From Surat Thani to Songkhla - Book Transport Tickets from THB 520

Surat Thani to Songkhla Destination Reviews

Harry M

Ok until we hat yai when we were told to transfer to a uncomfortable mini bus, which was not on the schedule when we booked the trip

Surat Thani to Songkhla, Bus Bus + Van, P Plus Express (P Plus Express), Mar 31, 2025

4.5

2 customer reviews

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Surat Thani to Songkhla Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Kanokwan Travel	SUV 4pax	Any time	+6h 30m	₱11,060
Taxi	Kanokwan Travel	Economy 3pax	Any time	+6h 30m	₱10,138
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Fan seats only	00:22	06:59	₱496
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	00:22	06:59	₱330
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	00:40	06:59	₱324
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	01:47	06:59	₱194
Train	Thai Railway	2nd Class Sleeper AC	03:33	09:56	₱1,128
Train	Thai Railway	Class 3 Fan	03:33	09:56	₱324
Bus	P Plus Express	Bus + Van	07:30	14:00	₱903	4.0
Bus	P Plus Express	Bus + Van	07:30	14:00	₱719
Bus	P Plus Express	Bus + Van	09:00	16:00	₱903	4.0
Bus	P Plus Express	Bus + Van	09:00	16:00	₱719

How to get from Surat Thani to Songkhla

Travelling between Surat Thani and Songkhla is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you PHP 20,350 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere PHP 959.

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Songkhla?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Surat Thani and Songkhla depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Surat Thani and Songkhla. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 5m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Songkhla.

How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani to Songkhla?

Travelling between Surat Thani and Songkhla can be as cheap as PHP 959 if you opt for a P Plus Express bus+van and as expensive as PHP 20,350 if you buy a Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส) 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 Surat Thani and Songkhla ?

2 by Bus+Van from Surat Thani to Songkhla starting from 07:30 P Plus Express Surat Thani until 09:00 P Plus Express Surat Thani
6 from Surat Thani to Songkhla starting from 00:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 00:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Surat Thani to Songkhla.

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

Bus

Travelling from Surat Thani to Songkhla 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 Surat Thani and Songkhla

P Plus Express

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 Surat Thani and Songkhla

Gosafe Transport (โกเซฟ ทรานสปอร์ต), Kanokwan Travel (บริษัท กนกวรรณ ทราเวล จำกัด), Smart En Plus (สมาร์ท เอ็น พลัส)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

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.

Transportation from Surat Thani to Songkhla

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Songkhla

Cheapest Transport	₱279
Fastest Transport	4h 5m
Earliest Departure	4:09 AM
Latest Departure	5:30 PM
Departures per day	8
Distance	400 kilometers
Transport Companies	Gosafe Transport, Kanokwan Travel, P Plus Express, Smart En Plus, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railway

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