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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Ban Karon is to bus and ferry which costs ฿650 - ฿1100 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Ban Karon is to fly and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs ฿3900 - ฿9000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Ban Karon. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Karon Circle via Patong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Ban Karon?

The distance between Ko Samui and Ban Karon is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Ban Karon without a car is to bus and ferry and taxi which takes 6h 21m and costs ฿4500 - ฿5500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Ko Samui to Ban Karon, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Ban Karon bus services, operated by Phantip Travel, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Ban Karon bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Ban Karon bus services, operated by Phantip Travel, arrive at Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket station.

Where can I stay near Ban Karon?

There are 6523+ hotels available in Ban Karon.

Ko Samui to Ban Karon - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, bus and ferry

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

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

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)USM - HKT
2. Take the bus from Phuket Airport Bus to Karon Circle
3h 34m
฿3,925–8,783
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket
9h 6m
฿651–1,020
Bus and ferry, taxi
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal
2. Take the taxi from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Ban Karon
6h 21m
฿4,549–5,249
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Ban Karon
6h 14m
฿1,496–2,108
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Take the bus from Donsak Raja to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
7h 29m
฿1,436–1,586
Bus
1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samui to กระบี่759
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1438-0
9h 58m

Ko Samui to Ban Karon by busferry, foot, and bus

28Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

฿651Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Ban Karon.

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Distance: 318.4 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Phantip Travel operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Patong Kata Karon Transfer, Phuket 4 times a day. Tickets cost ฿600–850 and the journey takes 8h.

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