How to go → KOH SAMUI to SURAT THANI? ☀️

1. Ferry / Boat to Surat Thani
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From Koh Samui to Surat Thani you can get by bus + ferry / speedboat.

• • Travel distance from Koh Samui to Surat Thani is about 40 km to Raja Ferry port and about 100 km to Surat Thani town. There is only one way how you can get to Surat Thani from Koh Samui in Thailand – travel by ferry or speedboat. You can also use a combination of ferry + bus/van or private car to Surat Thani Airport, train station or town center. Travel by ferry or speedboat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani takes about 2-6 hours.
  • Ferries and speedboats to Surat Thani depart from Na Thon Koh Samui, Lipa Noi or Bangrak Seatran Pier in Koh Samui and arrive to Tapee Pier, Laem Thuat or Raja Ferry port in Surat Thani. Or you can arrive by ferry + bus/van to Surat Thani Airport, train station or town center. Travel by ferry or speedboat + bus/van from Koh Samui to Surat Thani costs about $8-26/pp, transfer by ferry + private taxi costs about $70-210. From Koh Samui to Surat Thani  you can use these private transport companies: Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Seatran Discovery or Raja Ferry. From Surat Thani town you can travel by bus / private car + ferry to Koh Phi Phi or Koh Lanta.

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• • Koh Samui has an airport, but there are no flights to Surat Thani town. But you can travel by plane from Koh Samui to Bangkok, Phuket or Krabi. There is also a railway station in the town center of Surat Thani, but it is not possible to travel by train from Koh Samui to Surat Thani. Surat Thani town is one of the most frequented transport hub in southern Thailand. One of the most visited place of this province is Khao Sok National Park, it is easily accessible by bus, minivan or car from the town. When visiting Surat Thani province, you will move between a number of plateaus, lowlands and high mountains with dense forest.

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How do I get from Koh Samui to Surat Thani?

1. FERRY / BOAT from Koh Samui to Surat Thani (or Don Sak)

• • One of the transfer options from Koh Samui to Surat Thani or Don Sak is a transfer with a ferry or speed boat. This is an option where you can go by boat to the port in Tapee Pier Lomprayah or then to the ports in Don Sak – Lomprayah Pier + Raja Ferry Pier. This transport option will be offered by Lomprayah, Seatran Ferry or Raja Ferry, or other smaller local companies with their speed boats. These ferries and boats depart from Na Thon Koh Samui, Lipa Noi or Bangrak Seatran Pier, or other locations, you will see all this information when searching for tickets online.
• • Some companies will also arrange a transfer to the appropriate pier on Koh Samui. It is convenient to go straight to the city of Surat Thani, because the piers in Don Sak are about 65 km from the city. However, most transfers are already offered together with a city transfer, so you can save your time. The ferry transfer time from Koh Samui to Surat Thani or Don Sak can be from approx. 1-2.5 hours, these times vary depending on the travel route, where you depart from and where exactly you arrive.
• • The shortest and fastest option is to the ports in Don Sak. Transfer by ferry or speedboat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani or Don Sak costs between $8-18/pp, prices may change during the year or seasons and are not fixed. Ferry and boat tickets from Koh Samui to Surat Thani can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. It is advisable to arrive at the departure point on Koh Samui well in advance, at least 60 minutes before the departure of the boat. In the case of travel time, it is advisable to take into account the fact that ships may also be delayed when departing.

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2. FERRY + BUS/VAN from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

• • Another possibility to go from Koh Samui to Surat Thani is a combined transfer by bus / minivan and ferry / boat, mostly via the piers in Don Sak. With this combined option, you can come to the city of Surat Thani, but also to the train station or the airport in Surat Thani. This option is advantageous because it will also provide you with a transfer between the ports in Don Sak and the city of Surat Thani, so you will save your time. Buses and minivans can leave from various areas on Koh Samui or from hotels and will take you to the ports from where you can continue with the ferry or speed boat.
• • After arriving in Don Sak, you will then travel again by bus or minivan to the city of Surat Thani or other final destinations. You will see all information about Koh Samui departures and Surat Thani arrivals when searching for tickets online, so read everything carefully. Companies that offer you a combined transfer from Koh Samui to Surat Thani are, for example, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Seatran Discovery, Raja Ferry, Faiz Travel and Tour, 12GO Transport, Phangan Tour 2000 and others. Most companies operate modern classic buses with seats or minivans for a limited number of passengers.
• • The travel time by bus and ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani may vary, depending on the travel route, but on average it is about 3-6 hours, you can see the current travel time when searching for tickets. Transfer by bus / minivan and ferry / speed boat from Koh Samui to Surat Thani costs between $12-25/pp, these prices can change during the year and are not fixed. For this price, you usually get bus and ferry transportation. Combined tickets from Koh Samui to Surat Thani can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. The timetable of this combined transfer is relatively long and there are plenty of these connections on offer every day.

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3. FERRY + TAXI/CAR from Koh Samui to Surat Thani

• • For transportation from Koh Samui to Surat Thani in Thailand, you can also use a transfer by private car/taxi with a driver and a ferry, again mostly via the piers in Don Sak. From the ports on Koh Samui to Don Sak, there is a ferry transfer by ships such as Seatran, Lomprayah or Raja Ferry, after arriving in Don Sak, you continue by private taxi / car to Surat Thani. The advantage of this option is that you can choose your departure point in Koh Samui and your arrival point in Surat Thani, which also saves you time. With this option, you can also arrive, for example, at Surat Thani Airport or Surat Thani Train Station.
• • However, a private transfer is also the most expensive option to get to Surat Thani. Companies that offer you a transfer by modern car from Koh Samui to Surat Thani are, for example, Bangkok Taxi24 or Van2Travel. They will mainly offer you larger minivans for 9-10 people, so this is an option mainly suitable for group travel. Transport by private car/taxi and ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani takes about 3-5 hours, but the time may vary depending on your travel route.
• • Transport by private car/taxi and ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani costs between $70-210/car, depending on the type of car. Sometimes smaller classic cars can also be offered, they tend to be a cheaper option than larger minivans for 9-10 passengers. However, you can divide the car fare and calculate it for individual passengers in the vehicle. You can easily search and book your private car/taxi with driver from Koh Samui to Surat Thani combined with ferry transfer via the piers in Don Sak online in advance.

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