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How do I get to Surat Thani by car from Bangkok? Cheapest Air Tickets from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

We are 4 adults and 2 kids. How long does it take? How much will it cost if I hire a van? Where can I find cheapest air tickets from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

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1. You are better off to fly. There is not a lot to see on the drive down.
2. I'm not sure about vans but Air-Conditioned Coach Tour buses run directly from Bangkok to Samui, and Samui to Bangkok via the vehicle ferry from Donsak in Suratthani Province. Bangkok Airways own this little private airport on Koh Samui so they are the main airline to provide flights to and from Koh Samui.The prices vary depending on season .The cheaper flights are usually early in the morning 6am and late at night 10pm. The flight from Bangkok to Samui takes about 45 minutes and the sevice is very good.Remember there is a 400 baht tax per person when you leave. Boats & Ferries: Train Coach Boat Combo Ticket You can buy the train/ bus /boat combo ticket at any travel agent in Bangkok/ Khaosan Rd.The tickets are cheap no more than 300 baht. It's a long trip but you have a sleeper on the over night train .During the journey a guy comes around selling food ,beers and coffee in the morning.You can even have a shower if your up for it.A coach picks you up at Surat Thani station and takes you to the pier where you can have breakfast before you catch the boat to Samui.The boat is aircon with lots of life jackets and a movie to watch.This type of ticket is good value if you are on a budget
3. I have driven from Bangkok to Koh Samui it's about a 10 hours trip. I have seen people go by taxi but I don't know what it would cost. Direct flights from Bangkok to Samui aren't really cheap. Only Bangkok Air and Thai Air flies to Samui. You could take air asia to Surat Thani and a bus to the ferry for Koh Samui, that would be a cheaper then flying to Koh Samu. If you don't want to fly you can take the train and then a bus to the pier, or just take a bus direct to the pier from Bangkok. Bus or tran will be overnight trip of about 12 hours.
4. By Bus Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal to Surat Thani Province everyday. Call the southern Bus Terminal tel: 0 2434 5557-8 or visit www.transport.co.th By Air Thai Airways International has 2 daily flights connecting Bangkok with Surat Thani. The flight time is approximately 70 minutes. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 1566, 0 2280 0060, 0 2628 2000 or get your on-line e-ticket at www.thaiairways.com One-two-Go also operates flights to Surat Thani. For more information please visit www.fly12go.com or contact call center 1126. Air Asia offer flights Bangkok-Surat Thani. For more information please visit www.airasia.com or call 0 2515 9999