🇹🇭 Thailand’s Overnight Train From Bangkok To Koh Samui (Transforming From Seat To Bunk Bed)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- We are back in Thailand and we are taking the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Koh Samui. Unfortunately, it doesn't go all the way to Koh Samui so we will be making a stop in Surat Thani, hop on a bus to the pier, and take the ferry back to our favourite place in Thailand. It's not the quickest way but it is the cheapest and the most scenic way to travel from Bangkok to Koh Samui!
LOCATIONS FEATURED:
📍Bang Sue Grand Station: goo.gl/maps/ncSkrtUbcTbDH8ke8
📍Blu Monkey Hub & Hotel: goo.gl/maps/BybUmwhaLFin1bq3A
📍Phantip Travel (Bus Company - Surat Thani to Donsak Pier): goo.gl/maps/NiN6bpWYhru3VtFcA
📍Donsak Pier Surat Thani: goo.gl/maps/z1hmkF83uUeuYGGy7
Thailand Railway Website: www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
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Video Breakdown by Chapters:
0:00 - We're back in Bangkok!
0:50 - Tips for buying train tickets
2:43 - What can we bring on the train?
3:44 - 2nd Class Train Tour
6:42 - Pre-dinner snack
8:29 - Dining hall on the train
10:15 - Time to rest
12:52 - We're in Surat Thani
14:39 - Bus & Ferry to Koh Samui
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My wife and I did the same trip in 2010,departing from the old station aboard the old train. Our journey took 5 hours longer, because of flooding, but we didn't mind because we were on holiday and alway felt safe! We stayed for 15 days on Koh Samui Island... I highly recommend this trip.
Sorry we missed you! We went to Koh Samui from March 15-18th. We are in Koh Muk right now but are heading to Koh Lipe ( my favourite island) from April 2-10th, staying at Satun Dive Resort. So if you’re not busy…. Oh and we are Canadian from Edmonton Alberta!
We are also in our favourite place in Samui staying at Prana at Bangrak we are from Queensland Australia and we have been following your journey since the beginning it would be amazing to say Hi in person . 🤗
I wanted to do this from Bangkok to Chiang Mai but didn’t have enough time to do it. Definitely looks like a fun experience and easy on the wallet❤ I love how everything flips into a bed, so cool.
I love travelling by train. I took the local train from sungai kolok to hatyai just last month. I had wanted to take the train up to surat thani as well, but the journey would've taken a huge chunk out of our vacation time. Maybe next time. The Thai sleeper train looks better than our Msian one that runs on the east coast
Yeah!!! My beloved couple is back!! ❤❤❤
Wow the catering car looks awesome. The view is incredible !
OMG.. no wonder I couldn't find a train online. Thanks for the rename tip!
The train is such a great option. We did it twice from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and we enjoyed it a lot ❤
only Thais know this charm of traveling by the train.... every stop has its own famous food.... this so bring back my memory, thanks very much....love it ❤❤❤❤
Welcome back to Koh Samui (my favorite island in Thailand)
Just looked up flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani and its possible to find them from around 1,000baht!
2200 B return possible. I have done.
There are 4-5 ways to get to Surat Thani or koh Samui...all are adventurous
Wow curious if you noticed if transport way cheaper in Malaysia? I see flights for only 475 thb from KL to Langkawi 👌But a flight frm BKK to USM is $2150 thb! 😅
Yes, I paid 900 baht to Surat Thani 3,500 baht direct to Koh Samui
What is the website
@@bluestarfishsea kl to lankawee is nearer and 1 more thing Samui is private airport that some investors thay did business That made everything more expensive
Guys! This is my first time watching you! I fell in love with yous two instantly! The way you talk and tell your stories so calming and smooth.
Thank you so much. we are so happy to hear that 😊
What super adventure!! I love trains. I have traveled on trains in about 15 different countries and loved everyone of them. In Thailand I took the train from Bangkok to Chang Mai 23 years ago. 3rd class seat. Plastic seats with no cushions for a 12 hour trip as I recall. LOVED IT! Thanks for sharing your trip.
Wow 3rd class seat! You’re a trooper 👍 haha we went with the more comfortable option 😛
I just discovered your wonderful TH-cam channel and videos. I find your video contents very helpful, funny, high quality (of the shots and editing and etc) and so personal. I also appreciate your "matured" attitude toward the people and places you visit. You two are just so adorable and funny. And this current video is something I was pondering if my family should do it as we are planning to visit Thailand very soon. Thank you so much!
Lucky you live on Koh Samui. It's beautiful. Train was better than expected. Western toilet was a winner. Thank you enjoyed the vlog.
Awesome vid. New to living in Thailand( hua hin). Exploring is great.
Welcome to Thailand 🥳❤️
@@FloraandNote thankyou.
