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A holiday on a paradise tropical island in Thailand is a dream that can easily come true, especially if we're talking about about the resort of Samui. All conditions for ideal beach holiday: on the island the doors of comfortable hotels, cozy cafes and restaurants, and massage parlors are always open. Everyone can find here suitable holiday offers for every taste and budget.

Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights from Russia to Koh Samui. Therefore, travelers first need to arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport, located in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. And from this point in the future you should choose a suitable route to Koh Samui.

By plane

700 kilometers separating Samui and Bangkok is quite an impressive distance. Therefore, it is not surprising that most tourists prefer to overcome it by air travel.
How to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui by plane? The easiest way is to purchase tickets for the next flight at Suvanabhumi Airport (this way you will quickly find yourself in). They are sold on the fourth floor, where the ticket offices of popular airlines are located. Most often, Asian carriers fly to the island: Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways or Malaysia Airlines. Flight prices usually start from 3,000 Thai baht and can go up to 7 thousand depending on the specific airline and comfort class. When purchasing a ticket, you should not be afraid of problems with the language barrier: Russian translators always work here.

By bus

When choosing the transport to get to Koh Samui, great solution could become a bus. Of course, immediately after a multi-hour flight, traveling by bus will be quite tiring. However, many tourists prefer to first stop for a couple of days in Bangkok to see the sights of the capital of the Asian country. In this case, traveling by bus will be a pleasant, interesting and cheap trip.

Buses depart from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal. To get to it, you need to:

• Take the BTS Skytrain to Victory Monument Station
• Transfer to city buses on route No. 28 or No. 158

Since before paradise island There are no bridges; after the Bangkok-Samui bus you will need to take a ferry. There is no need to worry about where to find the sea crossing: the entire trip to Koh Samui is completely organized. The cost of tickets immediately includes payment for both the bus and the ferry. The entire trip will take about 12 hours. The average amount for such a trip will be:

• On regular buses from low level comfort – 700 baht
• For VIP class buses – 1200 baht

By train

Thai trains are cheap and comfortable land transport, ideal for traveling long distances. To do this you need:

1. Take the Bangkok MRT to Hua Lamphong Station.
2. Enter the railway station building, which is also called Hua Lamphong
3. Buy a comprehensive ticket to the island: train to Surat Thani+minibus to the ferry+ferry. The cost of such a ticket will be about 1000 baht. Total time the journey takes about 13 hours.

By taxi

There are no direct taxis from Bangkok to Koh Samui, but this type of transport is most suitable for various transplants. The easiest way to get to the hotel from the pier or airport on Koh Samui is by taxi. Such a trip will cost about 1000 baht.

To Koh Samui from Phuket

Not far from Samui there is another popular Thai resort -. Therefore, many tourists first relax in the noisier and busier Phuket, and then move to Samui in search of peace and quiet. You can do this in 4 ways:

1. By plane. Direct flights are operated by only one company - Bangkok Airways. The flight takes about one hour, tickets cost about 6 thousand baht. To save money, you can fly with a transfer. The cheapest local air carrier in Thailand is Air Asia. Flights will cost about 4 thousand baht, and the route will be as follows: Phuket-Bangkok-Samui
2. By bus. Buses to Koh Samui depart from the Second Bus Terminal in Phuket (Bus Terminal 2). The ticket is inexpensive - only 500 baht, and the buses are quite comfortable. The ticket price also includes the price of the ferry: from Phuket the bus first travels over a bridge to the mainland, then reaches the Gulf of Thailand and stops at the pier. Next you need to travel by ferry - using the same tickets that you bought at Bus Terminal 2. This entire journey lasts about 5 hours
3. By minibus (minibus). There are many travel agencies in Phuket where you can buy a ticket for a comfortable minibus. When purchasing a ticket, you must indicate your hotel and phone number. On the day of departure, a minibus will pick you up directly from the hotel, and you will be informed about the arrival of the transport by phone. The cost of a ticket for such a transfer will be about 600 baht.
4. By taxi. You can order a car at the reception of any hotel, but you need to keep in mind that the price for such a trip is comparable to air travel - 3,000 baht. When discussing prices with a taxi driver, not very pleasant situations often arise due to mutual misunderstanding. It seems that we agreed on a certain amount, but at the end of the trip the taxi driver asks for more. And it is no longer possible to understand: either you really did not understand each other, or this is some kind of cunning trick. Therefore, it is better to immediately give the taxi driver a notepad with a pen and ask him to write down the price for his services in his own hand.

