Compared to the other islands in Thailand, getting to Koh Samui is reasonably easy. Koh Samui Airport is well connected, receiving national and international flights. You can also travel to Koh Samui by ferry or a combination of bus/train and ferry, it all depends on where in Thailand you are traveling from.

The most convenient way to get to Koh Samui is flying with Bangkok or Thai Airways either from Bangkok itself, or from Singapore, Phuket or Pattaya. There are over twenty flights a day from Bangkok alone. Alternatively, several ferries and catamarans run from Surat Thani or Don Sak on the Thai mainland. If you are travelling from Bangkok it is a good idea to combine the ferry with a sleeper train from Hualumphong Station.Ferry times change frequently, though touts wait for arriving trains and buses in Surat to guide potential customers to their company. Long waits are common, so a degree of patience is necessary. Boats also connect to Koh Tao and Koh Phangan from Samui. Getting a ferry off the island is much easier, and most travel agents will have up-to-date schedules and fares. Approximately ten car ferries leave from Don Sak to Lipa Noi every day. Get there as early as possible and be prepared to wait for at least a couple of hours.The journey will have been worth it once you arrive in to Samui!