Bangkok to Koh Samui bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 22 daily bus departures available, including 21 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Bangkok at 06:00h, arriving at Koh Samui at 17:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 11:30h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Bangkok and Koh Samui is 469 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 06:00 has a travel time of 11:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 18:30h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Koh Samui earlier, there
are 21 overnight coaches from Bangkok to Koh Samui.
The overnight coaches depart between 16:00 and 21:00 and arrive between 08:55 and 13:30
the following day.
Below are the most popular night departures to Koh Samui:
Bus companies operating the Bangkok to Koh Samui route
There are 7 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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