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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Khao Lak is to bus and ferry and bus and Local Bus which costs ฿1100 - ฿1700 and takes 21h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Khao Lak is to Fast Ferry and fly and Local Bus which takes 8h 57m and costs ฿3300 - ฿7500.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samet and Khao Lak?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Khao Lak. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet and arriving at Khao Lak via Bangkok Planetarium, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Phuket Bus Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.

How far is it from Ko Samet to Khao Lak?

The distance between Ko Samet and Khao Lak is 781 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samet to Khao Lak without a car is to Fast Ferry and bus and taxi which takes 20h 24m and costs ฿3100 - ฿4700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Ko Samet to Khao Lak, including transfers.

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

Ko Samet to Khao Lak bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, depart from Ko Samet station.

Where does the Ko Samet to Khao Lak bus arrive?

Ko Samet to Khao Lak bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, arrive at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai station.

Where can I stay near Khao Lak?

There are 261+ hotels available in Khao Lak.

Ko Samet to Khao Lak - 9 ways to travel via train, Fast Ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ko Samet to Khao Lak by ferry, plane, bus, taxi, busferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fast Ferry to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane UTP - HKT
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus
8h 57m
฿3,328–7,218
Bus and ferry, bus, Local Bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus
21h 29m
฿1,148–1,651
Fast Ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rayong Bus Terminal to Pattayabus 138
3. Take the bus from Pattaya Sawasdee to Phang Ngabus
4. Take the taxi from Phang Nga to Khao Laktaxi
20h 24m
฿3,145–4,640
Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane DMK - HKT
4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus
11h 30m
฿1,915–3,549
Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane BKK - HKT
4. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus
11h 26m
฿1,842–4,097
Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane BKK - KBV
4. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
5. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus
11h 57m
฿1,834–4,519
Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane DMK - KBV
4. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
5. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus
12h 5m
฿1,807–4,171
Bus and ferry, train, Minivan, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
2. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Chumphontrain
3. Take the bus from Chumphon to Khao Sokbus
4. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus 444
21h 13m
฿1,250–2,212
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Takua Pa Phang Ngabus
25h 29m
฿1,161–6,780

Ko Samet to Khao Lak by busferry, foot, and bus

12Weekly Services

25h 29mAverage Duration

฿1,161Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samet to Khao Lak.

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Distance: 780.9 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Khao Lak. However, you can take the ferry to Ban Phe Pier, walk to Ban Phe, take the bus to Rayong Bus Terminal, take the line 399 bus to Utapao Airport, walk to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, take the bus to By Pass Highway, take the taxi to Phuket Bus Terminal 2, then take the bus to Khao Lak. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Ban Phe Pier, walk to Ban Phe, take the bus to Rayong Bus Terminal, take the bus to Pattaya, walk to Pattaya Sawasdee, take the bus to Phang Nga, then take the taxi to Khao Lak.

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