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 and ferry and Minivan which costs ฿890 and takes 9h 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 ฿4100 - ฿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. 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?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui and arriving at Phuket via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Kong Ka Pier, Krabi and Phi Phi Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

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?

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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 bus and ferry and Bus which takes 5h 32m and costs .

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 Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Ko Phuket bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Ko Phuket?

There are 7266+ hotels available in Ko Phuket.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
1h 22m
฿4,136–10,106
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phuketbusferry
7h
฿800–1,800
Bus and ferry, Bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuketbus
5h 32m
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry
3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry
10h 38m
฿1,907–3,335
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
฿1,140–1,913
Bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry Koh Lanta
7h 15m
฿2,495–5,840
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

7Weekly Ferries

10h 38mAverage Duration

฿1,907Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Ko Phuket.

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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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Phuket via Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, Kong Ka Pier, Krabi, and Phi Phi Ferry Terminal in around 10h 38m.

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