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How to get fromKo Samui to Emerald Caveby ferry, busferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Emerald Cave by ferry, busferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry via Ao Nang

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ao Nang McDonaldsferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ko Mookferry ferry
    9h 29m
    ฿2,359–2,965

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Koh Lantabus bus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Koh Lanta
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ko Mookferry ferry
    9h 53m
    ฿1,770–2,350

  3. Bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Thung Songtrain train 85
    3. Take the train from Thung Song to Kantangtrain train 167
    4. Take the ferry from Khuan Tung Ku Pier to Koh Mukferry ferry
    9h 40m

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane USM - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Ngai Resortferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Ngai to Ko Mookferry ferry
    8h 14m
    ฿4,135–10,200

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry Lomprayah Nathon Pier - Koh Lanta
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ko Mookferry ferry
    9h 43m
    ฿5,164–5,744

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Ao Nangbus bus Na Thon Koh Samui - Ao Nang
    2. Take the bus from Ao Nang Transfer to Koh Mukbus bus Ao Nang Transfer - Koh Muk
    11h 37m
    ฿1,805–1,855

  7. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane USM - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Ko Mookferry ferry
    10h 13m
    ฿4,547–11,277

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Emerald Cave, Thailand?

You can take a ferry from Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Emerald Cave via Ao Nang McDonalds, Ao Nang Hotel Transfer, Koh Lanta Saladan Pier, Koh Lanta, and Ko Mook in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Na Thon Koh Samui to Emerald Cave via Ao Nang, Ao Nang Transfer, and Koh Muk in around 11h 37m.

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