There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, car, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Krabi Airport
best- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane USM - KBV
2h 16m฿3,218–8,590Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nangbus Na Thon Koh Samui - Ao Nang
4h 30m฿589Ferry
- Take the ferry from Samui seaway to Ao Nang McDonaldsferry Samui seaway - Ao Nang McDonalds
4h 30m฿4,352Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Ao Nangcar
4h 52m฿1,206–1,822Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
- Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry
6h฿3,751–7,990Bus and ferry
- Take the busferry from Nathon Raja Office to Ao Nangbusferry
7h 30m฿750
Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang is to bus which costs ฿589 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs ฿3200 - ฿9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Na Thon Koh Samui and arriving at Ao Nang. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Samui seaway and arriving at Ao Nang McDonalds. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and Ao Nang is 233 km.
Book your Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs ฿589.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang, including transfers.
Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang bus services, operated by Nor Phuangphet Transport, depart from Na Thon Koh Samui station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs ฿3200 - ฿9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿589 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Ao Nang, Thailand?
Bangkok Airways flies from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV) once daily. Alternatively, Nor Phuangphet Transport operates a bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nang once daily. Tickets cost ฿955 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–5,000
- Phone
- +66 2 247 1047
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿955
- Book at
- Nor Phuangphet Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 252 1052
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000
- Book at
- PL Travel
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Phantip Travel
Bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿560–590
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Phantip Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Busferry from Nathon Raja Office to Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿750
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
- Phone
- +66 2 262 1062
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Samui seaway to Ao Nang McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600
- Book at
- Rittichai Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 245 1045
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Samui seaway to Ao Nang McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿454
- Book at
- Future Travel and Service
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lomprayah
Ferry from Samui seaway to Ao Nang McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–4,400
- Schedules at
- Lomprayah
- Phone
- +66 2 243 1043
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Samui seaway to Ao Nang McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Book at
- Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Phantip Travel
Ferry from Samui seaway to Ao Nang McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿560
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Phantip Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿220–270
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Ferry from Phuket Airport to Ao Nang Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700–1,800
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
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Booking & Getting There
Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang bus services, operated by Nor Phuangphet Transport, arrive at Ao Nang station.
Book your Ko Samui (Island) to Ao Nang bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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