What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Karon?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Karon is to ferry which costs ฿1000 - ฿1200 and takes 8h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Karon?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Karon is to fly and bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ฿4100 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Karon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Karon. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Karon Circle via Surakul Stadium and Phuket Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Karon?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Samui to Karon. However, there are services departing from Phantip Travel Koh Samui and arriving at Patong Kata Karon Transfer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Karon?

The distance between Ko Samui and Karon is 318 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ko Samui to Karon?

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How do I travel from Ko Samui to Karon without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Karon without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 6h 22m and costs ฿4700 - ฿5500.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Karon?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Ko Samui to Karon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Karon bus from?

Ko Samui to Karon bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Karon bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Karon bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Karon?

There are 7306+ hotels available in Karon.

Ko Samui to Karon - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, bus and ferry, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui to Karon by plane, bus, busferry, taxi, ferry, car ferry, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport Bus to Karon Circlebus
3h 27m
฿4,136–10,296
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuketbusferry
11h 13m
฿828–1,320
Bus and ferry, taxi
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the taxi from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Karontaxi
6h 22m
฿4,784–5,484
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Patong Kata Karon Transferferry Phantip Travel Koh Samui - Patong Kata Karon Transfer
8h 27m
฿1,055–1,180
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Karoncar
6h 14m
฿1,360–2,014
Bus and ferry via Phuket Town
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phuket Lomprayah Bus Stationbusferry
8h 51m
฿1,666–1,680

Ko Samui to Karon by ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

฿1,055Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.3 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Karon, Thailand?

Phantip 1970 operates a ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Patong Kata Karon Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,010 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,600 and the journey takes 7h.

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