What is the cheapest way to get from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui is to bus and Minivan and car ferry which costs ฿650 - ฿850 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 26m and costs ฿6500 - ฿13000.

Is there a direct bus between Khao Lak Town and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Khao Lak and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Khao Sok National Park, Surathani Talad Kaset and Surat Thani Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui?

The distance between Khao Lak Town and Ko Samui is 349 km.

How do I travel from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and taxi and bus and ferry which takes 7h 6m and costs ฿2300 - ฿2700.

How long does it take to get from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui bus from?

Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Khao Lak station.

Where does the Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Khao Sok station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3345+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui by taxi, plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or ferry

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Khao Lak Town to Phuket-Airport-HKTtaxi
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
2h 26m
฿6,668–12,634
Bus, Minivan, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus
2. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus
3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
9h 50m
฿680–960
Bus, taxi, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus
2. Take the taxi from Khao Sok to Surat Thani Airporttaxi
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
7h 6m
฿2,344–2,644
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Khao Lak Town to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
5h 28m
฿1,062–1,617
Bus, Minivan, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus
2. Take the bus from Khaosok Van Station to Donsak Rajabus
3. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
10h 5m
฿686–816
Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus
2. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
10h 21m
฿1,599–1,824

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

56Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

฿3,239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.9 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Khao Lak Town to Ko Samui. However, you can take the taxi to Phuket-Airport-HKT airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can walk to Khao Lak, take the bus to Khao Sok, take the taxi to Surat Thani Airport, then take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier.

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