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Can you get a boat from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

Can you get a boat from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

From Bangkok to Koh Samui by Bus and Ferry. Your cheapest option to get to Koh Samui from Bangkok is to catch a bus (instead of a train) to Surat Thani, then change to a ferry or catamaran at the pier for the rest of the journey.

How long is ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

From there a 1.5 hour boat takes you across to Koh Samui (the same ferry used by the train combination ticket). Buses take 10 to 12 hours for the ride from Bangkok to Surat Thani and then 2 to 4 more hours (depending on how long you wait for the ferry) to get across to Koh Samui.

How much is the ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

Bus+Ferry Schedule/Timetable – Bangkok to Koh Samui + Tickets:

Bus + Ferry Schedule – Bangkok to Koh SamuiDeparts in BangkokBus+Ferry Ticket
Krungsiam Tour19:30From $35.00
Krungsiam Tour20:00From $30.00
Raja Ferry17:30From $27.00
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What is the best way to get to Koh Samui?

For such a long trip, the best option is to book an overnight sleeper train that departs from Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok. The train arrives at Surat Thani station, where a bus/van will take you to Donsak pier to catch a ferry to Koh Samui. The bus plus the ferry trip takes about 4 hours.

Can you get a boat from Pattaya to Koh Samui?

You can also get from Pattaya to Koh Samui by Rong Rueang shuttles. In this case, the trip duration will be 15.5 hours, including all changes. The ferry travel time is 1.5-2 hours, its journey cost is $4.3. Ferries depart from the pier in Donsak every hour and arrive at Nathon pier in Koh Samui.

How do you get to Ko Pha Ngan?

Koh Phangan is most easily accessed via Koh Samui Airport though it is slightly cheaper to fly to the regional transport hub of Suratthani. From Koh Samui a fast boat takes only 30 minutes whereas the journey from the mainland takes around eight times longer.

Are there monkeys on Koh Phangan?

Macaques live in a wide range of habitats including jungles, mangroves, plantations and on the outskirts of towns and villages. The ones most commonly seen on Koh Phangan live in the Haad Rin hills. The macaques sometimes go down to the beach and can be seen swinging around palm trees and powerlines.

Is Koh Phangan safe?

Koh Phangan is a very safe place where most troubles are self inflicted; with drink driving and drug arrests the biggest problem makers.

How long is the ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

The ferry trip takes 90 minutes, and the high-speed catamaran is around 45 minutes. Another option you may consider for traveling between Bangkok and Koh Samui is the bus and ferry trip.

Is Koh Samui the best place to stay in Thailand?

While Bangkok is the vibrant, modern, and most dynamic part of Thailand; Koh Samui makes the ideal chilling hub that you need after a long hectic trip. Koh Samui is the country’s second largest island that is located in the Gulf of Thailand.

How to get from Bangkok to Koh Nang Yuan?

First, you will take the bus from Bangkok to Chumphon (which involves a stop in Hua Hin). Once you arrive in Chumphon, you should take the high-speed catamaran in which you will get to gaze at some of the most beautiful islands, as this boat travels across Koh Nang Yuan, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan islands.

Which airlines fly direct from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport?

Both Bangkok Airlines and Thai Airways provide direct flights. However, if you are looking for a cheaper option; Nok Air and Air Asia provide 5 daily trips from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport.