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Getting There

By Air

For reservations, contact Bangkok Airways,
Bangkok office Tel. 0 2265 5555 Samui Airport office Tel. 0 7724 5601-8.
Website: www.bangkokair.com

By Rail

Trains leave from Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok to Surat Thani, from where it is necessary to take a bus to Don Sak Pier and then a ferry across to the islands.
Railway Station Hotline: 1690 or Hua Lamphong Railway Station Tel. 0 2220 4334
Surat Thani Railway Station Tel. 0 7731 1213
Website: www.railway.co.th

By Bus

Buses from Bangkok leave the Southern Bus Terminal three times a day for Ko Samui, but the fare does not include the ticket for the ferry. The bus takes around 14 hours.
Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal Tel. 0 2435 1199
Surat Thani Bus Terminal Tel. 0 7720 0032
Website: www.transport.co.th

By Boat

To Ko Samui

The ferries for passengers and cars from Don Sak Pier to Ko Samui depart from 6.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., taking about one and a half hours. Fare ranges between 84 and 220 baht. Some ferry company's fare may include a ticket for an air-conditioned bus. If one loves travelling at night to get a great view of stars and sky, there is also an overnight boat to Ko Samui which departs at 11.00 p.m. and arrives at 5.00 a.m.

To Ko Pha-ngan

There are three alternative piers to catch a boat from Don Sak Pier (Surat Thani), Na Thon (Ko Samui), and from the Ban Don Pier (overnight boat). Boat fares are between 80 and 160 baht.

To Ko Tao

To travel to this island, alternative departures are at Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Samui and Tha Yang Pier in Chumphon province. The fare is 400-500 baht. Nevertheless, going at night will cost only 200 baht. The boat departs at 12.00 a.m. arriving at 6.00 a.m.