/pp
    • transfer by train from Surat Thani to Bangkok takes about 9-12 hours
    • there are seat and sleeper trains by State Railway of Thailand to Bangkok
    • you can check current Thailand Railway Map
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From Koh Samui to Bangkok you can travel by ferry + train via Surat Thani town (photo: 12go.asia).


2. FERRY + BUS from Koh Samui to Bangkok

    • a cheap option how to get by tourist bus + ferry from Koh Samui to Bangkok via Surat Thani
    • travel by ferry + bus from Koh Samui to Bangkok takes about 11-16 hours
    • price of the ferry + bus ticket from Koh Samui to Bangkok is about $32-50/pp
    • transport companies to Bangkok: Lomprayah, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip, Raja Ferry…
    • Book ferry + bus tickets from Koh Samui to Bangkok on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
    • read carefully the instructions before you book your tickets to Bangkok online
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From Koh Samui to Bangkok you can also travel by ferry/boat + bus via Surat Thani (photo: 12go.asia).


3. FERRY + TAXI from Koh Samui to Bangkok


A) Ferry / Boat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

    • from Surat Thani to Koh Samui you can travel by ferry or speedboat
    • travel by ferry or speedboat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani takes about 1.5-2 hours
    • transport by ferry/boat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui costs about $8-18/pp
    • ferries and boats to Surat Thani: Raja Ferry Port, Lomprayah, Seatran, Phantip 1970

B) Private Taxi / Car from Surat Thani to Bangkok

    • from Surat Thani to Bangkok you can also travel by private car/minivan
    • travel by private car from Surat Thani to Bangkok takes about 11 hours
    • travel by private car from Surat Thani to Bangkok costs about $340-360/car
    • private comfortable minivan of Glassflower company
    • you can book your private car to Bangkok online
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From Koh Samui to Bangkok you can also travel by ferry/boat + private car via Surat Thani (photo: Glassflower, 12go.asia).


4. FLIGHT from Koh Samui to Bangkok

    • the fastest option how you can travel to Bangkok from Koh Samui
    • direct flight from Koh Samui to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) takes about 1-1.5 hour
    • airlines to Bangkok from Koh Samui: Bangkok Air, Thai Airways, Lion Air…
    • price of the one-way direct flight from Koh Samui to Bangkok is about $70-120/pp
    • flights from Samui International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
    • Book your flight from Koh Samui to Bangkok on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜
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Direct flight from Koh Samui to Bangkok is the fastest option of transfer between these places.


FAQ — Travel route from Koh Samui to Bangkok:

1. How to book tickets + flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

    • You can book tickets+flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok on 12go.asia or Baolau.
    • You can search another route, e.g. Koh Samui to Koh Phangan, Surat Thani to Bangkok…

2. What is the travel time from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

    • Travel by ferry + train from Koh Samui to Bangkok (via Surat Thani) takes about 14-16 hours.
    • Travel by ferry + bus from Koh Samui to Bangkok (via Surat Thani) takes about 14-15 hours.
    • Travel by plane from Koh Samui to Bangkok takes about 1-1.5 hour.
    • Travel by ferry + private car from Koh Samui to Bangkok (via Surat Thani) takes about 14 hours.

3. What is the travel distance from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

    • Travel distance from Koh Samui to Bangkok is about 760 km by land and about 650 km by plane.

4. How much does it cost to travel from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

    • Transfer by plane from Koh Samui to Bangkok costs about $70-160/pp.
    • Transfer by ferry + bus from Koh Samui to Bangkok (via Surat Thani) costs about $40/pp.
    • Transfer by ferry + train from Koh Samui to Bangkok (via Surat Thani) costs about $30+/pp.
    • Transfer by ferry + taxi from Koh Samui to Bangkok (via Surat Thani) costs about $365-380.

5. What is the best way of transfer from Koh Samui to Bangkok?

    • The best way how to get from Koh Samui to Bangkok is to travel by plane, you will save some travel time. There are a few direct flights between these places every day operated by Bangkok Air.

6. What is the cheapest way of transfer to Bangkok from Koh Samui?

    • The most cheapest option of transfer to Bangkok from Koh Samui is to travel by ferry/boat + train of Thai Railways via Surat Thani. Another cheap way is to travel by ferry + tourist bus also via Surat Thani town. The most cheapest join tickets to Bangkok start at $30+/pp.

