There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Ao Nang by busferry, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or bus
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Bus and ferry
best- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminalbusferry
3h 58m฿1,984–2,184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samui to กระบี่bus 759
6h 17m฿330–459Ferry, Longtail Boat
- Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
- Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry
- Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry
- Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry
8h 33m฿909–1,558Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
- Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Ao Nangcar
4h 52m฿940–1,483Fly
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane USM - KBV
2h 38m฿4,466–10,276Bus and ferry via Krabi Bus Terminal
- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry
4h 51m฿1,695–1,740Bus and ferry #2
- Take the busferry from Nathon Raja Office to Ao Nangbusferry
7h 30m฿820
Ko Samui to Ao Nang by busferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Ao Nang is to bus which costs ฿330 - ฿460 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Ao Nang is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs ฿4400 - ฿11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nathon Raja Office and arriving at Ao Nang. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Samui to Ao Nang. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Ao Nang Pier via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Krabi Town Pier and Railay Beach. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Ko Samui and Ao Nang is 257 km.
Book your Ko Samui to Ao Nang ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to Ao Nang without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 58m and costs ฿1900 - ฿2200.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Ko Samui to Ao Nang, including transfers.
Ko Samui to Ao Nang bus services, operated by Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi, depart from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samui station.
The best way to get from Ko Samui to Ao Nang is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs ฿4400 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿330 - ฿460 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Ao Nang, Thailand?
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. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ao Nang Pier via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, Krabi Town Pier, Railay East, and Railay Beach in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,400–8,500
- 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
Busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600
- Schedules at
- lomprayah.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samui to กระบี่
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿230–320
- Website
- https://kbi.dlt.go.th/th
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- rajaferryport.com
Busferry from Nathon Raja Office to Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿820
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/raja-ferry
- Website
- https://www.rajaferryport.com/
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- boonsiriferry.com
Ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phangan
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿55–350
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/boonsiri-high-speed-ferries
- Website
- https://boonsiriferry.com/en
Ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–1,400
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/boonsiri-high-speed-ferries
- Website
- https://boonsiriferry.com/en
Ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay East
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿150
Ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿100
- Phone
- +66 2 277 4488
- [email protected]
- Website
- rajaferryport.com
Car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿110–240
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/raja-ferry
- Website
- https://www.rajaferryport.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ko Samui to Ao Nang bus services, operated by Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi, arrive at กระบี่ station.
Book your Ko Samui to Ao Nang bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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