Bangkok to Surat Thani

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How to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani

Ready to leave the Capital City? The district of Surat Thani may not be as famous as Krabi or Phuket but there are still a few things to do and see here. If you’re interested in outdoor activities or hiking, there are numerous National Parks and a rainforest nearby that you can explore.

The distance from Bangkok to Surat Thani is 645 km (400 miles). In this post, we compare the 3 options to travel from Bangkok to Surat Thani: by bus (10 hours), by train (13-13.5 hours), or by flight (1 hr 15m). Ticket prices range from 500 THB ($14.50) to 730 THB ($21.50).

3 ways to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani

Transport mode	Duration	Costs		Availability
Bus	10 hours	500 THB ($14.50)		Check Bus Tickets
Train	13-13.5 hours	730 THB ($21.50)		Check Train Tickets
Flight	1hr 15m	730 THB ($21.50)		Check Flights

The bus is the cheapest and most practical option for travelling from Bangkok to Surat Thani. There are numerous bus schedules on this route and the fare starts at 500 THB ($14.50) for the 10-hour journey.

Taking the train is the slowest option which takes at least 13 hours. The advantage of this option is that you can travel more comfortably in an airconditioned sleeper berth. Tickets for 2nd class sleeper berth with AC start at 730 THB ($21.50).

Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Bangkok to Surat Thani. There are several flights offered daily and airfares start from 730 THB ($21.50).

TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to help reduce your impact on the environment.

Bangkok to Surat Thani by Bus

Duration: 10 hours

Cost: 500 THB ($14.50)

Duration: 10 hours

Cost: 500 THB ($14.50)

Though travelling from Bangkok to Surat Thani by bus is a long journey, it can be a much cheaper alternative when flight prices are inflated.

There are numerous bus companies operating daily trips from Bangkok to Surat Thani. The journey takes about 10 hours.

Departure and arrival stations

Buses from Bangkok heading to Surat Thani either depart from Bangkok Southern Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) or Mochit Terminal.

These two bus terminals are about 10 km from Bangkok city centre. The southern terminal (official name is Sai Tai Mai) comes with the advantage that you can get there via Bangkok’s metro system. If you take a taxi to get to any of these terminals, it will take around 20-30 minutes from Bangkok city centre.

All buses arrive at Surat Thani Bus Terminal in the centre of Sarut Thani. Fares start at 500 THB ($14.50). Below we have provided the schedules of the more credible bus companies for this route:

Bus schedules from Bangkok to Surat Thani

Operator	Schedule	Costs
Transport Co. Ltd (Chatuchak – Mochit)	17:32-03:32 18:15-04:15	500 THB ($14.50) Check Bus Tickets
Transport Co. Ltd (Southern Terminal)	16:00-02:00 18:30-04:30	500 THB ($14.50) Check Bus Tickets
Nakhon Si Racha	17:30-03:15	670 THB ($19.50) Check Bus Tickets
Krung Siam Tour	18:50-04:50	670 THB ($19.50) Check Bus Tickets
Bangkok Buslines	07:30-17:10	710 THB ($20.50) Check Bus Tickets

Most of the buses depart the terminal in the late afternoon. Be aware that fares are dependent on the type of bus you book. The VIP buses tend to cost a little more, but offer more space and often a blanket and drinking water for your comfort.

Bangkok to Surat Thani by Train

Duration: 13-13.5 hours

Cost: 730 THB ($21.50)

Duration: 13-13.5 hours

Cost: 730 THB ($21.50)

There are numerous trains available when travelling from Bangkok to Surat Thani. We suggest taking a night train to catch up on some sleep and be ready to explore your new destination upon arrival.

Departure and arrival station

Trains operating between Bangkok to Surat Thani depart from the Hua Lamphong Railway Station and arrive at the Surat Thani Railway Station, located east of the town centre. To get to the town centre, you can either take the public orange bus for 20 THB ($0.50) or a taxi for about 140 THB ($4.10).

You can find both the bus and the taxi services outside the train station, near the parking lot. The Surat Thani town is about 15 km east of the railway station. Going to the city centre takes about 20-30 minutes from the train station.

Train Schedules from Bangkok to Surat Thani

Train	Schedule	2nd Class Sleeper A/C
EX85	19:30-08:32	810 THB ($23.50) Check Train Tickets
RP167	18:30-07:47	730 THB ($21.50) Check Train Tickets

Bangkok to Surat Thani by Flight

Duration: 1hr 15m

Cost: 730 THB ($21.50)

Duration: 1hr 15m

Cost: 730 THB ($21.50)

The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani is taking a flight which takes only just a little over 1 hour. Fares already start from 730 THB ($21.50), but expect to pay more when booking short in advance or during peak seasons.

Low-cost airlines such as Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, AirAsia and Vietjet Air offer multiple flights daily to Surat Thani. Flights depart from Don Muang Airport (DMK) or Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

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All flights arrive at Surat Thani International Airport (URT), which is about 32 km from the town centre. You will need to arrange your own transportation from the airport to the town centre or your hotel.