7. Is there a private taxi or car from Surat Thani to Bangkok?

    • Yes, you can travel by private modern minivan or luxury vehicle by Glassflower. It is the most expensive option of transfer between Surat Thani and Bangkok. Transfer by private car to Bangkok from Surat Thani costs about $365-380.

8. Where you can also travel from Koh Samui?

    • In the Gulf of Thailand, close to Koh Samui, there are also another beautiful islands. From Koh Samui you can travel by ferry/boat to Koh Phangan or Koh Tao. There are a lot of boats between these islands every day. You can also travel via Surat Thani by ferry + bus to Krabi.

9. Where to stay in Bangkok? Hotel, home or hostel?

    • Bangkok has a wide range of various modern and also luxury accommodation facilities. There are cheap hotels and also luxury hotels or the low-cost travelers can stay in hostel. There are also various modern private homes or homestays and they are sometimes very cheap.

10. Where do you keep your luggage in Bangkok?

    • If you want to keep your luggage in Bangkok you can try Radical Storage service. This online search platform offers a few places in the city center of Bangkok, it is a cheap and your luggage will be safe.

11. How you can go from Bangkok to Laos?

    • If you want to go from Bangkok to Laos, you can travel to Vientiane in northern Laos. It is the most frequented travel route to Laos. Vientiane is the capital and closest city to Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. You can use flights, tourist buses, train + bus or private car to Vientiane.

12. How to travel solo in Thailand?

    • Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.

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✈️ Flight Schedule / Timetable – Koh Samui to Bangkok + Tickets:

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Flight Schedule - Koh Samui to Bangkok

Departs in Koh Samui

Arrival in Bangkok

Price

Bangkok Air

10:05

11:20

From $102.00

Bangkok Air

11:55

13:10

From $102.00

Bangkok Air

14:20

15:50

From $114.00

Bangkok Air

14:35

16:05

From $114.00

Bangkok Air

15:40

16:55

From $102.00

Bangkok Air

17:10

18:25

From $102.00

Bangkok Air

18:05

19:35

From $114.00

Bangkok Air

19:20

20:50

From $87.00

Bangkok Air

19:30

20:45

From $87.00

Bangkok Air

19:40

20:55

From $123.00


🚍 Ferry + Bus Schedule / Timetable – Koh Samui to Bangkok + Tickets:

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Ferry + Bus Schedule - Koh Samui to Bangkok

Departs in Koh Samui

Arrival in Bangkok

Lomprayah

08:00

20:30

Krungsiam Tour

14:00

05:30

Raja Ferry

19:00

09:00

Montanatip

14:30

05:00

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4 Ways of Transfer from Koh Samui to Bangkok:

1. FERRY + TRAIN from Koh Samui to Bangkok
A) Ferry / Boat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani
Transport Options Ferry, speedboat
Travel Time About 1.5-2 hours
Departure Points Lipa Noi Koh Samui, Na Thon Ferry Pier
Ticket Price About $8-15/pp
B) Train from Surat Thani to Bangkok
Ticket Price About $8-50/pp
Travel Time About 9-12 hours
2. FERRY + BUS from Koh Samui to Bangkok
Transport Options Tourist bus, ferry
Travel Time About 11-16 hours
Ticket Price About $32-50/pp
Transport Companies Lomprayah, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip, Raja Ferry…
3. FERRY + TAXI from Koh Samui to Bangkok
A) Ferry / Boat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani
Transport Options Ferry, speedboat
Travel Time About 1.5-2 hours
Ticket Price About $8-18/pp
Ferry Companies Raja Ferry Port, Lomprayah, Seatran, Phantip 1970
B) Private Taxi / Car from Surat Thani to Bangkok
Transport Options Private car, minivan
Travel Time About 11 hours
Price About $340-360/car
Transport Company Glassflower
4. FLIGHT from Koh Samui to Bangkok
Travel Time About 1-1.5 hours
Airlines Bangkok Air, Thai Airways, Lion Air…
Ticket Price About $70-120/pp
Departure and Arrival Airports Samui International Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok)

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