Travelling between Sam Sen and Surin is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 225.09 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.82.
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 9 hours to travel between Sam Sen and Surin depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sam Sen and Surin. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 30m to reach Surin.
Travelling between Sam Sen and Surin can be as cheap as USD 6.82 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 225.09 if you buy a Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส) taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sam Sen to Surin.
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.
Nakhonchai Air (นครชัยแอร์), Phu Kradueng Tour (ภูกระดึงทัวร์), Sawadee Surin (สวัสดีสุรินทร์), Sombat Tour (สมบัติ ทัวร์), Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด)
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.
Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:10 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 73 |
| Distance | 275 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Nakhonchai Air, Phu Kradueng Tour, Sawadee Surin, Sombat Tour, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai Railway, Transport Co |