Surat Thani name itself means "City of the Good People". The province located on the east coast of the Thailand and about 645 km from Bangkok, next from Chumphon and it is the largest province in Southern province. Surat Thani is well known as the city of Thousand Islands 
which locates in the coast in the Gulf of Thailand. The famous islands for tourist are Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan , Koh Tao and nowadays become perfect for the vacationers around the world. In addition, Surat Thani is perfect and has various type of tourist attraction such as mountains , caves and waterfalls. Mostly local people in the province are agriculturist ( palm oil, rubber, coconut, and fruits). The local rambutan is one of best favor of Thai rambutan in the Thailand.South boarder are Nakhon Si thammarat and Krabi
East boarder Gulf of thailand and Nakhon Sithammarat
Westboarder are Phang Nga and Ranong
Travel to Surat Thani , Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan
It is very convenient to drive from Bangkok to Surat Thani. Take Highway No4. direct to Phetchaburi , Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chumphon. At Chumphon change to Highway No. 41 and Highway No. 401 direct to Surat Thani. The information about Thai car hire.
Bangkok
↓ Highway No. 4
Phetchaburi
↓ Highway No. 4
Prachuap Khiri Khan
↓ Highway No. 4
Chumphon,
↓ Highway No. 4
Surat Thani
By Train
Using train from Bangkok (Hua Lamphong Station) to Surat Thani train station spends time from 10.50 hr- 11.22 hr depend on type of train. The trip takes approximately 12-13 hours. Phun Phin station is 12 km away from downtown, the visitor can use bus, taxi or mini van in from of the station to downtown or ferry port ( Donsak or Tapi ). Check time and price on table below. You can download train time table or contact call center 1690
Remark
Visitor who want to go to Samui Island , recommend to take train route Bangkok – Kantang ( Trang). Train Line no 167, depart from Hua Lamphong Station at 18.20 pm and arrive Phun Phin station at 6.10 am. Express train line 85 route Bangkok - Nakhon Si Thammarat depart from Hua Lamphong Station at 19.15 pm and arrive Phun Phin station at 7.09 am.
Rapid train ( time approximately 11.22 hr.)
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 658 baht
lower bed 728 baht
Bogie Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 458 baht
Lower bed 508 baht
Bogie Second Class Carriage 358 baht
Bogie Third Class Carriage 217 baht
Special express train ( time approximately 10.50 hr.)
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 1179 baht
lower bed 1379 baht
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 758 baht
lower bed 848 baht
Express train ( time approximately 11.19 hr.)
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 1139 baht
lower bed 1339 baht
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 698 baht
lower bed 768 baht
Bogie Second Class Carriage sit 398 baht
Bogie Third Class Carriage 257 baht
Credit to http://www.railway.co.th
By Plane
There are 3 airlines operating service route from Bangkok to Surat Thani airport Thai airways and cheap Thai airline Nok Air and Thai Airasia. Traveling time is approximately 70 minutes.
credit to airasia.com
Koh Samui destination
There are 2 airlines operate service route from Bangkok to Samui Island Thai airways and cheap Thai airline Bangkok airways . Traveling time is approximately 1.05-1.30 hr depend on flight.
Koh Samui or Koh Pha Ngan destination
Mostly of Thai people fly from Bangkok to Surat airport instead of direct flight to Samui Island to avoid expensive price. Passenger who travels from Bangkok to Surat Thani airport can buy the ticket from reservation desk at the airport. Normally the ticket will sell inclusive both bus or van transfer and ferry or speedboat together.
- Raja ferry co, Ltd operates service from Donsak port -Koh Phangan Route about 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Raja ferry co, Ltd operates service from Donsak port to Koh Samui(Lipa Noi ) about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Lompraya speed Boat co, Ltd operates service from Tapi port to Samui or Phan Ngan Island. Traveling time from Tapi port to Samui Island is approximately 45 minutes.
