THE SHORT VERSION
Chumphon to Surat Thani at a glance.
- From
- Chumphon ชุมพร
- To
- Surat Thani สุราษฎร์ธานี
- Road distance
- About 188 km
- Straight line
- 152 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Surat Thani to Chumphon →
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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 Surat Thani
Check which terminal or office your bus uses. Combined island tickets often continue straight to Donsak pier.
- Surat Thani Bus Terminal
Outside the city off Highway 401. Long-distance buses. - Talad Kaset 1 and 2
In the city centre. Local and regional buses and minivans. - Phun Phin railway station
About 14 km from the city. Trains and many connecting buses.
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.
- Donsak pier for Samui and Phangan ferries is over an hour's drive from the city.
KEEP GOING
From Surat Thani, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Surat Thani
More buses from Chumphon
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Chumphon from Surat Thani by road?+
About 188 km by road (152 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Chumphon to Surat Thani take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 15 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 Surat Thani to Chumphon?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Surat Thani to Chumphon guide.
Where does the bus from Chumphon arrive in Surat Thani?+
It depends on the operator. In Surat Thani, services use Surat Thani Bus Terminal, Talad Kaset 1 and 2, Phun Phin railway station. Check which terminal or office your bus uses. Combined island tickets often continue straight to Donsak pier.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Surat Thani?+
Check which terminal or office your bus uses. Combined island tickets often continue straight to Donsak pier.
What kind of vehicle runs from Chumphon to Surat Thani?+
12Go lists minivan (shared van) services on this route rather than full-size buses. Vans are usually quicker but have less luggage space, so check the luggage allowance for your departure before you book.
Can I book the Chumphon to Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani by bus?+
Direct buses from Surat Thani include Donsak, Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Railay, Khao Lak and more. See all connections on our Surat Thani bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 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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