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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Kep is to bus and ferry and bus and Minivan which costs $65 - $130 and takes 32h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Kep is to fly and car ferry which takes 7h 7m and costs $240 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Kep?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Kep. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Kep via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Bangkok, Kuntha Bopha Chidlren's Hospital and Sakura Avenue Phnom Penh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 29m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Kep?

The distance between Ko Samui and Kep is 560 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Kep without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and Minivan which takes 32h 29m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Ko Samui to Kep, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Kep bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Kep bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Kep bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Kep?

There are 290+ hotels available in Kep.

Ko Samui to Kep - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui to Kep by plane, car ferry, busferry, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Phu Quoc International Airport, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)plane USM - PQC
2. Take the carferry from Phu Quoc to Ha Tiencarferry
7h 7m
$242–397
Bus and ferry, bus, Minivan
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
3. Take the bus from Sakura Avenue Phnom Penh to Kepbus
32h 29m
$70–126
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
4. Take the train from Phnom Penh Station to Keptrain
32h 57m
Ferry, bus, train via Bangkok
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
3. Take the train from Phnom Penh Station to Keptrain
33h 3m
$87–136
Fly to Phnom Penh, train
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane USM - KTI
2. Take the train from Phnom Penh Station to Keptrain
11h 38m
$243–357
Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane USM - SGN
2. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Tây to Ha Tien Bus Stationbus
13h 26m
$222–358
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Khao San Road to Phnom Penhbus
3. Take the train from Phnom Penh Station to Keptrain
35h 27m
$95–108
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
3. Take the train from Phnom Penh Station to Keptrain
35h 29m
$85–94

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC) flights

40Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

$207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 559.6 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Kep, Cambodia?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Kep. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC), walk to Phu Quoc Airport, take the bus to Khu nghỉ dưỡng Eden / Eden Resort, drive to Phu Quoc, take the car ferry to Ha Tien, then drive to Kep. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Kep via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Opposite Bangkok Business College, Bangkok, Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, Kuntha Bopha Chidlren's Hospital, Samaki Village, Sakura Avenue Phnom Penh, and Kep in around 32h 29m.

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