All Transport Routes
Transport options between major cities and popular islands in Thailand
Bangkok โ Koh Samui
Koh Samui transport guide 2026: fly Bangkok Airways direct to Samui Airport in 1h, or take Lomprayah bus+ferry via Surat Thani (10-12h). Budget travelers: night bus+ferry (12h). Compare all 3 options โ book 3+ days ahead in peak season.
Price
From $18
Bangkok โ Phuket
Bangkok to Phuket travel guide 2026: AirAsia & Thai Airways fly direct in 1.5h. Buses from Southern Terminal take 8-10h. Cheapest: night bus (10h) โ saves a night of accommodation. Phuket has two bus terminals, check which is closer to your hotel.
Price
From $12
Bangkok โ Koh Tao
Bangkok to Koh Tao guide 2026: no direct flights โ fly to Samui then ferry (3.5h total). Best: Lomprayah bus+ferry combo (8h). Cheapest: night bus+ferry (9h). Koh Tao is the world's #1 PADI dive certification spot โ Open Water courses from $300.
Price
From $22
Bangkok โ Koh Phangan
Bangkok to Koh Phangan travel guide 2026: fly to Samui then ferry (3h). Lomprayah bus+ferry takes 11h. Cheapest: night bus+ferry (12h). Home of the legendary Full Moon Party โ book ferries weeks ahead during party dates, tickets sell out fast.
Price
From $20
Bangkok โ Krabi
Bangkok to Krabi transport guide 2026: AirAsia & Thai Airways fly direct to Krabi Airport in 1.5h. VIP bus takes 10h. Cheapest: night bus (12h). Krabi is the gateway to Railay Beach, Phi Phi Islands & the Andaman Sea โ world-class rock climbing & limestone karst scenery.
Price
From $18
Phuket โ Koh Phi Phi
Phuket to Koh Phi Phi ferry guide 2026: speedboat is fastest at just 1h. Standard ferry takes 2h with Phi Phi Cruiser & Andaman Wave. Multiple daily departures from Rassada Pier. Home to iconic Maya Bay โ featured in the movie The Beach. Book early in peak season (Dec-Apr).
Price
From $15
Krabi โ Koh Lanta
Krabi to Koh Lanta ferry guide 2026: Andaman Wave ferry from Krabi Town pier takes 1.5h. Cheapest: minibus+ferry combo (3h). Year-round service but reduced in low season. Koh Lanta is ideal for families & couples โ peaceful longtail boat beaches, stunning sunsets, no crowds.
Price
From $8
Koh Samui โ Koh Tao
Koh Samui to Koh Tao ferry guide 2026: Lomprayah high-speed catamaran is fastest at 2h. Seatran Discovery ferry takes 2.5h. This scenic island-hopping route passes Koh Phangan along the way. Multiple daily departures from Maenam Pier (Lomprayah) and Bangrak Pier (Seatran).
Price
From $15