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How to get fromKo Samui to Ko Laoby busferry, bus, unknown, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samui to Ko Lao by busferry, bus, unknown, or car ferry

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  1. Bus and ferry, Minivan, travel

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    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Citybusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Ranong Bus Station to Ko Laounknown unknown
    6h 46m

  2. Bus, Minivan, travel

    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Van Station Kaset Market 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Walk from Ranong Bus Station to Ko Laounknown unknown
    6h 51m

  3. Car ferry, bus, Minivan, travel via Surat Thani

    1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Townbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Ranong Bus Station to Ko Laounknown unknown
    7h 17m

  4. Car ferry, bus, Minivan, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Walk from Ranong Bus Station to Ko Laounknown unknown
    7h 54m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Ko Lao.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Ko Lao. However, you can take the vehicle to Surat Thani City, walk to Surat Thani, take the bus to Ranong Bus Station, then travel to Ko Lao. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ko Lao via Surat Thani and Ranong Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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