The way you film is absolutely amazing. It makes the country looks 2x beautiful.❤
So happy you’re back to your home in Samui ❤
WOW! It's so amazing that you both went around Thailand within 25 hours on a flight. Flora and Note you both are the best. As a loyal subscriber I love you both and respect you both Flora and Note. The Malaysia series was great as well.
How is the weather in Thailand now?
Lovely, love Thailand from Malaysia. Visited hundreds of times
You're always welcome here.-Thank you. Love Malaysia too.
โน๊ตจำได้มั้ยที่โน๊ตตกลงจากเตียงชั้นบนปลุกคนตื่นเสียงคนร้อง โอ้มายก๊อด!!!!!
ยินดีต้อนรับกลับบ้านครับ😊
Thank you so much 😍 Home sweet home!
I remember 15 years ago I took overnight 2nd class sleeper train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. It was OK but sleeping on upper bunker was a little hassle when I needed to come down due to nature call. BTW, the reason to ban alcohol was a tragic story about 2 decades ago when a temporary train employee got drunk and came to a passenger sleep compartment and raped a girl, then dumped her out of the train to death. If my memory is still good, he was sentenced to death. Since then alcohol was banned on the train.
This overnight sleeper train is very clean and modern compared to the sleeper train l had experienced during my trip from Bangkok to Chiangmai. Thanks for showing and sharing this informative video, Flora and Note. Have a wonderful time at your "Home Sweet Home" in Koh Samui.
Thank you so much 😊🙏🏻 Maybe you took one of the older trains. If you’re looking to book the newer trains, they are called Special Express CNR trains.
@@FloraandNote that's right...l took the old train and the journey took almost 13 hours 🤦 Thanks for the recommendation.
Love your videos love your accent Flora
I’ve never seen anyone so excited to explore bathrooms on a train. 😂 stay awesome you two! Thank you for sharing your experiences.
😂😂 True! But I'm like Flora, always checking out the loos 1st!! 🤭🚽🧻 Very Important! It's called hygiene. ☺️
I miss Koh Samui so much.
I love seeing budget options on how to get around! Thks! Def takes longer but you made it fun getting snacks + a nice little date + enjoy the views
Thanks for filmning this guys!! Also all the details n stuff ❤️👌🏾its great to know and see exactly how it is. 🙏🏽
Thank you for sharing your experience by train. 💟💟💟Appreciate the Vlogg👍
I'm sad to see the new trains don't have windows in the sleeping bunks. One of my favorite nights was watching out the window all night all the way down to Surat Thani about ten years ago.
Thanks for sharing your train journey. Such an excellent idea and will try it. Keep up the great work and the wonderful content.
Beautiful scenery, will be going there in Jan 24
WOW!! Thank you for sharing a fantastic episode....terrific and well presented all the way. The train is superb.
As always your video contents are interesting and fun watching. Thank you so much Flora and Note. See you again soon
yall so cute sharing the seat on the train
ยินดีต้อนรับครับ
I love your videos. Always charming and professionel. But I would prefer the direct flight from
Bangkok to Koh Samui with Bangkok Airways. Prices starting at 2.160 Thai Baht.
Gosh you two- this is definitely the type of Thailand vlog my husband and I love!!!! We were just in Koh Samui last month (February) and we do plan on traveling like this in the future 😉 Thanks so much for sharing this mega awesome video & cannot wait to see your next one😘
Thanks for sharing how nice to travel thailand by train
The train journey (first from Singapore/Kuala Lumpur/Penang and the second leg to Bangkok), the Hotel, and the ferry have been added to my itinerary. Thanks for the detailed video crammed with tips for travellers.
Really enjoyed your videos of Malaysia,looking forward to your adventures in Thailand again which is my favorite destination.
Train journey in Thailand is definitely on my bucket list when I go on a longer holiday there
Yay! It’s so much fun 🤩
You guys ROCK! ❤ love your very inspiring videos.
Thank you so much 😁🙏🏻❤️
wonderful experience
Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thanks for watching! 😊😊
Welcome back to Thailand.
Those bento boxes looked delicious!
Happy to see 2 of you again 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸
Thank you 🙂
Welcome back i hope you very happy and fun for all the time in Thailand
Thank you! We're happy to be back :)
Great video Flora and Note! Thanks for sharing your experience. We always fly around Thailand but I think we will try the train next time, especially with our overweight bags of 70kg LOL 😂 (which costs more than the flight itself). We are currently in Phuket and heading to Koh Samui next month, hopefully we bump into you there
Nice to see both of you coming back to Thailand. You are such adorable couple.
Thank you so much :) Happy to be back!
