What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach is to ferry which costs ฿1010 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs ฿4100 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Patong Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Patong Beach?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Phantip Travel Koh Samui and arriving at Patong Kata Karon Transfer. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Patong Beach?

The distance between Ko Samui and Patong Beach is 312 km.

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

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 6h 16m and costs ฿4600 - ฿5500.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui to Patong Beach bus from?

Ko Samui to Patong Beach bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Patong Beach bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Patong Beach bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Donsak Pier station.

Where can I stay near Patong Beach?

There are 7383+ hotels available in Patong Beach.

Ko Samui to Patong Beach - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach by plane, busferry, taxi, ferry, 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 15m
฿4,136–10,286
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuketbusferry
10h 15m
฿750–1,200
Bus and ferry, taxi
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the taxi from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Patong Beachtaxi
6h 16m
฿4,684–5,384
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Patong Kata Karon Transferferry Phantip Travel Koh Samui - Patong Kata Karon Transfer
7h 30m
฿1,010
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Patong Beachcar
6h 8m
฿1,350–2,014
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Donsak Pierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Seatran Donsak Pier to Patong Kata Karon Transferbus Seatran Donsak Pier - Patong Kata Karon Transfer
7h 45m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Donsak Raja to Phuket Airport Busbus
11h 29m
฿829–1,099

Ko Samui to Patong Beach by ferry

7Weekly Ferries

7h 30mAverage Duration

฿1,010Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Patong Beach.

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Distance: 312.3 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Patong Beach, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways flies from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Phantip 1970 operates a ferry from Phantip Travel Koh Samui to Patong Kata Karon Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,010 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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