There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi by plane, busferry, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane USM - KBV
1h 40m฿3,171–8,774Bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry
6h฿640Bus and ferry via Ko Samui (Island)
- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminalbusferry
4h 2m฿1,837–1,938Ferry via Thong Sala Koh Phangan
- Take the ferry from Petcherat Marina Bangrak to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry Sbusmpng1
- Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Bus Terminalferry Thong Sala Koh Phangan - Krabi Bus Terminal
6h 10m฿2,619–4,685Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Krabicar
4h 40m฿1,010–1,514Bus
- Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Krabi Town Transfer except Ao Nang Ao Nammao Railay and Klong Muangbus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Krabi Town Transfer except Ao Nang Ao Nammao Railay and Klong Muang
5h 10m฿800Ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Krabi Bus Terminalferry Koh Samui Town Transfer - Krabi Bus Terminal
8h 30m฿640
Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi is to bus and ferry which costs ฿640 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs ฿3100 - ฿9000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Krabi Town Transfer except Ao Nang Ao Nammao Railay and Klong Muang. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Koh Samui Town Transfer and arriving at Krabi Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and Krabi is 211 km.
Book your Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi without a car is to bus and ferry via Ko Samui (Island) which takes 4h 2m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2000.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi, including transfers.
Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs ฿3100 - ฿9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿800 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Krabi, Thailand?
Bangkok Airways flies from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV) twice daily. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,284 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- [email protected]
- Website
- lomprayah.com
Busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,284
- Schedules at
- lomprayah.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 86 2730389
- [email protected]
- Website
- Songserm
Ferry from Petcherat Marina Bangrak to Thong Sala Koh Phangan
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿210–390
- Website
- Songserm
Ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–4,300
- Website
- Songserm
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Booking & Getting There
Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Krabi Town Transfer except Ao Nang Ao Nammao Railay and Klong Muang station.
Book your Ko Samui (Island) to Krabi bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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