There are 5 ways to get from Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) by ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Town Transferferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Koh Samui Town Transfer
8h฿930Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Raja Ferry Donsak Pierbus
- Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
8h 45m฿858–1,530Bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Seatran Nathon Pier 3
8h 15m฿950Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hat Yai to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
- Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
6h 13m฿1,435–2,013Fly
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HDY - USM
5h 22m฿5,560–27,060
Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) is to ferry which costs ฿930 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs ฿5500 - ฿28000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hat Yai Bus Terminal and arriving at Seatran Nathon Pier 3. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Hat Yai Bus Terminal and arriving at Koh Samui Town Transfer. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Hat Yai and Ko Samui (Island) is 287 km.
Book your Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) without a car is to ferry which takes 8h and costs ฿930.
The ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Town Transfer takes 8h including transfers and departs once daily.
Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) bus services, operated by KST Travels, depart from Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs ฿950. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿5500 - ฿28000 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?
Phantip 1970 operates a ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Town Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿930 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, KST Travels operates a bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3 once daily. Tickets cost ฿950 and the journey takes 8h 15m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–7,000
Flights from Hat Yai to Koh Samui Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–8,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–13,000
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿9,000–27,000
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Seatran Nathon Pier 3
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿950
- Website
- KST Travel
- Website
- nbkbus.com
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿260–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿368
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Town Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿930
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–270
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–270
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
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Booking & Getting There
Hat Yai to Ko Samui (Island) bus services, operated by KST Travels, arrive at Seatran Nathon Pier 3 station.
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