What is the cheapest way to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha?

The cheapest way to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha is to drive and car ferry which costs ฿1400 - ฿2000 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha?

The fastest way to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha is to bus and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ฿3300 - ฿9500.

How far is it from Ban Karon to Big Buddha?

The distance between Ban Karon and Big Buddha is 297 km.

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

The best way to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 6h 49m and costs ฿5000 - ฿6500.

How long does it take to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Big Buddha?

There are 2935+ hotels available in Big Buddha.

Ban Karon to Big Buddha - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha by bus, plane, taxi, busferry, car, car ferry, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Karon Circle to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
3h 45m
฿3,330–9,467
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Ban Karon to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
6h 41m
฿1,401–1,936
Taxi, bus and ferry
1. Take the taxi from Ban Karon to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminaltaxi
2. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 49m
฿5,344–6,189
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
12h
฿1,786–1,983

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

56Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

฿3,011Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ban Karon to Big Buddha.

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Distance: 296.8 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Ban Karon, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ban Karon to Big Buddha. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Big Buddha. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal, take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier, then take the taxi to Big Buddha.

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