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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ko Samui and Phuket takes 7h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus service runs several times per day from Ko Samui to Phuket. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 20m
Duration
477 km
Distance
฿1,100
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ko Samui to Phuket bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ko Samui and Phuket. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ko Samui is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Phuket at 7:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ko Samui to Phuket? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 477.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phuket twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,600 and the journey takes 7h. Phantip Travel also services this route twice daily.

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