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How to get fromBan Karon to Ko Samuiby taxi, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui by taxi, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ban Karon to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    6h 26m
    ฿4,834–5,479

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    11h 44m
    ฿798–1,370

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Patong Kata Karon Transfer to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Patong Kata Karon Transfer - Na Thon Koh Samui
    10h 44m
    ฿1,058–1,180

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ban Karon to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    6h 18m
    ฿1,403–1,966

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Karon Circle to Phuket Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    4h 4m
    ฿4,100–10,287

  6. Bus and ferry via Phuket Merlin

    1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    9h 21m
    ฿1,666–1,680

Ban Karon to Ko Samui by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,058Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Ban Karon, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Phantip 1970 operates a ferry from Patong Kata Karon Transfer to Na Thon Koh Samui twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,010 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,600 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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