How to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui

Koh Samui, a beautiful island with white sand, clear water, and wild nightlife is an ideal escape for any travelers coming to Thailand. If you have just arrived at Surat Thani Airport in the South of the country and you want to visit the gorgeous Koh Samui, this is the article for you. Here we will provide the best way to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui. So, you can enjoy your trip here the most.

Koh Samui beach @placesofjuma.com

1. How far and how long does it take from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui?

Surat Thani Airport is nearly 19 kilometers far from Koh Samui which may take you around 3 hours by bus. There are some kinds of transportation for you to choose to get to Koh Samui from Surat Thani Airport such as a private car, taxi, and bus. But after the road journey, you still have to catch a ferry or a boat to reach your next destination.

Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui travel map

2. How to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui?

There is one common way that is used by both locals and foreigners to go from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui. It is through a shuttle bus and a ferry.
If you choose this way, you will have to book through Phantip Travel-the sole operator of bus services in Surat Thani Airport. The agency offers shuttle buses on a regular basis. Your journey between 2 locations will take about 2 hours as it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to go from Surat Thani International Airport to Donsak Pier and another 1 hour and 30 minutes to catch a ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Samui.

Depending on your flight arrival, you can book a ticket in advance. However, you should be available at least 30 minutes before the departure time of the ferry. The last service is 5.45 pm every day, any late arrivals will be unaccepted. Thus, if your flight arrives at night, you can’t catch a ferry. In that case, you can choose to spend the night at Surat Thani or catch a night boat to Koh Samui.

Bus to Koh Samui @hotelgods

Ferry to Koh Samui @baolau.vn

3. How much does it cost from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui?

As we have mentioned above, the journey from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui requires 2 transitions. The total price for a bus and ferry ticket ranges from 600 THB to 750 THB. The cost varies among different travel companies. Thus, based on your own demands and flight schedules, you should check the time and price of the companies carefully before booking a ticket. You can book online or call a travel agency.

In short, nowadays it is very simple to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui. With the wide range of travel agencies available, you can freely choose the one that is suitable for you the most. With our aforementioned information, we believe that you can know the basic steps to get to your destination.

Jenny Tran

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