BUS
  
The price for a V.I.P bus from Samui to Bangkok is around 1200B including the ferry from Nathon to Suratthani. The bus journey takes around 12 hours. As a rule buses are not to be relied upon especially if you have a connecting flight. Prices increase during peak seasons and public holidays.
For VIP buses from Samui to Bangkok, the ferry leaves Samui at 13.30. To get to Suratthani town from Samui, it will take approximately 3 hours. You will usually have a 2 hour wait either at the pier or in Suratthani town for the bus up to Bangkok depending on the company you are travelling with. This bus will drop you off on the famous Khao San Road.

Timetable

SOPON TOUR - Tel. 077-420-175
Bangkok - Koh Samui	Koh Samui - Bangkok
Departure - Arrival	Departure - Arrival
19:30 - 09:00	14:30 - 04:30
20:00 - 09:00	-

There are daily early morning bus services to Phi-Phi, Khao Lak and Koh Lanta from Samui whilst Krabi, Phuket and Khao Sok have an additional afternoon service.
The 8.00a.m. Seatran Express to Krabi is the fastest. Heading south buses also go to Penang and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and even Singapore. Whether travelling from the Airport or from Nathon pier, the cheapest mode of public transport is a sorngthaew (the covered, red pick-up trucks).

If you do get a private taxi (usually yellow), agree a price with the driver first! They do not run their meters and there are fixed prices for different destinations.
Samuitrip Transfer Service
Transfer by Car or Mini Van

Remark: Children Under 4 is Free of Charge

Contact information email: contact@samuitrip.com

CAR

Samuitrip Car Rental Service

Four Wheel Drive vehicles 2000 THB per day                       Toyota Vigo seats 4 / 4 doors 1800 THB per day

Honda city 1,400THB per day                                        Toyota Vios1,400THB per day


                                 

Jeep Vitara 1,600THB per day                                                   Toyota Avanza 1,500THB per day


                                
Jeep Sporty 1,000THB per day                                                  Motorbike 250 THB per day

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Ferries  

Surat Thani - Koh Samui By Ferry
The ferry transfer is included in the bus fare because the bus uses the ferry. On the island the bus first stops at the ferry pier and then at Nathon Pier.
About 1 hour and a half to Koh Samui, can contain vehicles, small snack bar inside, full of seats and an "air-conditioning" cabin.

There are two companies which provide sea transfer from Suratthani (Donsak Pier):
-  Raja Ferry departure from Donsak Pier arrival at Lipanoi pier

-  Seatran Ferry departure from Donsak Pier arrival at Nathon pier

Raja Ferry

Please note these services are often disrupted / cancelled on a daily basis in Oct-Dec subject to sea conditions. Check times with your tour operator or with our staff email: contact@samuitrip.com. 

Seatran Express Ferry
Seatran Express currently runs a 08.00am service from Samui that connects with the 12.35 flight and a 15.00 service from Samui that connects with the 19.15 flight, both to Bangkok, from Surat Thani airport.  The connection from Suratthani city, not more than 2 hours, you will arrive directly at Nathon's port.

Seatran Express Timetable Suratthani(Bandon) - Koh Samui Koh Samui - Suratthani(Bandon) Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. 07:00 09:30 08:00 11:00 12:30 15:00 10:30 12:30 14:30 17:30 15:00 17:00   Koh Samui - Koh Phangan Koh Phangan - Koh Samui Dep. Arr. Dep. Arr. 09:30 10:30 10:00 10:30

Remark: Shuttle Bus Airport Donsak
You can take a bus from Suratthani Airport to Donsak for 200 Baht each person. Or you go to "Pantip Company" at the Airport and buy a ticket to Koh Samui. It costs 450 Baht and the ferry ticket is included.

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DESTINATION

Timetable

THE EXPRESS BOAT
Songserm Ferries run a regular service between Suratthani and Nathon. (The 13.30 Songserm express boat is the current scheduled service). Long rather narrow boat, lots of backpackers but which has its charm and all the transfers are easy.

THE SPEED BOAT     

Expensive but very fast (Koh Tao-Koh Phan-Ngan = 45 minutes, normal boat = 2 hours). Use a lot from Koh Tao or by various daytrips tours and some diving schools.

SAMUI – PHANGAN by Hadrin Queen Express

HIGH SPEED CATAMARAN LOMPRAYAH

Lomprayah High Speed Ferry is the first and the only one fast ferry operation in Thailand, giving you a journey that is all about speed, style and service. 

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Planes 

• There are two domestics’ airline that flies into Koh Samui - Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways. When you're travelling from Samui to Bangkok and you want to save some money fly with Thai Airways and Air Asia from Suratthani - you will save money but add six hours to your journey.

 www.bangkokairways.com

Bangkok Airways is the sole company which operates daily through flights on the island since 1988 and which possesses its own private airport, It is also the only airport.
Bangkok Airways flies from Bangkok to Koh Samui 13 times daily. The flight takes about one hour and 10 minutes. It also offers daily flights between Phuket and Koh Samui.


