4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 48 m
Buses per day
19
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 $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 19 buses that leave Bangkok for Surat Thani on Fri, Jun 26, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 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 Fri, Jun 26 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 AM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:30 PMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$211One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:00 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$211One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM9h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)4:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$211One-way0 transfers
NAKHON SRIRACHA TOUR COMPANY LIMITED7:30 AM13h30Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)9:00 PMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$231One-way0 transfers- 5:30 PM10h10Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)3:40 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM9h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)4:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$211One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 AM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:30 PMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$211One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 PM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:00 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$211One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)3:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$251One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM10h00Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)5:30 AMWat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal$331One-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 $18. 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 $18, and a ferry costs an average of $73.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $73 Average price | $79 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 $32 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bangkok to Surat Thani costing on average $53 (€44).
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bangkok to Surat Thani costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Surat Thani take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 22m.
Ferry takes on average 32h 0m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $79 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€49). The journey takes 11h 22m 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, Bangkok Bus Lines, Subphaisal Tour, Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited, Sri Suthep, Nakhon Si Racha Tour, Chokeanan, Srisuthep Tour, Montanatip, 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 Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:13AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:28AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:53AM | Duration 11h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Srisuthep Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Sri Suthep | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Krung Siam Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Krungsiam Tour | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 10h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Krung Siam Tour | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Nakhon Sriracha Tour Company Limited | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:03AM | Duration 13h43 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Chokeanan | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Subphaisal | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Subphaisal Tour | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:39AM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Bangkok to Surat Thani bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bangkok to Surat Thani buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h00 | 3:30 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
 SRISUTHEP TOUR | 5:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 13h30 | 7:00 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 | |
| SRISUTHEP TOUR | 6:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 13h43 | 8:13 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 10h10 | 5:00 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 | |
| SRISUTHEP TOUR | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 13h30 | 8:30 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 | |
 | 7:00 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 11h00 | 6:00 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 | |
| 62-1 | 7:30 PM Bangkok, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) | 9h00 | 4:30 AM Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
| 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
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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 $18 (€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 $18 (€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 |
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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 $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Most Bangkok to Surat Thani buses use the Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South) to Wat Pradu, Surat Thani Bus Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Bangkok and Surat Thani bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Bangkok station do buses to Surat Thani leave from?
Getting to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South) from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South) is 8 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South) bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are multiple ATMs from various banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South): Wheelchair ramps, elevators.
Getting to Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Street food vendors and local restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are several ATMs from major Thai banks nearby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Chakrabongse Rd - Khao San Road: Basic ramps available.
Getting to Bangkok, Makro Bang Bon from Bangkok city centre
Bangkok, Makro Bang Bon is 13 km from Bangkok city centre. Public transport options include:
Bangkok, Makro Bang Bon bus station facilities and services
Bangkok, Makro Bang Bon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court inside Makro Bang Bon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines available at Makro Bang Bon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bangkok, Makro Bang Bon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bangkok, Makro Bang Bon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bangkok, Makro Bang Bon: Wheelchair accessible.
Which Surat Thani station do buses from Bangkok arrive at?
Getting to Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 from Surat Thani city centre
Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 bus station facilities and services
Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from Thai banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2: Basic wheelchair access.
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