To Koh Samui from Moscow by plane

There are no direct flights on this route, so one way or another you will have to make a transfer in Bangkok. However, you can still choose an international company in Russia that operates flights to both Bangkok and Koh Samui. If you immediately purchase tickets in two directions from one air carrier, you can save time and money (the cost of a flight from Bangkok to Samui will be about 3 thousand baht). So this problem can be easily solved. Among the international companies that fly to Koh Samui, British Airways, Air France, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways are especially popular. It is best to buy air tickets on, since they are much cheaper there, and the purchase process itself is convenient and intuitive.

The best way

When choosing a route, the main criteria are the cost of the ticket and the travel time. There is probably no ideal route for everyone, since each traveler has his own individual tastes and preferences. If you want to get to the beach as soon as possible, it’s better to fly. And if you want to feel the atmosphere of Thai life, make interesting photo reports and just save a little money, then a bus or train is perfect. Traveling on Thai trains and buses is characterized by a comfortable, relaxed and relaxed atmosphere, so even long journeys can be easily endured.

The cheapest way

The cheapest way to get to Samui is by land. The cost of traveling by bus will cost approximately 1,200 baht, and by train - 1,000 baht. As a rule, an overnight train ride is more comfortable, since there are beds available and you can get a good night's sleep. Unlike Russian trains, Thai lying berths are always curtained away from the rest of the carriage, which creates a cozy personal space.

The fastest way

You can get to Koh Samui in just one hour by air. The main thing is to take into account that planes fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui only during the daytime, from six in the morning to 9 in the evening local time. If you want to get to the island as quickly as possible, you need to plan your flight from Russia so as not to arrive in Bangkok at night. In this case, you will have to wait a long time for the flight to Samui at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Samui is an island of hospitable Thais, beautiful beaches for relaxation, delicious Asian fruits, a wide variety of attractions and is also perfect for a secluded holiday.

Phang Ka beach on Koh Samui

Most travelers arrive in Thailand through cities such as Bangkok and Phuket. This really turns out to be the most profitable way to fly to Thailand on your own.

Unfortunately, There are no direct flights to Koh Samui from Moscow (at the moment - early 2016). In any case, you will need to make 1 transit stop in any city.

Ways to get to Koh Samui from Moscow

Airplane

1. Aeroflot flights with a short transfer in Bangkok.
2. S7 airline flights with transfers in the cities of the Eastern part of Russia (Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, etc.). There are flights with convenient and short connections at affordable prices.
3. Flights European airlines with transfers in Europe. They are the longest and most expensive in terms of money.
4. Flights Ukrainian Airlines, with a transfer in Kyiv (currently prohibited due to the ban on air travel between Ukraine and Russia). I used to fly this way myself. This was the cheapest option.
5. Flights Arab airlines. The flights themselves are quite affordable and very comfortable. Gulf air has the lowest prices (from 23,000 rubles in both directions); flights from Etihad and Qatar are also not much more expensive, and Emirates flights are more expensive.
6. Flights China Airlines. With transfers in cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou. Often low prices and quite good service. I recommend it based on my experience!

Which of these airlines will be cheaper to fly to Koh Samui or first to Bangkok from Moscow, for your dates, you can check on the Avialsales website.

National Park Angthong of the 42 uninhabited islands near Koh Samui

Aviasales includes in its search all standard airlines that operate long-haul flights to Thailand from Moscow. It is very convenient to use this aggregator.

When searching for air tickets on Aviasales, you can use the low price calendar, which will show you on which days it will be even cheaper to fly.

Airlines often offer good fares during sales.

In order to find out about possible sales and promotions of airlines flying to Thailand, you can subscribe to the mailing list of such notification services as: Vandrouki.by, 100500miles.ru and receive news from them by e-mail.

Currently, all planes flying to Thailand are equipped with entertainment screens with films, music and video games, including in Russian.

