Bangkok to Koh Samui Bus

Bangkok to Koh Samui Route Summary

Bangkok to Koh Samui bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route there are several transport types available: bus, ferry and plane. We found up to 23 bus departures, including 21 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bangkok at 06:00h, arriving to Koh Samui at 17:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 11:30h the following day.

For faster travel, 31 flights are available daily. 7 ferry departures are operated on this route, however these may be seasonal.
Departure station and country Bangkok, Thailand
Arrival station and country Koh Samui, Thailand
Travel Distance 754 km
Average Trip Duration 15h 00min
Total Departures 23
Popular Operators Raja Ferry, Nara Travel
Lowest Price €25
Transportation Options Bus, Ferry, Plane

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Traveling by bus from Bangkok to Koh Samui

The shortest travel distance between Bangkok and Koh Samui is 754 km. The fastest bus which departs at 06:00 has a travel time of 11:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 18:30h.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Koh Samui earlier, there are 21 night buses from Bangkok to Koh Samui. The overnight buses depart between 18:00 and 21:00 and arrive between 08:55 and 13:30 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Koh Samui:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Raja Ferry
9.2
Nara Travel
8.1
Lomprayah
7.5
Lomprayah
7.4
SOT Travel
6.9
Montanatip
6.2
Krungsiam Tour
5.6
Bangkok Travel Plus
4.5

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Bangkok or Koh Samui, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Bangkok

You can see information about the departure station and stops Bangkok here

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  Koh Samui

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Koh Samui here

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €25 (One-Way) or €50 (Return).

Trip reviews from Bangkok to Koh Samui

If you had travelled from Bangkok to Koh Samui, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.

Other ways of traveling between Bangkok and Koh Samui

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Koh Samui below.

Ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui

If the travel time is not of essence, and you'd like to take in the scenery on your trip to Koh Samui, consider taking a ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui. The earliest departure time for the ferry from Bangkok is at 06:00, and the latest departure time is at 21:00. The ticket prices range from €26 up to €40. You can find more information about the ferry departure times and purchase your tickets on our website GetByFerry.

Planes from Bangkok to Koh Samui

If you'd prefer to save time and fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui, there are also some air options available. We currently have 31 daily departures from the Suvarnabhumi (Airport) located approximately 36 km from Bangkok.

Bangkok to Koh Samui Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Bangkok
Destination Station Koh Samui
Daily Departures Over 23 bus departures , including more than 21 night buses.
Earliest Departures 06:00 AM
Latest Departure 09:00 PM
Travel Distance 754 km
Travel Time 15:00

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