Information for Raja ferry co, Ltd . Tel : +66 2 277-4488
Information for Lompraya co, Ltd .Tel +662629 2569-70
By Bus
From Bangkok The transport company operating daily buses from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal) to Surat Thani , Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan. Ticket reservation contact no +662422-4444, +662262-3456. call center 1490
Bus no 62 Bangkok – Surat Thani – Kanom ( Nakhon Si Thammarat )
20.00 pm VIP Bus 32 seats
19.00 pm Bus 40 seats
Bus no 991 Bangkok – Koh Samui
07.30 am ,19.00 pm ,19.30 pm and 20.20 pm VIP Bus 24 seats
19.00 pm and 20.00 pm Bus 40 seats
07.00 am ,18.30 pm ,19.30 pm and 20.15 pm Bus 46 seats
Bus no 991 Bangkok – Koh Pha Ngan
19.50 pm Bus 24 seats
19.30 pm Bus 40 seats
19.00 pm Bus 46 Seats
Bus no 991 Bangkok ( mo chit 2 bus terminal ) – Koh Samui
07.15 am and 19.15 pm VIP Bus 24 seats
18.15 pm Bus 46 seats
In addition, The are many private Thailand vip bus company also operatin route between Bangkok (Southern Bus Terminal ) – Surat Thani for instance ;
Sombat Tour Co, Ltd
Contatc in Bangkok +662-8946050-1 and +662-8946008
Bus no 993 Bangkok- Surat Thani
07.30 am, 15.30 pm and 19.30 pm Air condition bus
Bus no 991 Bangkok – Koh Samui
07.30 am , 109.00 am , 9.30 pm, 09.00 am and 20.30 pm Air condition bus
08.00 am , 09.00 am, 19.00 pm and 20.00 pm VIP Bus 32 seats
Nakornsri Romyen Tour Co., Ltd
Contact in Bangkok +662-894-6154 and +662-894-6155
Bus no 993 Bangkok – Surat Thani
07.00 am and 19.30 pm Air condition Bus
Bus no 981 Bangkok – Surat Thani – Nakhon Si Thammarat
Depart 07:00 am Arrive 16:00 pm Bus 44 seats
Depart 13:50 pm Arrive 22:50 pm Bus 44 seats
Depart 18:00 pm Arrive 03:00 am Bus 44 seats
Depart 18:50 pm Arrive 03:50 am VIP Bus 24 seats
Depart 19:30 pm Arrive 03:30 am Bus 38 seats
Depart 19:50 pm Arrive 04:50 am VIP Bus 24 seats
Nakornsriracha Tour Co, Ltd
Contact in Bangkok +662-885-9608-9 and +662-8946220
Bus no 993 Bangkok – Surat Thani
07.30 am ,19.30 pm and 20.10 pm VIP Bus 24 seats and 32 seats
Srisuthep Tour Co, Ltd
Contact in Bangkok +662-884-5599 and +662-884-7252-3
Bus no 981 Bangkok – Nakhon Si Thammarat- Kan
Bus no 62 Bangkok – Surat Thani - Kanom
Sappaisal tour Co., Ltd
Contact in Bangkok +662-8849584
Bus no 62 Bangkok – Kanom ( Nakhon Si Thammarat )
Bus no 993 Bangkok – Surat Thani
Depart 07:40 am – arrive 15:40 pm
Depart 19:50 pm - arrive 03:50 am
Depart 20:10 pm – arrive 04:10 am
Bus Express Co., Ltd
Contact in Bangkok +662-894-6101-3
Bus no 993 Bangkok – Surat Thani
Depart 09:20 am arrive 18:20 pm
Depart 19:30 pm arrive 04:30 am
Depart 21:20 pm arrive 06:20 am
Route Surat Thani , Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan to Bangkok
Contact in Surat Thani +6677-200032
Bus no 993 Surat Thani
Depart 09.00 am Air condition Bus 4 seats
Bus no 991 Koh Samui – Bangkok
Depart 07.30 am ,15.30 pm ,16.30 pm and 17.30 pm VIP Bus 24 seats
Bus no 991 Koh Pha Ngan – Bangkok
Depart 17.00 pm VIP Bus 24 Seats
Depart 17.30 pm Air condition Bus 40 seats
Sombat Tour Co, Ltd
Contact in Surat Thani +6677-273666 and +6677-281110
Bus no 993 Surat Thani- Bangkok
Depart 08.00 am and19.15 pm Air condition Bus
Depart 19.30 pm and 19.40 pm VIP Bus
Bus no 991 Koh Samui – Bangkok
Depart 07.30 am Air condition Bus
Depart 15.30 pm VIP Bus 32 seats
Krung Siam Tour Co., Ltd
Contact in Surat Thani +6677-286506 and +6677-272506
Bus no 993 Surat Thani- Bangkok
Depart 09.15 am ,19.15 pm and 19.30 pm
Chokanan tour Co., Ltd
Contact in Surat Thani +6677-273050 , +6677-281439 and +6677-437332
Bus no 993 Surat Thani – Bangkok
Sappaisal tour Co., Ltd
Contact in Surat Thani +6677-200846
Bus no 62 Kanom ( Nakhon Si Thammarat ) - Bangkok
Nakornsri Romyen Tour Co., Ltd
Contact in Surat Thani +662-894-6154 and +662-894-6155
Bus no 993 Surat Thani - Bangkok
Bus Express Co., Ltd
Contact in Surat Thani +6681-628-6513 and +6687-463-7677
Bus no 993 Surat Thani - Bangkok
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