THE SHORT VERSION
Chumphon to Samut Prakan at a glance.
- From
- Chumphon ชุมพร
- To
- Samut Prakan สมุทรปราการ
- Road distance
- About 463 km
- Straight line
- 378 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~5 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Samut Prakan to Chumphon →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Chumphon
Chumphon is a town on Thailand's southern rail and bus line and the shortest crossing point to Koh Tao. Many combined bus-and-boat tickets to Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Samui go via Chumphon.
- Chumphon bus terminal
Outside the town centre. Long-distance buses. - Chumphon railway station
In town. Trains and connecting island transfers.
Arriving in Samut Prakan
Ask the seller where the service ends in Samut Prakan. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
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.
KEEP GOING
From Samut Prakan, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Samut Prakan
More buses from Chumphon
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Chumphon from Samut Prakan by road?+
About 463 km by road (378 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Chumphon to Samut Prakan take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 5 h 30 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 Chumphon?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Chumphon include Chumphon bus terminal, Chumphon railway station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Samut Prakan to Chumphon?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Samut Prakan to Chumphon guide.
Where does the bus from Chumphon arrive in Samut Prakan?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Chumphon to Samut Prakan?+
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 Chumphon to Samut Prakan 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 Samut Prakan by bus?+
Direct buses from Samut Prakan include Phuket Town, Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang Airport (DMK), Ayutthaya and more. See all connections on our Samut Prakan bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 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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