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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Phuket is to car ferry and bus which costs ฿936 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Phuket is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ฿3900 - ฿9500.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Phuket?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Phuket. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Phuket?

The distance between Ko Samui and Phuket is 311 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Phuket without a car is to bus and ferry and Bus which takes 5h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Ko Samui to Phuket, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Phuket bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Bus or fly from Ko Samui to Phuket?

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Phuket is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ฿3900 - ฿9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Ko Samui to Phuket bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Phuket?

There are 6860+ hotels available in Phuket.

Ko Samui to Phuket - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus and ferry, and Bus

There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Phuket by plane, busferry, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)USM - HKT
3h 1m
฿3,990–9,193
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
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 6m
฿936
Bus and ferry, Bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Railay Beach to Phuket
5h 32m
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 Phuket
6h 5m
฿1,496–2,009
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phuket
7h
฿1,400–1,600
Car ferry, bus via Surat Thani
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Pier
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Town
3. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1
8h 6m
฿968–998
Bus
1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารเกาะสมุย;Koh Samui to กระบี่759
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1438-0
8h 9m

Ko Samui to Phuket by busferry

14Weekly Busferry

7hAverage Duration

฿1,400Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Phuket.

Launch map view

Distance: 311.5 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Bangkok Airways flies from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Phuket twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,400–1,600 and the journey takes 7h.

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