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How to get fromPatong Beach to Ko Samuiby bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or busferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Patong Beach to Ko Samui by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or busferry

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patong to Donsak Pierbus bus Patong - Donsak Pier
    2. Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry Donsak Pier - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
    5h 45m
    ฿6,675–6,975

  2. Bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    10h
    ฿750–1,200

  3. Ferry via Phuket Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry ferry Phuket Airport - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
    8h 2m
    ฿5,116–5,196

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Patong Beach to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry car ferry
    6h 11m
    ฿1,585–2,245

  5. Fly from Phuket International Airport

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane HKT - USM
    5h 32m
    ฿3,279–7,409

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Patong Kata Karon Transfer to Na Thon Pierbus bus Patong Kata Karon Transfer - Na Thon Pier
    8h
    ฿900–1,050

  7. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Patong Hotel Transfer to Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pierferry ferry Patong Hotel Transfer - Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
    8h 15m
    ฿1,000–1,800

  8. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KBV - USM
    7h 50m
    ฿4,160–10,480

Patong Beach to Ko Samui by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿6,675Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

Lomprayah operates a ferry from Phuket Airport to Lomprayah Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿800–5,000 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Bangkok Airways flies from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours.

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