THE SHORT VERSION
Samut Prakan to Surat Thani at a glance.
- From
- Samut Prakan สมุทรปราการ
- To
- Surat Thani สุราษฎร์ธานี
- Road distance
- About 647 km
- Straight line
- 514 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~7 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Surat Thani to Samut Prakan →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Samut Prakan
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Surat Thani
Check which terminal or office your bus uses. Combined island tickets often continue straight to Donsak pier.
- Surat Thani Bus Terminal
Outside the city off Highway 401. Long-distance buses. - Talad Kaset 1 and 2
In the city centre. Local and regional buses and minivans. - Phun Phin railway station
About 14 km from the city. Trains and many connecting buses.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Donsak pier for Samui and Phangan ferries is over an hour's drive from the city.
KEEP GOING
From Surat Thani, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Surat Thani
More buses from Samut Prakan
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Samut Prakan from Surat Thani by road?+
About 647 km by road (514 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Samut Prakan to Surat Thani take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 7 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Samut Prakan?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Surat Thani to Samut Prakan?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Surat Thani to Samut Prakan guide.
Where does the bus from Samut Prakan arrive in Surat Thani?+
It depends on the operator. In Surat Thani, services use Surat Thani Bus Terminal, Talad Kaset 1 and 2, Phun Phin railway station. Check which terminal or office your bus uses. Combined island tickets often continue straight to Donsak pier.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Surat Thani?+
Check which terminal or office your bus uses. Combined island tickets often continue straight to Donsak pier.
What kind of bus runs from Samut Prakan to Surat Thani?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Samut Prakan to Surat Thani bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Surat Thani by bus?+
Direct buses from Surat Thani include Donsak, Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Chumphon, Khao Lak and more. See all connections on our Surat Thani bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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