How to travel from Railay Beach to Koh Samui, Thailand
The distance between Railay Beach and Koh Samui is around 223km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Railay Beach to Koh Samui by ferry, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Koh Samui → Railay Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM).
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time50min
- Typical costTHB 5,375($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Ko Samui.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,490($41)
Lomprayah
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Don Sak Pier then take a ferry to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costTHB 1,015($28)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Railay Beach and Koh Samui
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Railay Beach to Koh Samui by ferry, plane and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,015 ($28) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,375 ($150).
The distance between Railay Beach and Koh Samui is around 223km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Railay Beach and Koh Samui by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Railay Beach to Koh Samui is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx THB 5,375 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Railay Beach and Koh Samui is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,015 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Railay Beach and Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Railay Beach and Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Railay Beach and Koh Samui. The ferry typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.
Lomprayah, Long-tail boat, Songserm and Seatran Discovery run the ferry services between Railay Beach and Koh Samui. Ferries run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Railay Beach to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Koh Samui is Koh Samui Airport (USM) (USM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Koh Samui. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Railay Beach to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Railay Beach to Koh Samui is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around THB 5,375 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Railay Beach and Koh Samui
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 1h 50m | THB 5,375($150) | every 4 hours | 227km (141 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Po Pier, Phuket, Fly | 2h 35m | THB 5,195($145) | once daily | 337km (209 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 5h 20m | THB 1,490($41) | once daily | 237km (147 miles) |
| Ferry via Krabi Town Pier | 5h 25m | THB 1,635($45) | twice daily | 234km (145 miles) |
| Ferry via Ao Nang Pier | 6h 40m | THB 1,560($43) | twice daily | 234km (145 miles) |
| Ferry via Krabi Town Pier | 7h 40m | THB 1,055($29) | once daily | 223km (138 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 20m | THB 1,015($28) | every 4 hours | 279km (174 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Railay Beach and Koh Samui
Ferry operators
Long-tail boat
Tigerline Ferry
Lomprayah
Songserm
Seatran Discovery
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Airports near Koh Samui
The following major airports near Koh Samui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Koh Samui Airport (USM)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Koh Samui
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Koh Samui
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
- Distance
- 289km (179 miles) from Koh Samui