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Ko Samui to Phuket Town buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ko Samui and Phuket Town takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ko Samui to Phuket Town. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 20m
Duration
459 km
Distance
฿1,910
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ko Samui to Phuket Town bus times

Buses run twice daily between Ko Samui and Phuket Town. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ko Samui is at 11:30 AM which arrives into Phuket Town at 7:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Krabi Bus Terminal and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 10m • 1 change
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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 10m • 1 change
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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 10m • 1 change
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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 10m • 1 change
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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 10m • 1 change
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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 10m • 1 change
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    Lomprayah438 Phuket Krabi Transport7h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Phuket Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 458.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Phuket Town, Thailand?

Phantip Travel operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket twice daily. Tickets cost ฿750–1,200 and the journey takes 10h 15m.

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