Results from Bangkok to Surat Thani on Tuesday, 04 October 2022

There are three ways to travel from Bangkok to Surat Thani: by plane, by train and by bus.

How far is Bangkok from Surat Thani?

The travel distance between Bangkok and Surat Thani is 644 km. There are three options to travel from Bangkok to Surat Thani: taking a flight, a train or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani?

It takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get from Bangkok to Surat Thani by plane, 11-13 hours by train and 10-11 hours by bus.

The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What types of airlines operate the route Bangkok to Surat Thani?

There are five domestic airlines flying the route Bangkok to Surat Thani, five low-cost carriers: Thai Smile Airways (WE), Nok Air (DD), Thai Air Asia (FD), Thai Lion Air (SL) and Thai VietJet Air (VZ).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Thailand.

Where do flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani depart?

Flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani arrive?

Flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani arrive at Surat Thani Airport (URT).

What types of trains operate the route Bangkok to Surat Thani?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Bangkok to Surat Thani.

State Railways of Thailand (SRT): the state-owned railway company runs trains on the SRT Southern Line carrying sleeper and seating cars. Passenger cars are divided in multiple classes: First class Berth in compartments for 1-2 passengers, Second class Berth, Second class Seat and Third class Seat.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Thailand.

Where does the train from Bangkok to Surat Thani depart?

Trains on the SRT Southern Line depart from Hua Lamphong Railway Station located in 191 Rong Mueang Rd, Khwaeng Rong Muang, Khet Pathum Wan, Bangkok.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where does the train from Bangkok to Surat Thani arrive?

Trains on the SRT Southern Line arrive at Surat Thani Railway Station located in Phunphin District, Surat Thani.

What types of buses operate the route Bangkok to Surat Thani?

There are two bus companies running the route Bangkok to Surat Thani.

Bangkok Busline operates single-deck and double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 24 and 32 passengers.

The Transport Co Ltd operates double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Thailand.

Where does the bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani depart?

Most buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani depart from Mo Chit Bus Terminal (Chatuchak) located in 798 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak, Bangkok, or from Bangkok South Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) located in 8 Borommaratchachonnani Rd, Chim Phli, Taling Chan, Bangkok.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where does the bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani arrive?

Most buses from Bangkok to Surat Thani arrive at Surat Thani Bus Terminal located in Tambon Wat Pradu, Mueang Surat Thani.

Where to travel next from Surat Thani?

From Surat Thani, you can fly to Bangkok and Chiang Mai, or go by train to Hua Hin, Chumphon and Hat Yai, or go by ferry to Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui.