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Phuket to Ko Samui ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Phuket and Ko Samui takes 8h 35m and the fastest ferry takes 6h 45m. The ferry service runs several times per day from Phuket to Ko Samui. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 35m
Duration
249 km
Distance
฿5,262
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Phuket to Ko Samui ferry times

Ferries run 3 times a day between Phuket and Ko Samui. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Phuket is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Ko Samui at 10:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ferry ferry 9h 15m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6h 45m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 9h 45m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ferry ferry 9h 15m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6h 45m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 9h 45m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ferry ferry 9h 15m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6h 45m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 9h 45m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ferry ferry 9h 15m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6h 45m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 9h 45m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ferry ferry 9h 15m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6h 45m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 9h 45m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ferry ferry 9h 15m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6h 45m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 9h 45m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ferry ferry 9h 15m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 6h 45m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 9h 45m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Phuket to Ko Samui? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Phuket to Ko Samui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

PP Cabana Express operates a ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Lomprayah Nathon Pier twice daily. Tickets cost ฿2,250 and the journey takes 7h. Three other operators also service this route.

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