Planning your journey from Surat Thani Railway Station to Koh Samui? Whether you’re arriving by an overnight train from Bangkok or exploring Southern Thailand by rail
📍 Where is Surat Thani Train Station?
Surat Thani Train Station is located in Phunphin District, about 15 km west of Surat Thani City. It’s the main rail gateway for travelers heading to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao.
🚐 Step 1: Van or Bus Transfer from Surat Thani Railway Station to Tapee Pier
Once you arrive at the train station, your journey continues by shared minivan to Tapee Pier, the main departure point for ferries to Koh Samui.
- 🕒 Check in Time at 09:00 AM
- 🕒 Check in Point at Wut Travel Counter in front of Surat thani Train Station
- 🕒 Departure Time at 09:30 AM
- 🕒Travel Time: Approximately 30 minutes
- 🛣 Distance: Around 27.5 km
- ✅ Comfortable AC minivans
⛴ Step 2: Ferry from Tapee Pier to Koh Samui
At Tapee Pier, hop on a high-speed catamaran to Koh Samui, one of Thailand’s most popular island destinations.
- 🚤 A high-speed catamaran Duration: 1.45 hours
- 🚢 Operators: Lomprayah
- ⏰ Departure Times: at 10:00 AM
- 🎫 Combo Tickets: (Train Station → Pier → Koh Samui)
🏝 Arriving in Koh Samui
Most ferries arrive at Nathon Pier of Koh Samui. From there, you can continue to your hotel by local taxi, songthaew
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