Surat Thani to Samut Prakan

Surat Thani to Samut Prakan

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$8
 
 
$467

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Surat Thani to Samut Prakan Schedule

Surat Thani to Samut Prakan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Glassflower Luxury SUV 3pax Any time฿ 10,500
Thai Vietjet Economy #VZ35507:50 - 09:05฿ 1,377
Thai Railway Class II AC 09:00 - 18:05฿ 624
Thai Railway Class II AC 10:25 - 20:30฿ 704
Thai Vietjet Economy #VZ35112:35 - 13:50฿ 1,596
Transport Co Express 15:00 - 06:57฿ 903
Transport Co Express 17:00 - 08:57฿ 784
Thai Railway Class II AC 18:25 - 03:45฿ 624
Thai Railway Class II Sleeper Fan 20:10 - 06:10฿ 604
Thai Railway Class II Sleeper AC 22:50 - 08:30฿ 904

Transportation from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure8:55 PM
Departures per day53
Distance800 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Busline, BangkokTaxi24, ChokeAnan Tour, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Hahn Air Systems, Krungsiam Tour, Montanatip, Mr Toon, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Sombat Tour, Thai Railway, Thai Vietjet, Transport Co

How to get from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan

Travelling between Surat Thani and Samut Prakan is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 466.03 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.19.

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Surat Thani and Samut Prakan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Surat Thani and Samut Prakan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h to reach Samut Prakan.

How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan?

Travelling between Surat Thani and Samut Prakan can be as cheap as USD 7.19 if you opt for a Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) train and as expensive as USD 466.03 if you buy a Glassflower taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Surat Thani and Samut Prakan ?

  • 21 from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan starting from 07:30 Surat Thani Bus Terminal until 19:40 Surat Thani Bus Terminal
  • 17 from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan starting from 09:00 Surat Thani Train Station until 20:55 Surat Thani Train Station
  • 4 from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan starting from 11:15 Surat Thani Airport until 18:50 Surat Thani Airport
  • 11 from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan starting from 00:00 Surat Thani Airport until 00:00 Surat Thani Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 43.12.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Surat Thani and Samut Prakan

Hahn Air Systems, Thai Vietjet (ไทยเวียดเจ็ทแอร์)

Bus

Travelling from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Surat Thani and Samut Prakan

Bangkok Busline (บางกอกบัสไลน์), ChokeAnan Tour (บริษัท โชคอนันต์ชุมพร จำกัด), Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Montanatip, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sombat Tour (บริษัท เทพสมบัติ จำกัด), Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Surat Thani and Samut Prakan

BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower, Mr Toon (มิสเตอร์ตูน ชาเตอร์)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% opted for a bus
  • 4% took a train
  • 1% Other