Standard plane + low-cost Air Asia plane + ferry to Koh Samui

When you arrive at a major airport in Thailand from Moscow (Bangkok, Phuket) on standard airlines, as described above.

Then you can save money and fly all the way to Koh Samui not with the same standard airlines you flew with, but choose flights from the low-cost airline Air Asia.

I'm on Maenam beach, Koh Samui

Low-cost airline means that the airline is low-cost and its flights, most often, are much cheaper than flights from standard airlines.

For example, first you buy a ticket to Bangkok (the capital of Thailand) from Moscow with S7 airlines. Then, you connect flights and buy a flight from Bangkok to Koh Samui on the Air Asia website.

From the station for 608 baht (including the ferry to Samui) by 2nd class bus, you get to the pier in Surat Thani, and from the pier you transfer to the ferry to Koh Samui.

Eat different classes buses from Bangkok to Samui, including the most comfortable one - V.I.P. (with folding seats and meals) for more than 1,000 baht one way, but based on my experience I will say that in this case, it is not much more expensive to fly with Air Asia and by choosing a plane, you save a lot of your travel time.

Buses from Bangkok to Samui and back run in the morning, afternoon, and evening, but since you will need to spend at least 10 hours on the road, it is better to choose night flights.

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How else can you save on flights to Koh Samui?

Here are some important steps that will help you save money on flights:

1. View and buy air tickets in incognito browser mode.
2. If you are planning to buy air tickets on Tuesday, be sure to check the IATA rate for Wednesday. If the IATA rate decreases on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, then the price of air tickets for international flights will also decrease from Wednesday and then it is better to buy air tickets not on Tuesday, but on Wednesday.​
3. Do not travel with items over 10 kg, so as not to overpay several thousand rubles for luggage when flying with low-cost airlines - within the countries of Southeast Asia.
4. After research in 2016 largest company Expedia airfare prices concluded that better days to purchase air tickets: Sunday evening and Tuesday. Therefore, I recommend taking a closer look at these days of the week to buy air tickets.
5. Long haul flights(Moscow - Bangkok - Moscow) is cheaper to purchase in both directions at once.
6. Any air tickets should be purchased at least 2 months before departure, or better yet, for 2.5 or at a promotion or airline sale.
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Have a nice trip to Koh Samui!

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There are several ways to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui. You will have to cover a considerable distance (about 730 km), so you should carefully consider which of these methods is better to choose. The fastest, but most expensive is the Bangkok-Samui plane; in an hour you will already be there. Most cheap way– this is a bus and ferry or train and ferry, but it will take you about 13 hours to get there. It is also possible to rent a car and come to Koh Samui on your own. I propose to talk in more detail about each of these methods so that you can finally decide.

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui is by plane. He flies out of international airport Suvarnabhumi, such flights are operated by Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways. If you are flying from Russia or any other country to Koh Samui with a transfer in Bangkok, then you do not even need to leave the airport, just go to another terminal. Be sure to leave at least 1.5 hours for the transfer, because passport and customs control takes quite a lot of time.

However, the most quick way always costs more and will cost you 3,500 baht ($110) and more. The flight will take you about an hour. Bangkok Airways operates Bangkok-Samui flights every thirty minutes, and Thai Airways operates flights twice a day.

Use this convenient search form to book your ticket to Koh Samui.

Airplane and ferry

Well-known Asian low-cost companies Airasia and NokAir use the services of another airport in the capital of Thailand - Don Muang. Therefore from Suvarnabhumi Airport it will take you an hour or more to get there. Also, the planes of these airlines do not fly directly to Koh Samui, since the airport on this island belongs to Bangkok Airways. They land at Surathani or Nakorn Si Thammarat airports, and then need to get to the island by ferry. And this is the main disadvantage of such a flight.

But the prices for such flights are much lower (from 1000 and above). If you decide to use the services of these airlines, then along with your plane ticket you will be given a bus and ferry ticket. This option takes much longer than the previous one, since it will take you an hour to fly, an hour and a half to get to the pier by bus, and a 2-hour ferry ride to Samui. But it’s still faster to get there by plane than by land, and the difference in price is small.

