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How to get fromKhao Lak to Ko Samuiby bus, taxi, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Khao Lak to Ko Samui by bus, taxi, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Parkbus bus 444
    2. Take the taxi from อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Airporttaxi taxi
    3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    6h 12m
    ฿2,355–2,716

  2. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Parkbus bus 444
    2. Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Townbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    8h 49m
    ฿681–1,112

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Khao Lak to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    5h 26m
    ฿1,053–1,603

  4. Local Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    5h 11m
    ฿4,456–10,046

  5. Bus, Minivan, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Parkbus bus 444
    2. Take the bus from Khaosok Van Station to Donsak Rajabus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    9h 3m
    ฿697–888

  6. Local Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    9h 57m
    ฿826–1,276

  7. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to บ้านอ่าวนาง;Ban Ao Nangbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBV - USM
    6h 5m
    ฿4,627–10,548

Khao Lak to Ko Samui by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿681Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Khao Lak to Ko Samui. However, you can take the bus to อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park, take the taxi to Surat Thani Airport, then take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Khao Lak to Ko Samui via Raja Ferry Donsak Pier and Lipa Noi Pier in around 5h 26m.

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