Enjoyed every second 👋😃
I enjoy getting a train when travelling - even if it’s a long trip - gives you some time to take in stuff and appreciate where you are . Luv snippets of Surat Thani and the ferry ride. “ the journey is just as good as the destination “
Welcome home
I've done this trip a few times from the old train station. It's really nice and I always booked a private cabin. I find it difficult to get to the new station so I'm happy to pay the high cost of Bangkok air (there are never any discounts) when I go to Samui for a few weeks each year. Years ago, I did the night train to Chang Mai - when they could sell alcohol - disco carriage with lights and 80s music. Beds on the train are really comfy - staff are always good.
Cool trip. Train ride is always interesting to watch, but the actual experience is usually not as exciting as it shows in the video, especially you guys did such a great job showing us.
Definitely want to plan on some overnight train trips.🎉
Wow…. On the road to 100k. I remember when you had just like 5k. Congrats!
I decided to go south from Chiang Mai due to all the smoke. Looks like a fun trip to take. Thanks guys
Cool !!! ... 👍
Flora and Note!!! Welcome!!!! Home!!! I have a WoderFlo Day Thanks to the two of you You two are such an insatiable couple Love You
...nice video, thanks for the infos...
Thanks for watching! 😊
Thank you guys I have been pondering way to go to Koh Samui from last 3 days in Bangkok now 2maro morning I will leave hope I can see you guys if your there😊
khup khun! thanks for sharing guys!
wow the Thai train food really stepped their game up.
Welcome back to Bangkok. Flora said Car number 5. 12 hour train ride. Nice sunset]. Goodnight Flora and Note, YES I saw Flora sticking her head out and waving bye. Welcome Home. Absolutely Loved Every Minute
Omg… why didn’t you guys drop by Singapore during your Malaysia trip guys? 😢
Love this video!! My wife and I are coming to Samui in May. What a shame we didnt know anything about this train trip :( We had no idea. It sure would have added to the adventure of coming to Samui. Too late now, but we cant wait to get there and our resort at Bophut. :D
Hi From India! Really liked your channel. I always had an apprehension about the trains. Your video is extremely helpful.
We're glad to hear it!
I made this trip a couple of times in 2015 and 2016 on my way to Ko Tao, great memories. The new trains and station look brilliant, but I really loved the old trains and the station at Hua Lamphong had so much character, it was like going back in time. I will miss it next time I visit. Great vlog as always!
We think the old trains are probably more fun, because they allow the food vendors to come on board to sell snacks. But we couldn't resist these new comfortable train beds for the 12 hour ride 😁
@@FloraandNote Can you still get the old trains then? If the option is there, thats great!
Yes the old trains are still available 😄
Luv from malaysia
Great tip on the new Bangkok station Krung Thep Aphiwat. I live Samui and a week ago spent half a day trying to book online from Surat to Bangkok.
Finally, in frustration, my Thai partner rang her nephew in Bangkok who told us the above information.
We were frustrated trying to book our tickets too so we thought we would mention it 😁
@@FloraandNote No worries, good luck with your channel 👍
Actually, we just found that same beach in your latest video ourselves only five days ago.
Thanks for the update of taking the trip on train from BKK to Koh Samui. I will have to try that trip on train next time. I took Thai Air in 10/2022 from Koh Samui Airport to BKK airport and was $143.00 USD one way, still was a good trip and all good. Thanks Flora and Note for the Video.
By experience , (I tried all the different way to go to Samui from Bangkok ) , I recommand the package deal they re selling at Don mueang airport : domestic flight to Surat Thani, bus transfert to the dock and boat ticket included for around 1000 baths , faster nicer and very convenient compare to Train or rip off Bangkok Airways direct flight super expensive tickets .
Hi From New Zealand or Kia ora which means Hello in Maori i have been watching your vlogs for sometime and just love watching them you guys are so down to earth can't wait till your next vlog.
Thank you so much Victor!😍
Repping the Canada soccer jersey✌🏻❤
Hi guys welcome home 😅
I was so happy a person I met in Bangkok had suggested I take the overnight sleeper train to Koh Tao (got off at Chumphon station). This was at the old train station last summer. I ended up getting a suite to myself for 1600 baht. That decision lead me to call Koh Samui home! Welcome back! My girlfriend thought she saw you guys at the coffee shop next to her restaurant. lol
Did your train actually arrive on time?! I'd recommend adding at least a couple hours typically to their estimated arrival time.
Note, I feel your pain. I fell out of my bunk bed in my sleep when I was like 6 years old. Luckily I was not injured badly other than getting the wind knocked out of me. lol
My husband and I is going to Koh Samui in Jan 2024 from UK , is that a good time? Thank u
@Judy Mckee You'll have a fantastic time on Samui. It has a bit of everything for everyone. Check out Flora and Notes Koh Samui videos. There is a lot of good information there. I hope you have an excellent time!
Thanks!