Bus and ferry

Bus and ferry tickets to Koh Samui can be purchased at New Saitai Bus Terminal in Bangkok. The best way to get from the airport is by taxi; to do this, go to the Public Taxi counter and they will take you to the appointed place. The cost of a regular ticket is from 550 baht, a VIP ticket is from 1000 baht. I recommend taking a VIP ticket, as the bus ride will take about 10 hours, and the seats in the VIP are much more comfortable, wider, and they recline almost like a bed. Therefore, you should not spare money on this, especially if you have to travel at night.

The air conditioning on buses is usually very strong, so wear warm clothes.

Depending on the ticket you purchased, you may be taken to Donsak or Chumphon. In Donsak you will be dropped off at the Raja Ferry or Seatran Ferry pier and transferred to the ferry. From the Raja Ferry pier the ferry docks in Koh Samui in the Lipa Noi area, and from the Seatran Ferry pier in the Nathon area. If you arrive in Chumphon, the ferry will land in the Maenam area.

From Donsak it takes approximately 1.5 hours to sail by sea, and from Chumphon about 3.5 hours.

You can also book your bus and ferry tickets in advance on the website. The cost of an evening ticket (21:00-11:20) is 1450 baht, and a morning ticket (6:00-16:40) is 1400 baht. By booking a ticket with this company, you will fly from Bangkok to Chumphon and then to Koh Samui.

Train and ferry

Instead of taking the bus, you can take the train to Koh Samui. It departs from Bangkok Railways train station. From Suvarnabhumi Airport to the railway station you can take the metro, first go to Makkasan station, then go to Phetchaburi station and go to Hua Lamphong station. This is where the station we need is located.

At the Bangkok Railways station, I recommend buying a full ticket from Bangkok to Koh Samui. That way, you won't have to worry about whether you'll catch the ferry. You will be given three tickets at once: train, bus and ferry. The ticket price depends on the type of train and class of carriage, the average cost varies from 600 to 1,500 baht. The most expensive ticket is a compartment on a fast train, the cheapest is a seat on a regular train. The air conditioning on the trains is also very strong, so don't forget to take warm clothes with you.

The train takes about 12 hours to Surat Thani, then you will be transferred to a bus, where the journey to the pier will take 1.5 hours. Next, take the ferry and sail to Samui for approximately 1.5 hours.

Independent trip

You can also get from Bangkok to Samui on your own by renting a car, but for this you will definitely need an international driver's license.

It is best to rent a car from reliable international rental companies; offers from such companies are collected on the website. In this case, the car will be delivered to you with insurance, a full tank and no breakdowns. And this is very important over such a long distance.

Rental prices passenger car from 1000 baht and above. You will also be asked to leave a deposit until the car is returned in the amount of 10,000 to 20,000 baht. This money is frozen on your card.

You will also have to pay for transporting the car by ferry, which is about 500 baht.

You can return the car to Samui by contacting the same company. However, many companies charge a certain amount to return the car elsewhere, it can be a couple of thousand baht, so be sure to check this point with the people who rent it to you.

This method can hardly be called budgetary, since you will pay more than 2,000 baht for gasoline, as well as rental costs, ferry, etc. But along the way you have the opportunity to visit other cities in Thailand and see many interesting places.

Now you know the main ways to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui. Choose the one that suits you best and have a happy trip!

There are several ways to get to Koh Samui from Bangkok. The most convenient and fastest option is by plane, but various combined routes are also possible, when choosing which the distance from Bangkok to Samui increases to 750 km.

Airplane Bangkok - Koh Samui

Flights are operated by Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways. The earliest departure of Bangkok airways is 6:00, Thai Airways is 07:45. The schedule can be found on the company websites. Travel time is 1 hour 05 minutes. Ticket prices start from 107 euros (for summer 2018). You can fly from Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok International Airport.

Flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui

The most budget air tickets are offered by Bangkok Airways, on whose website you can find options from 107 euros one way. At the same time, the tariff is comprehensive, including flights, bus and ferry travel to Nathon Pier. Departures from Bangkok operate at 6:00, 6:10, 9:15, 9:20 and 14:05 from Don Mueang Airport. You can only catch an early flight by taxi (this should be taken into account when planning expenses).

