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How to get fromKo Samui to Big Buddhaby ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samui to Big Buddha by ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry ferry
    2h 10m
    ฿449–916

  2. Drive  22.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ko Samui to Big Buddhacar car 22.2 km
    21 min
    ฿102–147

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ko Samui to Big Buddhataxi taxi 22.2 km
    21 min
    ฿750–950

  4. Ferry via Petcherat Marina Bangrak

    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Petcherat Marina Bangrakferry ferry Sbpngusm3
    2h 11m
    ฿439–792

  5. Ferry via Bangrak Petcharat Pier

    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Bangrak Petcharat Pierferry ferry
    2h 12m
    ฿277–567

Ko Samui to Big Buddha by ferry and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, Thailand?

You can take a ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Big Buddha via Koh Phangan and Bangrak Pier in around 2h 10m.

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