The cheapest and fastest buses from Surat Thani to Ko Samui
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h
Buses per day
25
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Surat Thani to Ko Samui is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surat Thani to Ko Samui will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 25 buses that leave Surat Thani for Ko Samui on Mon, Dec 22, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest buses will take 3 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Surat Thani to Ko Samui
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Surat Thani to Ko Samui among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a ferry costs an average of €11.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Ferry |
|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Surat Thani to Ko Samui Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:52AM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:26AM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator phantiptravel | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator ESB_7135 | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator phantiptravel | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:22AM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:56AM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:22PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:56PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator ESB_7135 | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator phantiptravel | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator phantiptravel | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator ESB_7135 | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator phantiptravel | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator phantiptravel | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator phantiptravel | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator ESB_7135 | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Surat Thani to Ko Samui bus times
The table below shows live departures for Surat Thani to Ko Samui buses for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 11:00 PM Surat Thani, Bus Terminal | 4h21 | 3:21 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 11:00 PM Surat Thani, Bus Terminal | 3h52 | 2:52 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 11:30 PM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 4h14 | 3:44 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 11:30 PM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h56 | 3:26 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 | 3h00 | 2:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD. | 11:30 PM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h30 | 3:00 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Surat Thani | 5h30 | 5:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 12:30 AM Surat Thani, Bus Terminal | 3h52 | 4:22 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 12:30 AM Surat Thani, Bus Terminal | 4h21 | 4:51 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 1:00 AM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 4h14 | 5:14 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 1:00 AM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h56 | 4:56 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 1:30 AM Surat Thani, Bus Terminal | 3h52 | 5:22 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 1:30 AM Surat Thani, Bus Terminal | 4h21 | 5:51 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 2:00 AM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 4h14 | 6:14 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
RAJA FERRY PORT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED | 2:00 AM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h56 | 5:56 AM Ko Samui | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD. | 2:15 AM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h30 | 5:45 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Surat Thani | 6h00 | 8:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 | 3h00 | 5:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 | 3h00 | 7:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD. | 5:15 AM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h30 | 8:45 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 | 3h00 | 8:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM Surat Thani | 6h00 | 11:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 | 3h00 | 9:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Surat Thani, Agriculture Market 2 | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOSAFE TRANSPORT CO.,LTD. | 8:45 AM Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี) | 3h30 | 12:15 PM Ko Samui, Nathon Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Surat Thani to Ko Samui
Buses from Surat Thani to Ko Samui run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:20, the last at 17:00. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 07:20 |
Last bus 17:00 |
Bus providers: Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited from Surat Thani to Ko SamuiYou can travel by bus between Surat Thani to Ko Samui with Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Surat Thani to Ko Samui
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surat Thani to Ko Samui 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 Ko Samui, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี), which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Ko Samui, Nathon Pier, located 8.3 miles (13.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Surat Thani to 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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