Getting to Koh Samui

There is the direct flight or bus or train from Bangkok to Koh Samui. By bus to Koh Samui or by train to Suratthani and from Suratthani, there is the ferry transfer to cross over to Koh Samui.

By Air from Bangkok to Koh Samui

The most convenient and fastest mode of travel is flying to Koh Samui by air. Bangkok Airways is the only airway running between Bangkok and Koh Samui. There are many flights everyday and there are the promotion flights; one early-bird flight and one late-night flight per day. Please check with Bangkok Airways whether promotion is valid when you book the air ticket. Airline information and air ticket reservation can be available at Bangkok Airways Website www.bangkokair.com

By Bus from Bangkok to Koh Samui

If you would like a more economical way to travel, take the VIP bus from the well-known Khao San Road or from the New Southern Bus Terminal at Boromrat Chonnani Road. The VIP buses are more comfortable than the so-called air-conditioned bus. The tickets are easily available in almost every travel agency in Bangkok. Ferry fee is often included in the price. Please confirm it when you buy the bus ticket. Please contact New Southern Bus Terminal at telephone: 02-4345557 or visit http://www.transport.co.th/Eng/HomeEnglish.htm

By Train from Bangkok to Suratthani

Another way to travel is the night train from Hua Lamphong, the Bangkok Railway Station to Suratthani. The sleeping cars are more comfortable to take a ride in this long-hour journey. It is a little bit more expensive than the bus, but you will enjoy a good sleep. Upper beds are less expensive than the lower ones. A private "first class" cabin for two persons is also available. From Suratthani, you can take a ferry ride to Koh Phangan.

The fastest ferry leaves from Donsak pier on the main land. The ferries are not luxurious in any way, but you will see many of the small surrounding islands if you don't fall asleep. Some Thai guys on some ferries may try to convince you that "their" resort on Koh Samui is great. It can be a blank or a prize in that "lottery". For further details, please call 1690, 02-2237010, 02-2237020 or visit www.railway.co.th

See related article: Getting around Koh Samui

Source: Information by Tourism Authority of Thailand