location.beaches.districts_subtitle
Provincial capital with markets and transit hub.
Ferry terminal for boats to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.
faq.subtitle Surat Thani
Ferry from Don Sak pier 1.5-2 hours. Bus+ferry combo tickets from Bangkok available.
Only if late arrival or visiting Khao Sok. Most transit directly to islands.
About 1.5 hours by bus/minivan. Can visit en route to/from Phuket.
Useful tips for visiting Surat Thani
Buy combo bus+ferry tickets to islands for convenience
Night train from Bangkok arrives early morning - go straight to ferry
Average temperature by month
location.transport.subtitle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 50 ฿ ~1.6 $ | — | To Khao Sok, Phuket, Bangkok |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.subtitle
Transit hub to islands! Ferry tickets often cash-only. Night market cash. Hotels and restaurants accept cards. ATMs plentiful for island cash preparation. PromptPay QR common at shops.
Krungsri and Bangkok Bank ATMs abundant - stock up cash here before islands where ATMs limited. Ferry tickets to islands often cash-preferred. Don Sak Pier ferries accept cards but backup cash wise. ATM fees 220 THB.
Tipping not expected. Transport hub culture - no tipping norms. Round up songthaew fares if helpful.
Tourist area with low crime rate
Safe transit town. Watch belongings at bus station.
Attractions and points of interest