Getting here
From Bangkok to Koh Samui
You can fly direct to Koh Samui in about an hour, or combine a flight to the mainland, a train or a bus with the ferry. Times and fares below are from the operators' own timetables.
Updated 11 Nov 2026
Advisory: Lomprayah: Samui sailings use Bangrak pier until 5 Dec
From 5 Nov to 5 Dec 2026, Lomprayah sailings that normally use Pralarn (Maenam) pier depart from and arrive at Bangrak pier. Check in 60 minutes before departure.
Source: Lomprayah (official news, 5 Nov 2026)Checked 10 Nov 2026, 12:00 ICTValid until 5 Dec 2026, 23:59
In short
- Fastest: a direct flight to Samui airport (only Bangkok Airways operates the flights; Thai Airways sells some of them as codeshare).
- Good value: fly to Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammarat and take a joint van-and-ferry ticket — plan a full day.
- Overland: overnight bus-and-boat or train-and-boat — cheapest, but you arrive late morning.
Direct flight to Samui (USM)
Partially verifiedFrom Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) with Bangkok Airways. Flight time is about 1 to 1.5 hours. Samui airport is privately owned by Bangkok Airways. We do not list fares — check the airline.
Bangkok Airways·Bangkok AirwaysBangkok Airways investor relations (airport)
Fly to Surat Thani + ferry
VerifiedThai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air fly Don Mueang → Surat Thani in about 1 h 10 min. From the airport, Lomprayah and Raja sell joint tickets (bus + boat) to Koh Samui.
| From | Departs | Arrives | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat Thani Airport | 09:30 | 11:45 | Nathon (Lomprayah) |
| Surat Thani Airport | 12:30 | 15:45 | Nathon (Lomprayah) |
| Surat Thani Airport | 09:00 | 12:30 | Lipa Noi (Raja) |
- Lomprayah, Surat Thani airport → Nathon: 850 THB
Thai AirAsiaLomprayahRaja Ferry·Lomprayah timetable 2026Raja FerryAirAsia (DMK → URT)
Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat + van and ferry
VerifiedThai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air fly Don Mueang → Nakhon Si Thammarat in about 1 h 15 min. Boonsiri runs a daily van-and-ferry connection from the airport to Lipa Noi pier.
| From | Departs | Arrives | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | 09:00 | 13:50 | Lipa Noi (Boonsiri) |
- Boonsiri, airport → Lipa Noi, adult (van + ferry): 1,100 THB
Thai AirAsiaBoonsiri·Boonsiri (NST airport transfer)AirAsia (DMK → NST)
Overnight train to Surat Thani + ferry
Partially verifiedTrains leave from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani station (in Phun Phin, outside Surat Thani town). Book on the State Railway's D-Ticket site: from 180 days and until 3 hours before departure, with your passport number; print the ticket. We don't list train times because we could not confirm them on the official site. Lomprayah connects from the station to Samui.
| From | Departs | Arrives | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat Thani railway station | 09:30 | 11:45 | Nathon (Lomprayah) |
- Lomprayah, Surat Thani station → Nathon: 750 THB
State Railway of Thailand (D-Ticket)Lomprayah·SRT D-TicketLomprayah timetable 2026
Bus + boat joint ticket
VerifiedLomprayah's overnight bus from Bangkok connects in Chumphon with the high-speed catamaran to Samui. One ticket, no transfers to organise.
| From | Departs | Arrives | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (Pinklao) | 21:30 | 11:30 | Pralarn pier* |
| Bangkok (Pinklao) | 21:00 | 11:15 | Bangrak pier (via Koh Tao) |
- Bus + catamaran → Samui: 1,450 THB
- VIP bus + catamaran → Samui: 1,750 THB
- Bus + ferry via Koh Tao → Bangrak: 1,250 THB
Ferries from Donsak (mainland)
VerifiedIf you are already in Surat Thani or arrive by car: Raja car ferries run hourly 04:00–19:00 to Lipa Noi (about 1 h 30 min; extra boats at peak times). Lomprayah's catamaran to Nathon takes about 45 minutes. Seatran also runs car ferries to Nathon — check times with them.
| From | Departs | Arrives | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donsak (Lomprayah) | 11:00 | 11:45 | Nathon |
| Donsak (Lomprayah) | 15:00 | 15:45 | Nathon |
- Raja car ferry, Donsak → Lipa Noi (passenger): 210 THB
- Lomprayah catamaran, Donsak → Nathon: 450 THB
Raja FerryLomprayahSeatran Ferry·Raja Ferry sailing scheduleLomprayah timetable 2026
Times and fares as published by the operators, checked on 10 Nov 2026. They change with seasons and fuel prices — always confirm with the operator before you travel. We are not affiliated with any of them.
Where operators announce changes
Cancellations and pier changes are announced by the operators themselves. These are their official channels.
Lomprayah
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Raja Ferry
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Seatran Ferry
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Songserm
Boonsiri
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Bangkok Airways
Official source for Bangkok Airways flights.
Samui International Airport
Link only.
State Railway of Thailand
Link only.
Channels checked 11 Nov 2026
Arrived — what next?
Piers, taxis and hospitals on the island are in our arrival guide.
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