Cities Near Surat Thani
Cities near Surat Thani, Thailand: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ko Samui, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Kawthoung. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Surat Thani, Thailand is Ko Samui, about 49 mi (79 km) away — roughly 1 hr 28 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Samui | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kawthoung | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chumphon | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Phuket | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trang | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ban Mai | 157 mi / 253 km | 3 hr 39 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Hat Yai | 167 mi / 268 km | 3 hr 53 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Kangar | 196 mi / 315 km | 4 hr 16 min | 52 min | Weekend getaway |
| Jitra | 212 mi / 341 km | 4 hr 37 min | 53 min | Short break |
Day trips from Surat Thani
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ko Samui, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Kawthoung, Chumphon. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Surat Thani
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Phuket, Trang, Ban Mai, Hat Yai. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Surat Thani include Ko Samui, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Kawthoung, Chumphon, Phuket. The closest is Ko Samui, about 49 miles (79 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.