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From the old-world elegance of Hua Hin to the coconut groves and turquoise water of Koh Samui, the journey runs down the narrow peninsula and then over the open sea. Bus and ferry are sold together, so one booking covers the whole trip.
Hua Hin to Koh Samui by Bus and Ferry
Lomprayah sells a bus and catamaran package that leaves Hua Hin at 08:30 and reaches Pralarn Pier on Koh Samui at 17:30; a hotel transfer on the island is available on selected departures. The overnight bus and ferry package leaves at 23:30 and arrives at Bangrak Pier at 11:15.[1]
Booking platforms list bus and ferry combinations for about 1,130 to 1,450 THB and a VIP ferry option for about 1,750 THB (November 2026), with journeys from about 7 hours 45 minutes.[2]
Hua Hin to Koh Samui by Train and Ferry
Special Express DRC 43 leaves Hua Hin at 10:36 and reaches Surat Thani at 16:20.[3] From Surat Thani you continue by road and ferry; see how to get from Surat Thani to Koh Samui.
Hua Hin to Koh Samui by Private Transfer
A private car with the ferry crossing takes from about 10 hours and starts at about 9,250 THB on booking platforms (November 2026), in a car, SUV or van for groups.[2]
Tips for Traveling from Hua Hin to Koh Samui
- Check the pier: Pralarn Pier and Bangrak Pier are different arrival points, so choose the one closer to your hotel.
- Pick the morning departure for daylight on the water, the overnight one to save a night's accommodation.
Timetable
| Bus Hua Hin - Koh Samui $ 33.46โ42.93 7h 45m โ 12h | |
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| Taxi Hua Hin - Koh Samui $ 273.87โ517.83 10h โ 11h | |
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| Ferry Hua Hin - Koh Samui $ 51.81 7h 45m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Hua Hin to Koh Samui, including current prices and schedules.
The bus and ferry combination, from about 1,130 THB on booking platforms (November 2026).
The daytime bus and catamaran package, leaving Hua Hin at 08:30 and reaching Koh Samui at 17:30.
The daytime package takes about 9 hours. The overnight bus and ferry package takes about 11 hours 45 minutes. A private transfer takes from about 10 hours.
Yes. Lomprayah sells combined bus and ferry tickets with arrivals at Pralarn Pier and Bangrak Pier, with hotel transfers on selected departures.
The daytime package arrives at Pralarn Pier, the overnight package at Bangrak Pier.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Lomprayah: Hua Hin to Koh Tao, Koh Samui & Koh Phangan. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Hua Hin - Koh Samui. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- [3] State Railway of Thailand: SRT Timetable Matrix 2026: Southern Line outbound. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.