What is the cheapest way to get from Patong to Big Buddha?

The cheapest way to get from Patong to Big Buddha is to drive and car ferry which costs ฿1300 - ฿2000 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Patong to Big Buddha?

The fastest way to get from Patong to Big Buddha is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs ฿3500 - ฿9000.

Is there a direct bus between Patong and Big Buddha?

No, there is no direct bus from Patong to Big Buddha. However, there are services departing from Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Patong to Big Buddha?

The distance between Patong and Big Buddha is 291 km.

How do I travel from Patong to Big Buddha without a car?

The best way to get from Patong to Big Buddha without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 6h 41m and costs ฿5000 - ฿6500.

How long does it take to get from Patong to Big Buddha?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Patong to Big Buddha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patong to Big Buddha bus from?

Patong to Big Buddha bus services, operated by Phantip Travel, depart from Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket station.

Where does the Patong to Big Buddha bus arrive?

Patong to Big Buddha bus services, operated by Phantip Travel, arrive at Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where can I stay near Big Buddha?

There are 3346+ hotels available in Big Buddha.

Patong to Big Buddha - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus and ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Patong to Big Buddha by plane, taxi, busferry, car, car ferry, or ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
3h 15m
฿3,539–8,979
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Patong to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
6h 32m
฿1,317–1,995
Taxi, bus and ferry
1. Take the taxi from Patong to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminaltaxi
2. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 41m
฿5,430–6,247
Bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Thong Sala Koh Pha Nganbusferry
2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Bangrak Pierferry
9h 30m
฿2,051–2,425
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
10h 22m
฿1,564–2,191

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

56Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

฿3,237Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.5 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Patong, Phuket province, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways flies from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Phantip Travel operates a vehicle from Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket to Koh Samui Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿800–1,300 and the journey takes 10h.

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