How to get to Koh Samui from Bangkok: combined route

Consider the option of a route from Bangkok to Koh Samui via Surat Thani. First we will use the Bangkok-Surat Thani plane for about 700 baht. The ticket must be taken for a morning flight, since the last transfer to Koh Samui is at 4 pm. You can order a transfer at a special counter at the airport - the cost is 400 baht. Passengers are transported to the port of Raja by comfortable buses, and then transfer to a ferry for a 2-hour sea journey to Samui. In total you will spend 1200 baht. By the way, at the port it’s worth taking care of a transfer from the Lipanoi pier to your hotel, so that you don’t lose on the price later.

The land route (by bus or train) with a subsequent transfer to a ferry is currently inferior to flights not only in terms of speed, but also in terms of final cost.

Another convenient option for a combined route from Samui to Bangkok is to travel by plane to Bangkok from Don Mueang Airport to Surat Thani on Nokair planes (on the company’s website you can also buy a plane ticket, bus, ferry and minivan to the hotel). From Surat Thani you can take a bus to Donsak Pier and then take a ferry to Koh Samui. The Donsak-Samui ferry takes 1.5 hours. This faster option traveling by train is about half the price of traveling by plane. The total duration of the journey in this case will be about 7 hours.

Bus Bangkok - Samui (with ferry transfer)

If you prefer the land plus water route, then first take a bus to Donsak, then take a ferry to Samui. The bus travels for about 13 hours. A regular ticket costs approximately 800 baht, and VIP seats cost 1,500 baht. But! It’s hard to drive for 13 hours in the heat, so for the sake of your own comfort, don’t spare money on a VIP.

There are two piers in Donsak:

• Raja Ferry, whose ferries arrive on Koh Samui in the Lipa Noi area.
  Seatran Ferry, ferries arrive in Koh Samui at administrative center Nathon.

It is better to purchase tickets on the spot, at the bus station ticket office, but remote purchase is not excluded. The intermediary is the website 12go.asia, which allows you to buy a ticket and gives detailed information about schedules and flights (photos of buses, ferries).

Train Bangkok - Samui (with ferry transfer)

Trains depart from Hua Lamphong Station, which can be reached by taxi or metro from Bangkok Airport. In the case of the metro, you first need to take the City Link skytrain line and get to the Makkasan stop, then transfer to the Phetchaburi underground line and go to the final station.

Trains to Chumphon start at 8 o'clock. For schedules, visit railway.co. Ticket prices vary depending on the class of carriage from 400 to 1200 baht. Once you reach Chumphon Pier, board your ferry to Koh Samui.

You can take a train from Bangkok to Surat Thani, then a taxi to Donsak Pier, and then a ferry to Koh Samui. The ferry from Donsak takes 1.5 hours.

Alternatively, once you arrive in Surat Thani by train, you can take a bus to Surat Thani Pier, where ferries to the island also depart from. True, travel time is 3 hours.

Ferry to Koh Samui

Flights are operated by two main carriers Lomprayah and Seatrandiscovery. To Lomprayah the ferry departs at 6:00 and arrives at 16:40 and at 9:00 and arrives at 11:20. Ticket price is approximately 1450 baht. Tickets must be purchased at least three days in advance. Ferry departures and arrivals may be subject to change due to weather conditions. Unused tickets can be returned, but a 30% fee will be charged.

Transfer Bangkok - Samui

The long-distance transfer option is rarely popular, but it also has its place. This method of transportation is most convenient for large groups of tourists, and a minibus for several people will cost less than a car(per each passenger).

How to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui by car

The car route includes a ferry transfer and takes at least 11 hours.

Description of the route Bangkok - Nathon

Route length between Bangkok and Nathon: 745km

Approximate travel time: 11h show route description

There are many options for getting from Bangkok to Koh Samui. After all, Bangkok is not only the capital, but also the transport hub of Thailand. All routes begin and end here: be it train, bus or plane.

Despite high price, the destination is extremely popular: during the high season, more than 20 flights fly daily - all from Suvarnabhumi. Time in the air is from 1:05 to 1:30.

TOTAL:$105 and 1 hour 15 minutes. on my way.

Direct bus

One of the most popular ways to get to the island is by bus from Bangkok to Koh Samui. It will take you to the pier in Donsak in 13 hours without a transfer. Departure is from the Sai Tai Mai bus station, located on Borommaratchachonnani Road. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station ticket office. The desired route is followed daily by two flights around 6.00 and six flights after 15.30 - in order to be there by nightfall or the next day.

