Different Surat Thani bus services let you explore the town in Southern Thailand, as they are an important part of the public transport system serving locals and visitors of Surat Thani. Local public buses let you travel around Surat Thani province in the most affordable way. You can reach many popular destinations in Thailand by bus from Surat Thani, as there are plenty of intercity bus routes starting in the town.
Discover Surat Thani bus services with public bus routes, as well as the most popular Thailand destinations that can be reached by bus from Surat Thani.
Intercity Buses from Surat Thani
Intercity buses are the most affordable way to get from Surat Thani to various destinations. These buses are connecting Surat Thani with popular destinations in Southern Thailand and other parts of the country.
To compare different transportation options for a trip from Surat Thani, use this search form. Otherwise, explore the most popular intercity bus routes and their timetables below.
Popular Intercity Bus Routes
The most popular intercity bus routes from Surat Thani and timetables for each type of bus are listed below.
Bangkok
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the central region of the country. Being one of the most visited cities in the world, Bangkok has many points of interest that attract large crowds of tourists. Bangkok is the main transportation hub in all of Thailand, with many buses going there from Surat Thani.
| Bus Surat Thani - Bangkok ฿ 720 11h | |
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Donsak
Donsak is a district in the eastern part of Surat Thani Province, where the piers of companies offering ferry service to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan islands are located. As Surat Thani is a popular gateway to the islands in the Gulf of Thailand, there are many bus routes running between the city of Surat Thani and Donsak.
| Bus Surat Thani - Donsak ฿ 150–380 1h – 4h 30m | |
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Khao Sok
Khao Sok National Park covers tropical forests that are home to rich flora and wildlife, spectacular waterfalls, and caves that are accessible by trekking routes through the lush forest. The highlight of the national park is its iconic limestone hills. As Khao Sok National Park is located in the western part of Surat Thani Province, a popular way to get there is by taking a bus from the city of Surat Thani to Khao Sok.
| Bus Surat Thani - Khao Sok ฿ 280 2h 10m – 2h 30m | |
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Phuket
Phuket is the largest island of Thailand, situated in the Andaman Sea waters off the west coast of Southern Thailand. When traveling between the islands of the Gulf of Thailand and Phuket, taking a bus via Surat Thani is a popular option.
| Bus Surat Thani - Phuket ฿ 370 6h | |
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Ranong
Ranong is a small border city and a major fishing and trading port in Southern Thailand, which is also a starting point for traveling to a pair of exceptionally laid-back Thai islands, Koh Phayam and Koh Chang Noi. To travel there from the Gulf of Thailand, you can take a bus from Surat Thani to Ranong and then transfer to the boat going to the islands.
| Van Surat Thani - Ranong ฿ 350 4h | |
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Other Thailand Bus Services
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