Surat Thani - Koh Samui

Choose date-2 Adults
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui transfer route

Best option for your situation

Koh Samui

If your flight lands after 14:00, check ferry timing carefully.

Island route data

Pier transfer included

Airport pickup

Check operator desk

Best for most tourists

Bus + Ferry + Van

Cheapest

Bus + Ferry

Fastest

Bus + Ferry

Best after late arrival

Private transfer

HoteleSIM

Bangkok 2 yrs

Independent

Prices checked

Booking handled by 12Go — rated 4.2/5 by 9,883 travelers on Trustpilot.

Ferry intelligence

Last ferry varies by operator and pier

Ferry + van vs taxi + ferry
Hotel pickup may be included
Weather can change boats
Avoid tight flight returns

If your flight lands after 14:00, check the ferry carefully before paying.

4 best options found

2 Adults
Best value
Bus + Ferry

Bus + Ferry

Airport bus and ferry partners

฿475–560

per person

Best match for your trip

Typical budget option, usually per person. Final fare on partner.

3h 30m – 5h

Time

Current schedule

Departures

Check ticket

Luggage

Pickup

Surat Thani Airport or operator airport meeting point

Exact pickup is shown on the partner ticket or voucher.

Ticket point
Budget onlyNeeds local taxi after drop-offGood for solo travelers

Pros

  • - Simple airport-to-island ticket
  • - Good value for most travelers

Cons

  • - Fixed ferry timing
  • - Arrival pier can vary by operator

Best value

Paid partner link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

DetailsSee ferry times · 12Go
Smaller ride
Van + Ferry

Van + Ferry

Van and ferry partner operators

Final price on partner

price + ticket

Backup for your trip

Typical shared option; luggage rules vary. Final fare on partner.

3h 30m – 5h 30m

Time

Current schedule

Departures

Check rules

Luggage

Pickup

Surat Thani Airport or selected operator pickup point

Exact pickup is shown on the partner ticket or voucher.

Ticket point
Luggage rules varyShared wait possibleAvoid with large luggage

Pros

  • - Smaller shared transfer
  • - Useful when bus seats are limited

Cons

  • - Luggage rules can be stricter
  • - Pickup point must be checked

Smaller ride

Paid partner link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

DetailsSee ferry times · 12Go
Hotel link
Bus + Ferry + Van

Bus + Ferry + Van

Combined transfer partners

Final price on partner

price + ticket

Backup for your trip

Typical budget option, usually per person. Final fare on partner.

4h – 6h

Time

Current schedule

Departures

Check ticket

Luggage

Pickup

Surat Thani Airport or operator connection point depending on ticket

Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.

Specific point
Budget onlyNeeds local taxi after drop-offGood for solo travelers

Pros

  • - Can include more of the island connection
  • - Good for bundled travel

Cons

  • - More moving parts
  • - Confirm if hotel drop-off is included

Hotel link

Paid partner link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

DetailsSee ferry times · 12Go
Compare all
Ferry + Van

Ferry + Van

Ferry and van partner operators

Final price on partner

price + ticket

Backup for your trip

Typical shared option; luggage rules vary. Final fare on partner.

3h 30m – 5h 30m

Time

Current schedule

Departures

Check rules

Luggage

Pickup

Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani office or pier connection depending on ticket

Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.

Specific point
Luggage rules varyShared wait possibleAvoid with large luggage

Pros

  • - More partner choices
  • - Useful for alternative departure times

Cons

  • - Connection details vary
  • - Check airport pickup carefully

Compare all

Paid partner link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

DetailsSee ferry times · 12Go

Complete your trip

Landing late? Lock in your Koh Samui hotel before the ferry plan.

Book your hotel in Koh SamuiGet your Thailand eSIM

10% off with code TTG10

Quick route notes

Route shape

Compare Surat Thani to Koh Samui ferry transfer options from the airport, including bus plus ferry, van plus ferry, ferry plus van and combined airport-to-island tickets. This route is useful for travelers landing at Surat Thani Airport and continuing to Koh Samui without booking each leg separately. Current guide options are Bus + Ferry, Van + Ferry, Bus + Ferry + Van and Ferry + Van.

Pickup reality

Pickup wording differs by option: Bus + Ferry: Surat Thani Airport or operator airport meeting point; Van + Ferry: Surat Thani Airport or selected operator pickup point; Bus + Ferry + Van: Surat Thani Airport or operator connection point depending on ticket; Ferry + Van: Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani office or pier connection depending on ticket. Check the partner ticket for the exact meeting point and whether hotel pickup or hotel drop-off is included.

Timing check

Planning durations in this guide: Bus + Ferry: 3h 30m – 5h; Van + Ferry: 3h 30m – 5h 30m; Bus + Ferry + Van: 4h – 6h; Ferry + Van: 3h 30m – 5h 30m. For island or ferry routes, confirm the pier, boat leg, last usable departure and onward transfer before payment. Final schedule, luggage rules and price are confirmed on the partner page.

Sources & freshness

Last checked: July 2026

Source basis: partner availability plus public route context

Partner source: 12Go partner availability

Price ranges: indicative THB ranges, where shown, checked 2026-07

Confidence: Medium

12Go partner availability

Route pages are planning guidance, not live timetables. Final price, schedule, pickup point and support rules are confirmed by the booking partner or operator before payment.

Corrections policyReport outdated info

Final prices and schedules may change. Allow extra time after landing and check ferry, pier and hotel drop-off rules.

Independent guide · prices checked 07/2026 · booking handled by 12Go, an established Asia travel booking platform. We may earn a commission at no extra cost; final price, schedule and support stay on the partner site.

Bus + Ferry

Live prices and ticket rules on 12Go

See live prices & times