Your Travel Guide to Thailand
All information & tips to prepare your trip in Thailand
You will find all the practical information about traveling by boat in Thailand on the dedicated page.
| Route | Departure time | Duration | Type | Price | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok (Khao San) → Koh Samui (Pralarn Pier) | 06:00 | 16:30 | bus + bateau | 1450 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Bangkok (Khao San) → Koh Samui (Maenam pier) | 06:00 | 10:40 | Van + bateau | 1350 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Bangkok (Don Muang Airport) → Koh Samui (Bangrak pier) | 06:00 - 06:20 | 6:30 | avion + bateau | 2300 THB | Nok Air + Seatran | Book |
| Bangkok (Don Muang Airport) → Koh Samui (Bangrak pier) | 06:00 - 06:20 | 6:30 | avion + bateau | 2300 THB | Nok Air + Seatran | Book |
| Bangkok (Southern Bus Terminal) → Koh Samui | 07:00 - 20:00 | 13:30 | bus + bateau | 919 THB | Transport Co | Book |
| Bangkok (Don Muang Airport) → Koh Samui (Nathon pier) | 08:50 | 8:00 | avion + bateau | 1900 THB | Nok Air + Lomprayah | Book |
| Bangkok (Don Muang Airport) → Koh Samui (Nathon pier) | 08:50 | 8:00 | avion + bateau | 1900 THB | Nok Air + Lomprayah | Book |
| Bangkok (Don Muang Airport) → Koh Samui (Bangrak pier) | 08:50 | 7:40 | avion + bateau | 1900 THB | Lion Air + Seatran | Book |
| Bangkok (Don Muang Airport) → Koh Samui (Bangrak pier) | 08:50 | 7:40 | avion + bateau | 1900 THB | Lion Air + Seatran | Book |
| Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) → Koh Samui (Maenam pier) | 17:05 | 18:15 | train + bus + bateau | 2180 THB | SRT + Lomprayah | Book |
| Bangkok (Khao San) → Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 18:00 | 17:30 | bus + bateau | 750 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Bangkok (Khao San) → Koh Samui (Nathon pier) | 18:00 | 17:20 | Van + bateau | 850 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) → Koh Samui (Nathon pier) | 18:00 | 18:00 | bus + bateau | 800 THB | Jolly Travel | Book |
| Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) → Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 19:00 | 16:30 | bus + bateau | 750 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) → Koh Samui (Nathon pier) | 19:00 | 15:30 | bus + bateau | 1000 THB | Paradise Travel | Book |
| Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) → Koh Samui (Bangrak pier) | 19:30 | 17:30 | train + bus + bateau | 1500 THB | SRT + Seatran | Book |
| Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) → Koh Samui (Nathon pier) | 19:30 | 15:30 | train + bus + bateau | 1558 THB | SRT + Lomprayah | Book |
| Bangkok (Khao San) → Koh Samui (Nathon pier) | 20:00 | 17:15 | Van + bateau | 950 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Bangkok (Khao San) → Koh Samui (Pralarn Pier) | 21:00 | 14:30 | bus + bateau | 1450 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Bangkok (Khao San) → Koh Samui (Maenam pier) | 21:00 | 14:20 | Van + bateau | 1400 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
The atmosphere on Thailand's night trains, with their dining cars turned into nightclubs, is truly amazing! It is often a memorable journey, even though you don't see much of the landscape. To be sure to have a sleeper, it's best to book your tickets in advance via websites like 12Go.
Khao San Road is Bangkok's backpacker district. Travel agencies and transport companies offer buses or combined bus + ferry tickets from Khao San Road to popular islands such as Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan... as well as to other destinations in the country.
There are direct buses from Bangkok to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap (the town near Angkor) in Cambodia, border crossing included. Buses leave from Mo Chit, Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal. Seats are limited, so it is best to book in advance on 12Go.
If you prefer to plan ahead and book your train tickets before you leave, you can do so on the 12Go website, which I have personally tested and recommend. Booking in advance is especially recommended for sleeper berths on night trains, but can also be a good idea for some Special Express trains.