Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chaweng, Bophut and Lamai: every way, night arrival and prices 2026
From Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chaweng, Bophut and Lamai it is about 5 km. A taxi costs ฿300–500 Chaweng · ฿400–500 Fisherman’s Village · ฿500–700 Lamai · ฿700–1,000 Nathon. The simplest way, especially at night or with children, is a private car door to door: $30 per car (sedan), $65 for a Toyota Alphard, name sign and 60 minutes of free waiting included; we follow your flight number, so a delay costs you nothing. Before landing, every foreign visitor fills in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online. Status as of 27 October 2026. checked .
- Distance: 5 km to Chaweng, Bophut and Lamai
- Cheapest: taxi ฿300–500 Chaweng
- Night: taxi or a booked car
- Private car: from $30 per car
How do I get from Koh Samui Airport to Chaweng, Bophut and Lamai?
There are 2 realistic ways — compared in the table below. There is no train from this airport. By taxi: ฿300–500 Chaweng · ฿400–500 Fisherman’s Village · ฿500–700 Lamai · ฿700–1,000 Nathon (fixed fares); taxis have no meters: fixed fares by destination.
Sources and checks: Travellers’ reports
Koh Samui Airport to Chaweng, Bophut and Lamai: ways compared
| Way | Time | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi (meter / fixed) | 10–30 min | ฿300–500 Chaweng · ฿400–500 Fisherman’s Village · ฿500–700 Lamai · ฿700–1,000 Nathon | taxis have no meters: fixed fares by destination |
| RideTHA private car | — | $30–$65 per car |
Sources and checks: Travellers’ reports
Is there a train or a bus from USM?
There is no train from Koh Samui Airport.
No regular public bus we could verify — check the airport’s own site before you travel.
How much is a taxi or Grab from USM?
฿300–500 Chaweng · ฿400–500 Fisherman’s Village · ฿500–700 Lamai · ฿700–1,000 Nathon. Where: taxis have no meters: fixed fares by destination.
Sources and checks: Travellers’ reports
What if my flight lands at night?
A booked car costs the same at any hour — there is no night surcharge. We track your flight number, so a delay does not cost extra: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
What do I need on arrival in Thailand?
Every foreign national fills in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival — mandatory since 1 May 2025. Use only the official Immigration Bureau site.
For ATMs, exchange and SIM cards check the airport on arrival; small airports have only a few counters.
Sources and checks: Immigration Bureau of Thailand · Tilleke & Gibbins
How much is a private transfer from USM?
$30 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $40 for an SUV, $40 for a 9-seat van and $65 for a Toyota Alphard — per car, not per person, tolls included, the same price day and night. Pay 50% online to confirm and the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online; trips under $100 are paid 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Free cancellation 24 h before pickup.
Where to from USM: distance, time and price
| Route | Sedan | SUV | Van (9) | Premium (Alphard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samui Airport to Chaweng (Samui) 6 km · 15 min | $30 | $40 | $40 | $65 |
| Samui Airport to Bophut & Fisherman’s Village (Samui) 6 km · 15 min | $30 | $40 | $40 | $65 |
| Samui Airport to Maenam (Samui) 13 km · 21 min | $40 | $45 | $50 | $75 |
| Samui Airport to Lamai (Samui) 17 km · 27 min | $45 | $50 | $55 | $80 |
Questions
How far is Koh Samui Airport from Chaweng, Bophut and Lamai?
About 5 km by road.
What is the cheapest way from USM?
A taxi or app ride; fares vary — check locally.
Is a booked car worth it?
For night arrivals, children who need car seats, 4–9 people with luggage or a long ride to a resort, yes. For one person with a backpack in daytime, the train, bus or an app is cheaper.
Where does the driver meet us?
In the arrivals hall after customs, with your name on a sign; we send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
What if my flight is delayed?
We follow the flight number; the 60 minutes of free waiting start from the actual landing, at no extra cost.
Do I need the TDAC?
Yes — the Thailand Digital Arrival Card is mandatory for foreign nationals since 1 May 2025; fill it in online on the official Immigration Bureau site.
Sources and checks
- Immigration Bureau of Thailand — Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) · published 1 May 2025 · checked 27 October 2026
- Tilleke & Gibbins — Thailand launches mandatory Digital Arrival Card (unofficial source) · published April 2025 · checked 27 October 2026
- Travellers’ reports — Samui Airport taxi rates 2026 (unofficial, not linked) · published 2026 · checked 27 October 2026
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- Samui Airport to Bophut & Fisherman’s Village (Samui) — from $30
- Samui Airport to Lamai (Samui) — from $45
- Samui Airport to Maenam (Samui) — from $40
- Car with driver on Koh Samui (per day) — from $215
Checked by the RideTHA team on 27 October 2026. Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong).