Best way to go in Koh Samui from Bangkok

tranus Serial expat

Member since 27 April 2011

tranusSerial expat25 January 2015 11:06:55

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Hi all,

I'm currently living in Vietnam and I'd like to spend 3 days in Thailand. I will arrive in Bangkok on 18th February and I'd like to head to Koh Samui.
What is the best way to go there? Can we go there by bus then boat? If yes, how long does it take? How much would it be?
Where can I get information about that?
Then I'll ask in Koh Samui forum for tips.

Thanks

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thetefldon ViP

Member since 20 July 2008

thetefldonViP27 January 2015 00:46:36

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There are several ways you can do the trip. Bus/ferry, train/bus/ferry or fly.
Here is a complete breakdown of timetables and costs using various means of travel.
Enjoy your trip.

tranus Serial expat

Member since 27 April 2011

tranusSerial expat27 January 2015 04:42:02

545

Thanks mate, I really appreciate. Have a good day

Dirk61 Member

Member since 03 February 2015

Dirk61Member03 February 2015 08:39:52

hello,

I also recommend the Lomprayah ferries to visit Koh Samui or the other islands (Koh Tao, Koh Phangan) from there.
lomprayah.com

Derge New member

Member since 10 January 2012

DergeNew member08 February 2015 23:49:22

As you have only a few days in Bangkok I would look at flying down to either Surat Thani with Thai Lion Air and getting the ferry over to Samui for about 2,700 THB return or if you aren't worried about the cost you can fly direct with Bangkok Air to Samui for about 13,000 THB return.

Good luck with your travels.

limbo New member

Member since 21 June 2008

limboNew member23 February 2015 09:59:53

Air Asia will fly to Surat Thani with bus/boat connection and Nok Air will fly to both Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat with a bus/boat connection to Samui

eastcoast816 Active member

Member since 02 December 2014

eastcoast816Active member14 March 2018 20:20:07

I usually take the bus and ferry combo at FerrySamui. It's the site that I use whenever I travel from BKK to Koh Samui, Phuket and Phangan. They are pretty reliable. Their prices are very cheap too which is perfect for me as I'm a budget traveler. Hope this is still useful. Cheers.