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How to get to Koh Samui
There is the direct flight or bus or train from Bangkok to Koh
Samui. By bus to Koh Samui or by train to Surat Thani Province and
from Surat Thani Province, there is the ferry transfer to cross
over to Koh Samui.
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Air
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 The
most convenient and fastest mode of travel is flying to Koh Samui
by air. Bangkok Airways is the only airway running between Bangkok
and Koh Samui. There are many flights everyday and there are the
promotion flights; one early-bird flight and one late-night flight
per day. Please check with Bangkok Airways whether promotion is
valid when you book the air ticket.
Airline information and air ticket reservation can be available
at Bangkok Airways Website www.bangkokair.com
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By
Bus
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 If
you would like a more economical way to travel, take the VIP bus
from the well-known Khao San Road or from the New Southern Bus Terminal
at Boromrat Chonnani Road. The VIP buses are more comfortable than
the so-called air-conditioned bus. The tickets are easily available
in almost every travel agency in Bangkok. Ferry fee is often included
in the price. Please confirm it when you buy the bus ticket.
Please contact New Southern Bus Terminal at telephone: 02-4345557
or visit http://www.transport.co.th/Eng/HomeEnglish.htm
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By
Train from Bangkok to Suratthani
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 Another
way to travel is the night train from Hua Lamphong, the Bangkok
Railway Station to Suratthani. The sleeping cars are more comfortable
to take a ride in this long-hour journey. It is a little bit more
expensive than the bus, but you will enjoy a good sleep. Upper beds
are less expensive than the lower ones. A private "first class"
cabin for two persons is also available. From Suratthani, you can
take a ferry ride to Koh
Phangan.
The fastest ferry leaves from Donsak pier on the main land. The
ferries are not luxurious in any way, but you will see many of the
small surrounding islands if you don't fall asleep. Some Thai guys
on some ferries may try to convince you that "their" resort
on Koh Samui is great. It can be a blank or a prize in that "lottery".
For further details, please call 1690, 02-2237010, 02-2237020 or
visit www.railway.co.th
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