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 which costs ฿753 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 3h 15m and costs ฿3200 - ฿7000.

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 Rassada Pier and arriving at Lomprayah Nathon Pier. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

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?

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

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 which takes 6h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 Nara Travel | นรา ทราเวล, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 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 3h 15m and costs ฿3200 - ฿7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿753 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Ko Phuket to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Nara Travel | นรา ทราเวล, arrive at Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier 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 Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3463+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
3h 15m
฿3,231–6,920
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 45m
฿750–1,600
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry Rassada Pier - Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
2. Take the bus from Ao Nang Transfer to Na Thon Koh Samuibus Ao Nang Transfer - Na Thon Koh Samui
6h 23m
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry Phuket Rassada Pier - Lomprayah Nathon Pier / ...
7h
฿5,235
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
฿1,576–2,233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierbus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
7h 30m
฿753
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

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

42Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

฿3,044Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.1 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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, PP Cabana Express operates a ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Lomprayah Nathon Pier twice daily. Tickets cost ฿2,250 and the journey takes 7h. Three other operators also service this route.

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