There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Patong by plane, bus, car, ferry, or car ferry
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 Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
2h 52m฿3,207–9,160Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Take the bus from Donsak Raja to Phuket Airport Busbus
11h 29m฿831–1,099Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Krabi Boonsiri Officebus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Krabi Boonsiri Office
- Drive from Krabi Boonsiri Office to Patongcar
6h 51m฿1,750–2,050Ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Patong Kata Karon Transferferry Koh Samui Town Transfer - Patong Kata Karon Transfer
9h฿1,140Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Patongcar
6h 9m฿1,360–2,014Bus
- Take the bus from Koh Samui Transfer to Patong Kata Karon Transferbus Koh Samui Transfer - Patong Kata Karon Transfer
10h 30m฿1,160
Ko Samui (Island) to Patong by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Patong is to car ferry and bus which costs ฿800 - ฿1100 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Patong is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ฿3200 - ฿9500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Samui Transfer and arriving at Patong Kata Karon Transfer. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Koh Samui Town Transfer and arriving at Patong Kata Karon Transfer. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and Patong is 289 km.
Book your Ko Samui (Island) to Patong ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Patong without a car is to ferry which takes 9h and costs ฿1140.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Patong, including transfers.
Ko Samui (Island) to Patong bus services, operated by Phantip 1970, depart from Koh Samui Transfer station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Patong is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs ฿3200 - ฿9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1160 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Patong, Phuket province, Thailand?
Bangkok Airways flies from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Phantip 1970 operates a ferry from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Patong Kata Karon Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,140 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–8,500
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Krabi Boonsiri Office
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Koh Samui Transfer to Patong Kata Karon Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,160
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Bus from Donsak Raja to Phuket Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿500–650
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Patong Kata Karon Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,140
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
- 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
- ฿230–270
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
Car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿230–270
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Raja Ferry
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Booking & Getting There
Ko Samui (Island) to Patong bus services, operated by Phantip 1970, arrive at Patong Kata Karon Transfer station.
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