 

 www.thaiairways.com

Since recently, there is another company which lands on this airport and connects Samui to Kuala Lumpur: Thai Airways, Fire Fly…

To buy a ticket

To buy a flying ticket, you can go to a Bangkok Airways agency or to any travel agency (which takes a small commission on the price of the ticket), but advantage is that you do not need to move, because there is certainly one near your hotel.
Contact email: contact@samuitrip.com

Samui Airport

• Sight by arriving by plane on the island is worth a look because you land in the middle of tropical vegetation and you have a magnificent sight on Big Buddha (15 meters high).

Limousines or taxi

Then there are private taxis (negotiate the fare before getting into them) or airport limousine service which will lead you on the way to the various beaches of the island. If you have already reserved a room in a hotel and advised of your time of arrival, a hotel staff will come pick you up.

Samuitrip Transfer Service
Transfer by Car or Mini Van

Remark: Children Under 4 is Free of Charge

Information
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Trains 
From Suratthani you can catch trains to Bangkok (Hualamphong Station), Chiang Mai and Malaysia amongst others. For Singapore you must buy the last leg in Malaysia. Note services are often disrupted Oct-Dec.
When you're travelling from Samui up to Bangkok the last ferries that connect to a bus to take you to Suratthani train station leave from Nathon at 13.30, 15.00 and 15.30.
Try to book the train at least 4 days in advance to ensure a seat and sooner during festival periods. Train tickets can vary greatly in price depending on the carriage class and whether the carriage is air-conditioned or fan. Train fares have increased again and are higher at weekends.
The prices differ for each as they are run by different companies. There are many trains leaving every evening going to Bangkok. We advise that you book the ticket early as the better the connection will be.
You can book Thai train tickets through several reputable Thai travel agencies, at the station or online Thai Railways www.thairailwayticket.com
Timetable

1 = 1st class sleeper
S = 2nd class sleeper ( air-con )
2 = 2nd class seats
3 = 3rd class seats
DRC = Diesel Railcar express with 2nd class air-conditioned seats, meals included

 1 = 1st class sleeper
1st class sleeping-cars are modern and air-conditioned, with lockable 2-berth compartments with washbasin.  Clean bedding, soap and towels are provided.  The toilet at the end of the car even has a shower (cold water, but very welcome). Passengers traveling alone share with others passengers of the same sex unless they to pay for sole occupancy. The berths convert to a sofa for evening & morning use.  A very good choice if you want space and privacy, although the cheaper 2nd class sleepers are perfectly adequate for most people. 

S = 2nd class sleeper ( air-con )
Most western visitors are quite happy using 2nd class sleepers, which are comfortable, safe, and great fun.  Berths are not in compartments, but are arranged 'open plan' along the coach wall either side of a central aisle.  During the evening and morning part of the journey, pairs of seats face each other on each side of the aisle.  At night, each pair of seats pulls together to form the bottom bunk and an upper bunk folds out from the wall.  The attendant will make up your bunk with a proper mattress and fresh clean bedding and will hook up the curtains which are provided for each bunk to give you privacy.  2nd class sleepers come in both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned varieties.  The fare for an upper berth is a fraction cheaper, but the upper bunks tend to be narrowed.  There's plenty of luggage room, take a bike lock if you want to chain up your luggage for peace of mind.  Security is not a problem, it's a great way to travel which saves time even compared to flying, and saves a hotel bill too.

2 = 2nd class seats
The express railcar is an excellent option for daytime travel on routes such as Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Bangkok to Hua Hin & Surat Thani.  These modern air-conditioned railcars have comfortable 2nd class reclining seats.  There is a hostess service of light meals and refreshments included in the fare. 

DRC = Diesel Railcar express with 2nd class air-conditioned seats, meals included

A pleasant and comfortable way to travel for long-distance day time journeys, although slower than the express railcars. There are both air-conditioned and non-air-con varieties.  The advantage of the non-air-con coaches is the open windows and unrestricted views, a breeze wafting in as the train clicked-clacks through the Thai countryside. 

3rd class seats - ordinary & local trains

In spite of its name, 3rd class is a perfectly good option for short trips such as Bangkok to Kanchanaburi or Ayutthaya, as it's generally clean, not usually crowded outside the commuter peaks, unbelievably cheap, and sitting next to an open window as the train clicked-clacks through the countryside is a very pleasant experience.  However, 2nd class would be better for long trips such as Bangkok to Nong Khai or Chiang Mai.  3rd class may have wooden or padded seats, is normally non-air-con, but air-con 3rd class exists on a few long distance routes.

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