Rome2Rio

How to get fromKaron to Big Buddhaby bus, plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

Find Transport to Big Buddha

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Karon to Big Buddha by bus, plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, fly

    best
    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
    3h 45m
    ฿3,540–9,487

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    13h 47m
    ฿923–2,747

  3. Taxi, bus and ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Karon to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    6h 48m
    ฿5,584–6,428

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Karon to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    6h 39m
    ฿1,354–2,034

  5. Bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Thong Sala Koh Pha Nganbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    11h 53m
    ฿1,756–2,090

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,239Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karon to Big Buddha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Karon, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Karon to Big Buddha. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Big Buddha. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal, take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier, then take the taxi to Big Buddha.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, Getting to Rome from the airport, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.