A standard bus will cost $20. This option will be the cheapest of all possible ways get to Donsak. A luxury bus will cost $40. Both are comfortable, with air conditioning. In the VIP class there are half as many seats, and you can get more comfortable.

The bus goes to the pier in Donsak and stops every 4 hours. Next, passengers disembark, buy ferry tickets (if they have not purchased them in Bangkok along with the bus) and wait for departure. The ferry runs hourly from 6.00 to 19.00 and docks at Nathan.

TOTAL:$45 (in VIP class), $25 (in regular class) and 14.5 hours on the road.

By car

For those who have an international driving license, the question of how to get to Samui is not worth it. You need to rent a car in Bangkok and travel by private transport in the company of friends or family. You will need to cover 770 km. It will take 11-12 hours. The Bangkok – Samui road route is simple and straightforward: it mostly runs along highways No. 4 and 41.

The main advantage is that you do not depend on any carriers, you do not need to adjust to the schedule. The main thing is to arrive at the ferry crossing during the day.

The financial side of the issue (we consider it modestly):

• car rental for a day - $25;

• gasoline - $70;

• fee for toll sections of the road - $10;

• crossing - $13 per car with driver + $4 per person.

TOTAL for 4 people:$130 and 11 hours on the road.

Via Surrathani (+ bus + ferry)

Surrathani is the transport hub of southern Thailand. From here you can get to any resort place.

By plane

If you are not prejudiced against flying on low-cost airlines, then a flight from Bangkok to Surrathani followed by a trip to Samui by bus and ferry will be the best option in terms of price and time spent.

More than 10 flights depart from Bangkok daily, the cheapest being from Don Mueang. It is located near Suvarnabhumi: shuttles run between the airports. The carriers are well-known low-cost airlines in Thailand:

• Air Asia
• Thai Lion Air
• Nok Air

Flight time is 1:10. Tickets can be purchased for $20.

Buses run from Surrathani Airport to Donsak Pier. Tickets are sold at the airport building. It makes more sense to pay for the bus and ferry fare ($9) right away. Travel time – 3 hours.

TOTAL:$30 and 4.5 hours on the road.

By train

Every day more than a dozen trains depart in a southern direction. Among them there are both regular passenger and express, express and super express. The faster the train goes, the more “branded” it is: more air-conditioned compartment cars, fewer seated cars - and, accordingly, more expensive. A seat in a standard two-seater compartment costs $30. In a reserved seat carriage – $20-$25. You can get there in 10 hours. Almost all trains go at night. The advantage of traveling, unlike a bus, is that you can spend the night in a horizontal position. If you travel in a first class compartment carriage, the journey will be quite decent, without significant inconvenience.

It is better to think in advance about how to get to Samui and purchase tickets for all transport at the Bangkok station. This will save you from unnecessary fuss in Surrathani. Trains are often delayed, but this is not a problem, since bus and ferry tickets are not tied to a specific departure time and do not have fixed seats. If you prefer not to pay in advance, you can purchase bus tickets (+ for the ferry) when you arrive at Surrathani station.

The bus leaves from the parking lot next to the train station every hour until 18:00. The drive is short: 1 hour to the pier and 1.5 hours on the ferry. The end point is Nathan Pier.

TOTAL:$35 and 13 hours on the road.

Via Chumphon (+ boat)

From the pier in Chumphon to Samui, boats depart 2 times a day: 7.30 and 13.00.

By train

A reserved seat ticket from Bangkok to Chumphon by train will cost $15. Travel time – 8 hours. Almost all trains arrive at night or very early in the morning. To catch the boat, you need to arrive no later than 6.00 and 11.30 respectively. Not far from the station on Tha Taphao Alley there is the Chumphon Lomprayah office, where you can purchase a transfer to the pier and a boat ticket.

You will be put on a company bus from Bangkok, dropped off near the pier and taken to the ship. Lomprayah will charge $30 for its services. It’s cheaper and easier to go straight from Bangkok using their transport.

TOTAL:$45 and 12.5 hours on the road + waiting for the bus.

Summary table (how to get to Samui) with options sorted by popularity among tourists.