What is the cheapest way to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs ฿850 - ฿1600 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ฿3700 - ฿17000.

Is there a direct bus between Ban Karon and Ko Samui (Island)?

No, there is no direct bus from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island). However, there are services departing from Karon Circle and arriving at Lipa Noi Pier via Phuket Merlin, Phuket Bus Terminal 1 and Krabi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island)?

The distance between Ban Karon and Ko Samui (Island) is 294 km.

How do I travel from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry and ferry which takes 7h 41m and costs ฿5000 - ฿6000.

How long does it take to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island)?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) bus from?

Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) bus services, operated by Good Luck Lanta Tour, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) bus arrive?

Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) bus services, operated by Good Luck Lanta Tour, arrive at Krabi Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui (Island)?

There are 3140+ hotels available in Ko Samui (Island).

Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) by bus, plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, or car 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 42m
฿3,700–16,187
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
12h 40m
฿877–1,525
Taxi, bus and ferry, 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
3. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Pralarn Pierferry
7h 41m
฿5,158–5,803
Drive, car ferry
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 18m
฿1,280–1,879
Bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
2. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Pralarn Pierferry
10h 39m
฿1,970–1,996
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Krabi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry
12h 34m
฿958–2,074

Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island) by bus, foot, and busferry

7Weekly Services

12h 40mAverage Duration

฿877Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ban Karon to Ko Samui (Island).

Launch map view

Distance: 294.3 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Ban Karon, Thailand and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?

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 9h.

Airlines