The cheapest and fastest coaches from Surat Thani to Ko Samui
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Surat Thani to Ko Samui is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surat Thani to Ko Samui will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $12.
Of the 10 buses that leave Surat Thani for Ko Samui every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD.
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD.
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD.
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD.
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITEDTravel Information
Compare coach and ferry for Surat Thani to Ko Samui
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Surat Thani to Ko Samui among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $12, and a ferry costs an average of $20.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry |
|---|---|
$17 Average Price Cheapest | $21 Average Price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Surat Thani to Ko Samui bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 11:00 pm Surat Thani, Bus Terminal | 3h52 | 2:52 am Ko Samui | 0 changesdirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 11:30 pm Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h56 | 3:26 am Ko Samui | 0 changesdirect | |
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD. | 11:30 pm Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h30 | 3:00 am Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday, 6 November | |||||
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 12:30 am Surat Thani, Bus Terminal | 3h52 | 4:22 am Ko Samui | 0 changesdirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 1:00 am Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h56 | 4:56 am Ko Samui | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Surat Thani to Ko Samui
Distance 79 km |
Average bus duration 3h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 07:20 |
Last bus 17:00 |
FAQs: Surat Thani to Ko Samui coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ko Samui, Nathon Pier, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Surat Thani and Ko Samui
- 06:00-18:00
- Free parking available at pier
- Local food stalls and small restaurants near the pier
- Available at pier entrance
- Basic ramp access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local songthaews
- Ferry services to mainland
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