The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 48 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
529 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bangkok to Surat Thani is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bangkok to Surat Thani will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 18 buses that leave Bangkok for Surat Thani on Wed, May 13, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 13 the direct buses cover the 529 km distance in an average of 9 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Wed, May 13 the slowest buses will take 10 h 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.
7:30 PM9h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)4:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$221One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:00 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$221One-way0 transfers
SRISUTHEP TOUR7:00 PM13h30Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)8:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$231One-way0 transfers
7:15 PM11h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)6:15 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)3:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM9h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)4:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$221One-way0 transfers
5:30 PM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)3:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:30 PMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:30 PMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$261One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:00 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, ferry, and flight for Bangkok to Surat Thani
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bangkok to Surat Thani among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a ferry costs an average of $75.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $75 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 0m Average total duration 32h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bangkok to Surat Thani:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bangkok to Surat Thani costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Surat Thani take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 19m.
Ferry takes on average 32h 0m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $82 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $61 (€49). The journey takes 11h 19m versus 8h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Krung Siam Tour, Subphaisal, Subphaisal Tour, Bangkok Bus Lines, Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited, Nakhon Si Racha Tour, Sri Suthep, Srisuthep Tour, Montanatip, Chokeanan, ChokeAnan Tour.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Bangkok to Surat Thani Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bangkok Bus Lines | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:13AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:28AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:53AM | Duration 11h53 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Krung Siam Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Krungsiam Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Krung Siam Tour | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Chokeanan | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Subphaisal | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Subphaisal Tour | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:39AM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Surat Thani bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Surat Thani buses for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SRISUTHEP TOUR | 5:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 13h30 | 7:00 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h00 | 3:30 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRISUTHEP TOUR | 6:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 13h43 | 8:13 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h10 | 4:40 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
NAKHON SRIRACHA TOUR COMPANY LIMITED | 6:50 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 13h43 | 8:33 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h10 | 5:00 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h00 | 5:00 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRISUTHEP TOUR | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 13h30 | 8:30 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
KRUNGSIAM TOUR | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h59 | 5:59 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road | 11h53 | 6:53 AM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 11h00 | 6:00 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 11h00 | 6:15 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 9h00 | 4:30 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h00 | 5:30 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SUBPHAISAL TOUR | 7:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 12h09 | 7:39 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h00 | 5:30 PM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
NAKHON SRIRACHA TOUR COMPANY LIMITED | 7:30 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 13h30 | 9:00 PM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h00 | 5:30 PM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani
Buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani run on average 11 times per day, taking around 11h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 328 miles (529 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 328 miles (529 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: Krung Siam Tour, Subphaisal, Bangkok Bus Lines, Subphaisal Tour, Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited, Sri Suthep, Nakhon Si Racha Tour, Chokeanan, Srisuthep Tour, Montanatip from Bangkok to Surat ThaniYou can travel by bus between Bangkok to Surat Thani with Krung Siam Tour, Subphaisal, Bangkok Bus Lines, Subphaisal Tour, Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited, Sri Suthep, Nakhon Si Racha Tour, Chokeanan, Srisuthep Tour, Montanatip for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited
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Srisuthep Tour
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Krung Siam Tour
Chokeanan
FAQs: Bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bangkok to Surat Thani by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Surat Thani, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Bangkok Bus Lines
- Wheelchair accessible buses available on select routes
- Bangkok Bus Lines
- One piece of luggage up to 20kg included
- Subphaisal Tour
- One hand luggage and one carry-on luggage allowed
- additional luggage may incur extra charges.
- Subphaisal
- One piece of luggage per passenger
- Bangkok Bus Lines
- Additional luggage charged per kg
- Subphaisal Tour
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Subphaisal
- Additional luggage for fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bangkok to Surat Thani
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Large parking area available for both short and long-term parking
- Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Public restrooms available with fee
- Bus: 84, 91, 123, 124, 127, 146, 149, 170, 177, 183, 189, 515, 539
- Metro: NA
- Train: NA
- 06:00-22:00
- Free public Wi-Fi
- Limited street parking available
- Street food vendors and local restaurants nearby
- Available on Chakrabongse Road
- Basic ramps available
- Available at nearby restaurants and shops
- Bus: 2, 15, 44, 511
- Boat: Phra Arthit Pier
- 06:00-20:00
- Free parking available at Makro Bang Bon
- Food court inside Makro Bang Bon
- Available at the entrance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available inside Makro Bang Bon
- Bus: 147, 169, 172, 558
- 05:00-20:00
- Free parking available for passengers
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local songthaews and public buses
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