Railay to Koh Samui

Railay to Koh Samui

Railay
Koh Samui
Sun, Jul 7
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Railay to Koh Samui Schedule

Railay to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services Van 10pax Any time฿ 11,990
Lanta Super Concord Tour Bus + Catamaran 07:00 - 11:30฿ 1,160
Phantip 1970 Express 09:00 - 16:30฿ 900
Lanta Super Concord Tour Bus + Catamaran 10:30 - 15:15฿ 856
Bangkok Air Economy #PG26614:00 - 14:50฿ 3,990

Transportation from Railay to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Railay to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day17
Distance450 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, Bangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Krabi Sea Pearl, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Lomprayah, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Ramon Transport, RTC Transport, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Thubthim Siam Travel, Van2Travel

How to get from Railay to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Railay to Koh Samui, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 267.88. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+ferry as a taxi+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 17.95.

How far is Railay from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Railay to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 280 miles (450 km). The flying distance is 441 miles (709 km).

How long does it take to get from Railay to Koh Samui?

The travel time from Railay to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Railay to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Railay to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Van2Travel: travelling by taxi+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 17.95 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 267.88.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Railay to Koh Samui:

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 14.96 - USD 38.40. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Klong Muang Transfer until 11:30 Ao Nam Mao Pier
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 15.50 - USD 27.88. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Krabi Town until 11:00 Krabi Town
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 17.95 - USD 28.56. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 18.28 - USD 29.92. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Krabi Lomprayah Office until 11:30 Krabi Lomprayah Office
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 20.67 - USD 24.75. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Beach until 11:00 Ao Nang Beach
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 21.76. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 09:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 24.48. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Bus+Van price: USD 24.80. From Railay to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel until 11:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
  • Van price : USD 31.55 - USD 31.98;
  • Plane tickets - USD 108.51 to USD 267.88;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 164.53 to USD 248.30.

How many trips per day are there between Railay and Koh Samui?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 9 by taxi+Ferry from Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Flights from Railay to Koh Samui depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Railay to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Railay to Koh Samui any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Railay to Koh Samui. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 108.51.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Railay to Koh Samui

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Railay to Koh Samui. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 164.53.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Railay to Koh Samui. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Railay to Koh Samui.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Railay to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Railay to Koh Samui? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 24% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 20% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 18% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 16% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 15% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 3% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 1% Other