What is the cheapest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui is to ferry which costs ฿810 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ฿4000 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Phuket and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station station and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Phuket and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Na Thon Koh Samui. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Phuket to Ko Samui?

The distance between Phuket and Ko Samui is 313 km.

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

Book your Phuket to Ko Samui ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

The best way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 6h 15m and costs ฿4600 - ฿5500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Phuket to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phuket to Ko Samui bus from?

Phuket to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phuket to Ko Samui?

The best way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ฿4000 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1400 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Phuket to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Phuket to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Phuket to Ko Samui?

Book your Phuket to Ko Samui bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3416+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Phuket to Ko Samui - 6 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus and ferry, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Phuket to Ko Samui by plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
3h 39m
฿4,069–10,205
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 45m
฿750–1,600
Taxi, bus and ferry
1. Take the taxi from Phuket to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminaltaxi
2. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 15m
฿4,616–5,221
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - Na Thon Koh Samui
7h 30m
฿810
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Phuket to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
6h 7m
฿1,363–1,908
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus Phuket Bus Terminal 1 - Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
7h 45m
฿1,400

Phuket to Ko Samui by ferry

14Weekly Ferries

7h 30mAverage Duration

฿810Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.1 km
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?

Bangkok Airways flies from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Phantip 1970 operates a ferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Na Thon Koh Samui twice daily. Tickets cost ฿810 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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