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 ferry which costs ฿800 - ฿810 and takes 7h 30m.

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 ฿4000 - ฿11000.

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?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Na Thon Koh Samui. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 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 bus and ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs ฿750 - ฿1600.

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 Songserm, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 station.

Bus or fly from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs ฿4000 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1400 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Songserm, arrive at Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm station.

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

Book your Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3292+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Phuket to Ko Samui by plane, busferry, ferry, 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
฿4,006–10,078
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 45m
฿750–1,600
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Na Thon Koh Samui
7h 30m
฿800–810
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Phuket to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
6h 7m
฿1,360–1,905
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Town to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry Surat Thani Town - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
7h 15m
฿1,275–2,153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus Phuket Bus Terminal 1 - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
7h 45m
฿1,400
Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
9h 30m
฿880

Ko Phuket to Ko Samui by busferry

14Weekly Busferry

6h 45mAverage Duration

฿750Cheapest 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 3 hours. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,600 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Phantip Travel also services this route once daily.

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