Bangkok → Surat Thani by bus
The bus from Bangkok to Surat Thani takes about 8h 40m and costs ฿621–฿966. There are 12 departures bookable through Busaba — first bus 07:30, last bus 19:30, leaving from Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
- Fares today: ฿621–฿966 (Prices checked 2026-10-02)
Fares and times from the reservation systems of Bangkok Bus Lines, Nakhon Si Racha Tour and Sri Suthep. Checked 02 Oct 2026 02:09 (ICT).
FromBangkok
ToSurat Thani
Timetable · 2026-10-02
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 17:30 | 10h | Bangkok Bus LinesPlatform 15 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · usb charger · Charging point | VIP 32 | ฿725Choose seat |
| 07:30 | 17:30 | 10h | Nakhon Si Racha TourPlatform 54,56,58 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · snack included | Economy Class | ฿621Choose seat |
| 16:30 | 02:40next day | 10h 10m | Sri SuthepBangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) | VIP 32 | ฿725Choose seat |
| 17:30 | 02:40next day | 9h 10m | Sri SuthepPlatform 50 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | VIP 32 | ฿725Choose seat |
| 17:30 | 03:30next day | 10h | Nakhon Si Racha TourPlatform 54,56,58 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · snack included | Premium Economy Class | ฿725Choose seat |
| 18:00 | 04:00next day | 10h | Sri SuthepPlatform 35,36 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2) | A/C Class 1 | ฿621Choose seat |
| 19:00 | 06:00next day | 11h | Krung Siam TourPlatform 16 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · snack included | VIP 24 | ฿966Choose seat |
| 19:15 | 06:15next day | 11h | Krung Siam TourPlatform 16 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · snack included | VIP 32 | ฿725Choose seat |
| 19:20 | 05:30next day | 10h 10m | Nakhon Si Racha TourPlatform 54,56,58 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · snack included | First Class | ฿966Choose seat |
| 19:20 | 04:00next day | 8h 40m | Sri SuthepPlatform 50 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | A/C Class 1 | ฿621Choose seat |
| 19:30 | 05:30next day | 10h | ChokeananBangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · Blanket | VIP 24 | ฿966Choose seat |
| 19:30 | 04:30next day | 9h | SubphaisalPlatform 63 · Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) | Economy Class | ฿621Choose seat |
533 km apart in a straight line, averaging 53 km/h over 10h
12departures
6operators
฿621From
Operators on this route
- Sri Suthep
4 departures/day · Class: A/C Class 1, VIP 32 · Platform: 35,36, 50 · from ฿621 - Nakhon Si Racha Tour
3 departures/day · Class: Economy Class, First Class, Premium Economy Class · Platform: 54,56,58 · from ฿621 - Krung Siam Tour
2 departures/day · Class: VIP 24, VIP 32 · Platform: 16 · from ฿725 - Bangkok Bus Lines
1 departures/day · Class: VIP 32 · On board: usb charger · Platform: 15 · from ฿725 - Chokeanan
1 departures/day · Class: VIP 24 · from ฿966 - Subphaisal
1 departures/day · Class: Economy Class · Platform: 63 · from ฿621
| Operator | Class | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Bus Lines | VIP 32 | ฿725 |
| Chokeanan | VIP 24 | ฿966 |
| Krung Siam Tour | VIP 24 | ฿966 |
| Krung Siam Tour | VIP 32 | ฿725 |
| Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Economy Class | ฿621 |
| Nakhon Si Racha Tour | First Class | ฿966 |
| Nakhon Si Racha Tour | Premium Economy Class | ฿725 |
| Sri Suthep | A/C Class 1 | ฿621 |
| Sri Suthep | VIP 32 | ฿725 |
| Subphaisal | Economy Class | ฿621 |
Terminals
- Bangkok Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2), Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai)
- Surat Thani Suratthani Bus Terminal
today's departures use platform 15, 16, 35,36, 50, 54,56,58, 63
What the classes mean
- Economy Class
- The entry fare on the route: air-conditioned, reclining, 2+2. Fewer extras than Class 1 and the most common class on shorter provincial runs.
Frequently asked
- About 8h 40m. Across the 12 scheduled departures it ranges from 8h 40m to 11 hours depending on the service.
- ฿621 to ฿966 depending on operator and class — real fares for 2026-10-02.
- First departure 07:30, last departure 19:30.
- 6 licensed operators sell this route through Busaba: Bangkok Bus Lines, Nakhon Si Racha Tour, Sri Suthep, Krung Siam Tour….
- Not on the current timetable — departures run from 07:30 to 19:30.
Booking from outside Thailand? Read the guide →
Wondering how booking, boarding and bus classes work here? The Thailand bus guide explains it.
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Read from the live Busaba booking system on 02 Oct 2026 02:09 (ICT), for departures on 2026-10-02.