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The noodles on 16.47 is popular train food sale at Ratchaburee station only.
กรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์นี่ใหม่มากทั้งสำหรับคนไทยและคนต่างชาติเลยครับ บ้านเมืองเรากำลังก้าวไปข้างหน้าครับ🎉 ควต้องลองไปใช้้บางละ😊 น่าจะต้องหายูทูปเบอร์ต่างชาติช่วยบอกวิธีไปและวิธีใช้งานสถานีใหม่แบบละเอียดมากกว่านี้ครับ😊
25 hours of across Thailand that’s sounds like traveling in us 🤣🤣🤣👍
I'm your subscriber and fans from Malaysia, and I'm now in Koh Samui with my boyfriend!! But we're leaving tomorrow. Hope that we are able to see you guys before leaving tomorrow. Let's see 🥺💕
Hi Flora and note
I'm subscriber to your channel long time ago, from France, could you please made a vlog to show us, how you do from train station at surathani to ferry boat to go Samui please, thanks.
Wow! Things have changed!! Last time I took a train in Thailand, I was eaten alive by mosquitos during floods AND the toilet was a hole in the floor :D
Hahaha it's must better now! Time to try again 😉
Lol, that’s not 2 fish balls but only one cut in half. Not arguing over 10 baht, this was high quality video, I’m a new subscriber
Haha that's true 😂😂 Happy you found us!
Hi Flora & Note! Glad to see you again in Thailand! Can you please tell me the online booking platform you used for your train tickets?
Yes it’s the official State Rail website:
www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
You can choose English in the upper right drop down bar.
@@FloraandNote Thank you so much! :)
Looks great but a huge hassle compared to the short hop by plane.
I will be in Bangkok April 9th, the on the 10th going to Phuket for 1 night then back to Bangkok for Songkran. and my birthday
thanks again for your help what is the link for the train tickets
Glad you find it helpful :)
I hope u come to HCMC 🎉
Stay tuned 😊
Hi again guys.
Can you help? How were you able to get drone footage in an authorisation area?
There is no way I could get my Dji drone to fly there, I even have trouble with it anywhere airport side of the hills.
I did get it to fly one time at restricted distance etc, but that no longer seems possible with latest update.
I realise this is a private conversation btw 😊
Ho floral and note.we saw your from bkk to koh samui .and we are doing so.jyst like to ask u both what the cheapest way from the pier to chaweng beach.btw I love all your video .thank u
That's awesome! I think the cheapest way is probably to take a shared van... once you come out from the ferry, there will be people helping you arrange transport.
Hi, I’m going over to Hua Hin from Bangkok. I’m wondering if it’s possible to buy the tickets online through the railway website? Or do I have to be buy it from the counters there?
You can buy it online in the official Thai railway website ☺️
How does the train compare to the bus. I have taken the bus many times. Grosses thing happened to me on the bus. They brought us little plastic cups of water which was fine til they came and picked up the plastic cup and realized they were saving them for the next group. hahaha One tip always keep your ticket handy. I got on the bus and showed them my ticket, thinking I was good shoved my ticket in the backpack, about halfway they asked to see everyone's ticket again. It was late the bus was packed. I could not find it. They made me pay again.
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We saw that you pre-purchased the train tickets on your phone, but did you also pay for the bus and boat or pay a ticket at the bus station/pier? Great video! 🤙
We bought our bus and ferry tickets at the bus station/office 😊
We linked the bus company (Phantip) in our video description box. It’s right in Surat Thani town.
Wasn't this station used for the vaccination centre during Covid? Looks so familiar
I guess we feel the same 😉 Can't get enough of the beautiful beaches and chill island vibes!
Dang. Note looks extra jacked in this video. 😂 does he workout while you two are traveling.
He always looks for a gym wherever we travel 😁
I am planning on a wedding anniversary trip to Samui and found your channel. The train ride looks really interesting. How easy is it to get the bus ticket and the ferry ticket? Do we need to prebook> Thank you so much!
New fan here from Malaysia 🌺
We just showed up at Pantip Travel (in Surat Thani town) to buy the ticket combo (bus + ferry) on the spot. You could prebook them online if you're going on the weekend or on a public holiday.
@@FloraandNote Thank you so much for reply 💖
Does the train stop at Hua Hin? I am thinking of staying a few days there before going to Koh Samui.
Yes, it does! That sounds like a fun trip :)
@@FloraandNote Many thanks for your reply,
Very nice trip my friends, except for separate beds 🤔
If you don't mind asking : when are you planning to have a baby?🍼🍼🥰
Mai mee anymore a real restaurant wagon like it used to be before the pandemic....that time we could order kung omelet .....sad 😁
For the night fighters the ultimate cheapest way to go to Samui is to take a Sombat bus from Sai Tai Mai....722 bth :)