Bangkok to Koh Samui

Bangkok to Koh Samui

Bangkok
Koh Samui
Fri, Dec 27
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Bangkok to Koh Samui Schedule

Bangkok to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Van2Travel Van 10pax Any time฿ 16,100
Lomprayah VIP Bus + Catamaran 06:00 - 16:30฿ 1,750
Bangkok Airways Economy 08:05 - 14:40฿ 6,970
Bangkok Airways Business #PG13110:20 - 11:30฿ 6,855
Bangkok Airways Economy #PG113912:20 - 13:25฿ 5,780
Bangkok Airways Economy #PG14714:05 - 15:10฿ 5,780
Bangkok Airways Economy #PG117716:35 - 18:05฿ 5,780
Thai Railways Class II Sleeper AC 18:50 - 11:45฿ 1,844
Lomprayah VIP 21:00 - 11:30฿ 1,750

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$28
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day35
Distance755 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Airways, Bangkok Travel Plus, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Kanokwan Travel, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Nara Travel, Nok Air, Oniam Transport, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, SOT Travel, Thai Lion Air, Thai Railways, Van2Travel

Bangkok to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

JA
everything as promised and - not to cold - USB cgarging worked - well informed - very friendly and helpfull staff
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus VIP 32, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Dec 5, 2024
PR
It was not comfortable at all and late
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus VIP 32, Bangkok Travel Plus, Nov 3, 2024
P
my experience was amazing! i’ll definitely be booking with this company again. the seats were so comfy and big, there were chargers at the top of your head & it was an overall good experience. the only downside was that the aircon was too cold so make sure you wear warm clothes!!
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Express, Bangkok Travel Plus, Oct 28, 2024
KG
Don’t book the taxi to the hotel at the bus stop, book it after leaving the ferry. Lot of taxis there
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Oct 7, 2024
JH
The bus driver kept coughing and spitting out the window the whole time. That wasn’t really pleasant. Everything else was fine!!
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 30, 2024
SD
the driver blamed us for the fact that our 10 month old baby cried all the time even though he only cried from time to time and I lost my airpods I wish I could get them back
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus VIP Bus, Montanatip (Montanatip), Aug 19, 2024
DF
There were no blanket on my seat, but AC was working very cold. Driver was ignoring me
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Van + Ferry, SOT Travel (S.O.T. Travel), Jul 26, 2024
LS
Nice trip
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jun 22, 2024
K
Not enough legroom and was to cold ,most people could not sleep.
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Express, Bangkok Travel Plus, Jun 20, 2024
TP
Do you find 2 white earphone on the bus ? I losted it
Bangkok to Koh Samui, Bus Express, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 28, 2024
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How to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Samui is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+ferry+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 675.77 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 27.18.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 20 hours to travel between Bangkok and Koh Samui depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Koh Samui. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus+ferry+train does a much slower job and take about 19h 25m to reach Koh Samui.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Samui can be as cheap as USD 27.18 if you opt for a Bangkok Travel Plus bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 675.77 if you buy a Glassflower taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Koh Samui ?

  • 13 by Bus+Ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao until 21:00 Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao
  • 4 by Bus+Van from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel until 19:00 Khao San Nara Travel
  • 1 from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 19:00 Khao San Road until 19:00 Khao San Road
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 19:00 S O T Khao San Office until 19:00 S O T Khao San Office
  • 16 from Bangkok to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Bangkok Transfer until 00:00 Bangkok Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Koh Samui.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangkok to Koh Samui, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 168.91.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangkok and Koh Samui

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Koh Samui overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bangkok and Koh Samui

Oniam Transport (หจก. อ่อนเอี่ยม ทรานสปอร์ต)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Bangkok and Koh Samui

BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower, Kanokwan Travel (บริษัท กนกวรรณ ทราเวล จำกัด), Van2Travel

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Bangkok and Koh Samui

Nok Air (นกแอร์)

What is the most popular transport to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 29% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 22% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 19% chosen Ferry+Train+Van
  • 17% decided to fly
  • 3% chosen Bus+Van
  • 3% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 1% Other