Travel guide for Surat Thani: Surat Thani is primarily known as the gateway to Koh Samui and the neighboring islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. While the islands can also be reached from Chumphon, which lies about 160 kilometers further north, traveling from Bangkok is faster and more convenient if you plan to fly to Koh Tao and then take a boat to Chumphon. The city has an airport but offers few tourist attractions. There are several ferry terminals; the most well-known and busiest is Donsak, 75 km from Surat Thani. Ferries depart hourly from there during the high season (November to March). Alternatively, you can take a Songserm ferry from Ta Tong (5 km from Surat Thani) or the very slow overnight ferry from Ban Dao in the city center.

Accommodation in Surat Thani: Surat Thani and its disreputable travel agencies are not places we would recommend. Generally, travelers don't stay overnight here, and we don't want to convince you that it's a shame not to. The city is neither particularly interesting nor inviting for foreign tourists. Good and affordable hotels and guesthouses are scarce. However, should you need to stay overnight in Surat Thani while waiting for your ferry to the islands or your bus to Phang Nga, Phuket, or Krabi, here are a few addresses. Find accommodation in Surat Thani. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories from 300 THB to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // Grey The prices that are not available in the city selection ("All prices" are always available) function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); arrow_circle_right View all properties in Surat Thani

Practical information about Surat Thani: Even if the city itself isn't particularly interesting, many travelers return from Thailand with a bad impression of Surat Thani because they were scammed by a local travel agency. If you book a bus and ferry combination from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, or Koh Tao, you not only run the risk of having valuables stolen from your luggage during the ferry crossing, but also of being scammed by the travel agency during your stay in Surat Thani. Most agencies in Surat Thani are disreputable and try to extract more money from you with flimsy excuses (the bus doesn't go to your destination, isn't running today, or is severely delayed – but of course, you can take another one if you pay extra...). An interesting way to travel from Bangkok to Surat Thani is by night train. It's a bit of an adventure, but be sure to book your sleeper car in advance. You can book online on this website.

How do I get to Surat Thani? You can fly, take the train, or take the bus to Surat Thani. VIP and regular buses depart from Bangkok's South Bus Station (Sai ​​Tai Mai). The train journey is very long, but we recommend taking a sleeper car on the night train. The atmosphere on Thailand's night trains is fantastic! Be sure to book your sleeper car berth in advance. You can buy tickets online on this website. From Koh Tao, Koh Samui, and the islands of Koh Samui, you can reach Surat Thani by ferry or boat (beware: valuables are frequently stolen from luggage during ferry crossings). View all travel options to Surat Thani

Surat Thani Chak Phra Festival and Boat Races: This festival usually takes place in October. Learn more about the Surat Thani Chak Phra Festival and the boat races.

How do you ask for directions to Surat Thani in Thai? I want to go to Surat Thani / Yak pai thi Surat Thani. Where is Surat Thani? / Surat Thani yu thi nai?