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Koh Samui Attractions

Koh Samui is the third largest island in Thailand ("Koh" or "Ko" is mean island in Thai language). It's located in the Gulf of Thailand, Surat Thani province, Southern Thailand. Koh Samui is one of the top destination for tourist from around the world who seek for the paradise island with white sand beach, crystal clear ocean and tropical jungle. The best month to visit Koh Samui is during January to May. Beside the beautiful nature, Koh Samui is also a place for adventure, entertainment and family.

 

Koh Samui Travel

  Travel to Koh Samui

 By Airplane
 By Bus
 By Train
 By Ferry

  Koh Samui Attractions
  One Day Trip from Koh Samui

 

How to travel to Koh Samui?

 

✈️ By Airplane

Direct flight from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi airport) to Samui Airport 

There is only 1 airline operate direct flight from Bangkok to Koh Samui which is Bangkok Airways. The journey takes about 1.20 hour.

 

Flights from Bangkok (Don Mueang & Suvarnabhumi) to Surat Thani Airport

There are several airlines operate route between Bangkok and Surat Thani.

   - Thai AirAsia (Don Mueang)
   - Thai Lion Air (Don Mueang)
   - Nok Air (Don Mueang)
   - Thai Smile Airways (Suvarnabhumi)
   - Thai Vietjet Air (Suvarnabhumi)

Once arrive at Surat Thani airport, traveler can purchase the van and ferry ticket to Koh Samui depart at 11:00 hrs.

🚌  By Bus

Travel to Koh Samui by bus is a cheaper way to travel and there are many routes available from many major cities. The service is also including bus and ferry ticket.

 

Bangkok to Koh Samui

It's most popular route for backpacker tourists. The overnight bus is departing from Khaosan road, Bangkok at 22:00 hrs. and change to high-speed ferry in the next morning then arrive at Koh Samui at 11:30 hrs. The journey takes about 10-12 hours.

 
Bangkok - Ko Samui


 Bangkok - Ko Samui



Bangkok
Khaosan rd.

21:00

1450 THB

Book

  11 h 

 

Chumphon
Thung Makham Noi pier

8:00 

Chumphon
Thung Makham Noi pier

8:00

  
1 h 45 m
 

Ko Tao
Mae Haad pier

9:45 

Ko Tao
Mea Haad pier

15:30

  
2 h
 

Ko Samui
Mae Nam pier

17:30 


Ko Samui - Bangkok



Ko Samui
Mae Nam pier

8:00


1450 THB

Book

 

 1 h 30 m

 

Ko Tao
Mad Haad pier

10:15 

Ko Tao
Mae Haad pier

10:15

1 h 30 m 

Chumphon
Thung Makham Noi pier

11:45 

Chumphon
Thung Makham Noi pier

11:45

 9 h

Bangkok
Khaosan rd.

20:30 

 

Phuket to Ko Samui

For those who travel in Phuket, you can travel Koh Samui by bus too. The 3.30 hours bus journey will bring you to Surat Thani, then change to ferry and take another 1.30 hour to Koh Samui. However, due to COVID-19 situation, the service in this route is temporary suspended until further notice.

 

Krabi to Ko Samui

Another route is from Krabi to Surat Thani which takes about 2 -2.30 hours. journey, then take a 1.30 hour ferry ride to Koh Samui. 

 

🚆 By Train

Travel by train is a cheap and unique way to Koh Samui. The journey takes about 10-13 hours depending to type of train. Most of the trains are overnight train and we recommended the special express sleeper train no 85. from Bangkok to Surat Thani. For more detail and timetable, please check at State Railway of Thailand website. Once arrive at Surat Thani, we suggest to purchase bus and ferry ticket to Koh Samui.

🛳 By Ferry

Ferry and boat are the only way to access to Koh Samui on land. There are several routes from the main land or the nearby islands to Koh Samui island.

 

Ferry from Chumphon to Koh Samui

From Chumphon province, there is ferry service to Koh Samui via Koh Tao.

 
Chumphon - Ko Samui


 Chumphon - Ko Samui



Chumphon
Hotel, Train Station, Airport

7:00

1200 THB

Book

  1 h 

 

Chumphon
Thung Makham Noi pier

8:00 

Chumphon
Thung Makham Noi pier

13:30

  
1 h 30 m
 

Ko Tao
Mae Haad pier

15:00 

Ko Tao
Mea Haad pier

15:30

  
1 h 30 m
 

Ko Samui
Mae Nam pier

17:00 


Ko Samui - Chumphon



Ko Samui
Mae Nam pier

8:00


1200 THB

Book

 

 1 h 30 m

 

Ko Tao
Mad Haad pier

9:30 

Ko Tao
Mae Haad pier

10:15

1 h 30 m 

Chumphon
Thung Makham Noi pier

11:45 

Chumphon
Thung Makham Noi pier

11:45

 1 h 

Chumphon
Hotel, Airport, Train station

12:45 

 

Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Samui

The closest route to Koh Samui by boat. It's takes about 1.45 hour journey and Surat Thani is also close to other popular tourist destination such as Phuket and Krabi.

