How to get fromSurat Thani Railway Station to the city centre

Why visit Surat Thani?

Surat Thani is a popular transport hub in southern Thailand. It often serves as a stop along the way to Krabi, Phuket or to islands in the Gulf of Thailand. The city may not be as exciting as the islands but it still offers some charm and sights.

Often used as a mere stopover by tourists, you can enjoy a more authentic Thai experience in this city. So if you have some extra time in your itinerary, our recommended activities in Surat Thani include exploring the floating market, the nearby Khao Sok National Park, and Surat Thani Pillar Shrine.

There are 2 ways to travel the 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Surat Thani Railway Station to the city centre. You can choose between the bus and taxi. The journey takes 30 to 50 minutes and the quickest way is by taxi. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at 20 THB ($0.60).

The bus is a cheap way to travel from Surat Thani Railway Station to the city centre. You can easily find these orange-coloured buses in the parking area outside the station.

A bus ride to the town centre costs about 20 THB ($0.60). There are buses every 15 minutes throughout the day, but note that there are fewer buses operating after 19:00.

Depending on traffic, the journey takes about 40 to 50 minutes to reach the town centre from Surat Thani Railway Station to the city centre. As this is a local bus, it will make numerous stops along the way.

Bus from the city centre to Surat Thani Railway Station

If you’re travelling from the city centre to Surat Thani Railway Station to the city centre, you can find the local buses at Surat Thani Talad Kaset 1 Station. This is located within walking distance of many hotels in the city.

If you prefer to travel in comfort from Surat Thani Railway Station to the city centre to the town centre, you can hail a taxi. You can book one at the taxi service counter just outside of the train station, and you can easily find it with its sign that reads ‘low-cost taxi service.’

The taxi service uses regular cars to transport travellers to different destinations throughout Surat Thani. A taxi ride to the town centre starts from 140 THB ($4.20) and takes about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

If you’re not going to the town centre, you can compare the distance of travelling to the town centre (15 km) and your desired destination to ensure the price is fair.