What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui is to bus and car ferry which costs ฿600 - ฿750 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs ฿4100 - ฿9500.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Phuket and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station station and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Phuket and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Phuket and arriving at Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Phi Phi Ferry Terminal and Krabi Town Hotel Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui?

The distance between Ko Phuket and Ko Samui is 274 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui?

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How do I travel from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui without a car is to ferry and bus and ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs ฿2600 - ฿3500.

How long does it take to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus from?

Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station.

Where does the Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3346+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Ko Phuket to Ko Samui - 7 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus and ferry

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
1h 17m
฿4,132–9,416
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Donsak Rajabus
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
8h 21m
฿604–734
Ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Bang Rong Pier to Railay Beachferry Phuket Bang Rong Pier
2. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 19m
฿2,693–3,457
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry
9h 30m
฿1,850–3,434
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Phuket to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
6h 7m
฿1,221–1,847
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 45m
฿750–1,600
Minivan, ferry
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry Krabi Town Hotel Transfer - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
9h 38m
฿800–1,350

Ko Phuket to Ko Samui by ferry

7Weekly Ferries

9h 30mAverage Duration

฿1,850Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.4 km
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Ko Phuket, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways flies from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phuket to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Phi Phi Ferry Terminal, Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, and Krabi Town Hotel Transfer in around 9h 30m.

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