 
Surat Thani - Ko Samui


Surat Thani - Ko Samui



Surat Thani
Train Station, Airport

9:30

450 THB
(Optional for land transfer)

Book

  1 h 30 m

 

Surat Thani
Donsak pier

11:00 

Surat Thani
Donsak pier

11:00

  
45 m
 

Ko Samui
Nathon pier

11:45 


Ko Samui - Surat Thani



Ko Samui
Nathon pier

11:45


450 THB
(Optional for land transfer)

Book

 

 1 h

 

Surat Thani
Donsak pier

12:45 

Surat Thani
Donsak pier

13:00

 1 h 30 min 

Surat Thani
Airport, Train station

14:30 

 

Koh Pha Ngan to Koh Samui

Koh Phangan is famous for the Full Moon Party. It's close to Koh Samui, so there are several ferries operated between these 2 islands. The journey only takes about 30 minutes.

 

 
Ko Pha Ngan - Ko Samui


Ko Pha Ngan to Ko Samui



Ko Pha Ngan
Thongsala Pier

8:00/
12:00/
16:30

350 THB

Book

 

30 min

 

 

Ko Samui
Mae Nam Pier

8:30/
12:30/
17:00

Ko Pha Ngan
Thongsala Pier

11:00

300 THB
Reopen on 5th Dec 2021

Book

 

30 min

 

 

Ko Samui
Nathon Pier

11:30 


Ko Samui to Ko Pha Ngan



Ko Samui
Mae Nam Pier

8:00/
12:00/
16:30

350 THB

Book

 

30 min

 

 

Ko Pha Ngan
Thongsala Pier

8:30/
12:30/
17:00 

Ko Samui
Nathon Pier

14:15

300 THB
Reopen on 5th Dec 2021

Book

 

30 min

 

 

Ko Pha Ngan
Thongsala Pier

14:45 

 

Koh Tao to Koh Samui

From Koh Tao to Koh Samui, there are ferry operated 2 times per day which are 9:30 hrs. and 15:30 hrs. The journey takes about 1.15 hours.

 

 
Ko Samui - Ko Tao


Ko Samui to Ko Tao



Ko Samui
Mae Nam Pier

8:00

700 THB

Book

 

 1 h 30 min

 

 

Ko Tao
Mae Haad Pier

9:30 

Ko Samui
Nathon Pier

14:15

600 THB
Temporary close

Book

 

 2 h 15 min

 

 

Ko Tao
Mae Haad Pier

16:30 


Ko Tao to Ko Samui



Ko Tao
Mae Haad Pier

9:30

600 THB
Temporary close

Book

 

 2 h

 

 

Ko Samui
Nathon Pier

11:30 

Ko Tao
Mae Haad Pier

15:00

700 THB

Book

 

 2 h

 

 

Ko Samui
Mae Nam Pier

17:00 

 

Travel Inside Ko Samui

 

The best method to travel around Koh Samui is by renting a car or motorcycle. There is also public transportation such as local red pick-up truck and taxi. The red pick-up truck (Song Taew) is service around the island from 6:00-21:00 hrs. and it cost around 30-80 THB per way. During night time the travel fare will be double. Taxi service in Koh Samui is expensive as the price is depending on negotiation rather than using the meter.

 

Top 10 Attractions in Koh Samui

 

1. Chaweng Beach

 

2. Hin Ta Hin Yai

 

 

3. The Big Buddha

 

 

4. Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo

 

 

5. Lamai Beach

 

 

6.Mut Sum Island

 

7. ATV Adventure

 

8. Bo Phut Walking Street

 

9. Day Trip to Angthong National Marine Park

 

One Day Trip from Ko Samui


Angthong National Marine Park


Operation
Daily 8:30-17:00 hrs.

Price
Start at 600-990 THB per person

Duration
9 Hours

Inclusion
- Trip to the Angthong National Marine park
- Tour Guide
- Lunch Buffet
- Fruits
- Snorkeling Equipment, Life Jacket
- Insurance
- Roundtrip transfer from hotel in Samui

Exclusion
- National park fee
- Kayaking

Highlight
- Ko Wua ta Lap, Ko Mae Ko, the Blue Lagoon

Book One Day Trip Angthong National Marine Park by Boat


 


Ko Tao & Ko Nang Yuan Island


Operation
Daily 8:00-16:30 hrs.

Price
Start at 1,800 THB per person

Duration
6 Hours

Inclusion
- Trip to the Ko Tao and Nang Yuan Island by speedboat
- Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Fruits
- Snorkeling Equipment, Life Jacket
- Island fee for Thai
- Insurance
- Roundtrip transfer from hotel in Ko Samui


Highlight
- Ko Tao, Ko Nang Yuan

Book one day trip Samui to Ko Tao

 

Last updated: Sep 2021

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