What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket is to ferry which costs ฿800 - ฿1500 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs ฿3100 - ฿9000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui (Island) and Phuket?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Na Thon Koh Samui and arriving at Phuket Town Hotel Transfer. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui (Island) and Phuket?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Phantip Travel Koh Samui and arriving at Phuket Bus Terminal 2. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket?

The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and Phuket is 290 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket?

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How do I travel from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket without a car is to ferry which takes 6h 30m and costs ฿800 - ฿1500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket bus from?

Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket bus services, operated by Nor Phuangphet Transport, depart from Na Thon Koh Samui station.

Bus or fly from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket?

The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs ฿3100 - ฿9000. Alternatively, you can bus via Don Sak, which costs ฿1430 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket bus arrive?

Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket bus services, operated by Nor Phuangphet Transport, arrive at Donsak Seatran Ferry station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket?

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Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket - 6 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
2h 35m
฿3,159–9,007
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Phuket Bus Terminal 2ferry Phantip Travel Koh Samui - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
6h 30m
฿800–1,500
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Donsak Lomprayah Ferryferry
2. Take the bus from Laem Thuat to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier to Phuket Town Transferferry
6h 33m
฿2,173–2,178
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Phuketcar
6h 5m
฿1,360–1,914
Bus via Don Sak
1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Donsak Seatran Ferrybus Na Thon Koh Samui - Donsak Seatran Ferry
2. Take the bus from Seatran Donsak Pier to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus Seatran Donsak Pier - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
6h 45m
฿1,430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Phuket Town Hotel Transferbus Na Thon Koh Samui - Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
8h 45m
฿1,400

Ko Samui (Island) to Phuket by ferry

35Weekly Ferries

6h 30mAverage Duration

฿800Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.8 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Phuket, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways flies from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Phantip 1970 operates a ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost ฿800 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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