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 ferry which costs ฿800 and takes 6h 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 1h 22m and costs ฿4000 - ฿11000.

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 Bus Terminal 2. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

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 twice daily, 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 ฿800.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m 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 Phantip 1970, depart from Phantip Travel Koh Samui 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 1h 22m and costs ฿4000 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1020 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Ko Samui to Ko Phuket bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Phantip 1970, arrive at Patong Kata Karon 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 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Ko Phuket?

There are 7425+ hotels available in Ko Phuket.

Ko Samui to Ko Phuket - 7 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or busferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
1h 22m
฿4,036–10,106
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phuket Bus Terminal 2busferry
7h 30m
฿750–1,600
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
฿800
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Donsak Pierferry Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm - Donsak Pier
2. Take the bus from Seatran Donsak Pier to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus Seatran Donsak Pier - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
6h 30m
฿909–1,181
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
฿1,360–1,914
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Patong Kata Karon Transferbus Phantip Travel Koh Samui - Patong Kata Karon Transfer
8h 45m
฿1,020
Bus and ferry, Minivan
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
9h 30m
฿890

Ko Samui to Ko Phuket by ferry

14Weekly Ferries

6h 30mAverage Duration

฿800Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.4 km
Duration: 1h 22m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, Phantip 1970 operates a ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost ฿800 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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