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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket is to bus which costs ฿766 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket is to fly which takes 3h and costs ฿3100 - ฿7500.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Ko Phuket?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Phuket. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Ko Phuket?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Phantip Travel Koh Samui and arriving at Phuket Bus Terminal 2. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket?

The distance between Ko Samui and Ko Phuket is 274 km.

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

Book your Ko Samui to Ko Phuket ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket without a car is to ferry which takes 6h 30m and costs ฿5183.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Call Me Taxi, depart from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier station.

Bus or fly from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket is to fly which takes 3h and costs ฿3100 - ฿7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿766 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Ko Samui to Ko Phuket bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Call Me Taxi, arrive at Phuket Town Hotel Transfer station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket?

Book your Ko Samui to Ko Phuket bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ko Phuket?

There are 7588+ hotels available in Ko Phuket.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
3h
฿3,180–7,210
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Donsak Raja to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
8h 6m
฿729–919
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Phuket Bus Terminal 2ferry Phantip Travel Koh Samui - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
6h 30m
฿5,183
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phuketbusferry
7h
฿800–1,600
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Phuketcar
6h 5m
฿1,556–2,222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier to Phuket Town Hotel Transferbus Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier - Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
8h 30m
฿766

Ko Samui to Ko Phuket by ferry

49Weekly Ferries

6h 30mAverage Duration

฿5,183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.9 km
Duration: 3h

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

Bangkok Airways flies from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Phantip Travel operates a ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost ฿820 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Four other operators also service this route.

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