There are 4 ways to get from Ko Similan to Ko Samui by ferry, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry
- Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao Sok Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Khao Sok van station to Lomprayah Nathon Pierbus
7h 56m฿3,495–4,200Ferry, bus #2
cheapest- Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry
- Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Na Thon Koh Samuibus Khao Lak Nang Thong Center - Na Thon Koh Samui
10h 51m฿3,159–3,309Ferry, bus via Khao Sok
- Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry
- Take the bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sokbus
- Take the ferry from Khao Sok Bus Station to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry
10h 19m฿3,410–3,810Ferry, bus, fly
- Take the ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lakferry
- Take the bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Phuket Airportbus
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
8h 26m฿6,050–10,310
Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Similan to Ko Samui is to ferry and bus which costs ฿3100 - ฿3400 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Similan to Ko Samui is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs ฿3400 - ฿4200.
The distance between Ko Similan and Ko Samui is 361 km.
The best way to get from Ko Similan to Ko Samui without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs ฿3400 - ฿4200.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Ko Similan to Ko Samui, including transfers.
There are 3464+ hotels available in Ko Samui.
What companies run services between Ko Similan, Thailand and Ko Samui, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Ko Similan to Ko Samui. However, you can take the ferry to Khao Lak, take the taxi to Khao Lak Nang Thong Center, take the bus to Khao Sok Bus Station, then take the bus to Lomprayah Nathon Pier. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ko Similan to Na Thon Koh Samui via Khao Lak, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, and Khao Sok Bus Station in around 10h 19m.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–5,000
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao Sok Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿270–550
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Phuket Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿430
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao Sok Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿400–1,300
- Book at
- Nopphayar Trans and Tour
- Phone
- +66 84-149-3565
- pichettransport88@gmail.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao Sok Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿95–300
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Khao Sok Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿140–310
- Schedules at
- 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Na Thon Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–900
- Schedules at
- 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
- Website
- PP Service
Bus from Khao Sok van station to Lomprayah Nathon Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,200
- Schedules at
- PP Service
- Phone
- +66 86 2730389
- customercare@songserm.com
- Website
- Songserm
Bus from Khao Sok van station to Lomprayah Nathon Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400
- Website
- Songserm
Bus from Khao Lak to Khao Sok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
- Phone
- +66 2 367 1167
- booking@rungkittour.co.th
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Bus from Khao Lak Nang Thong Center to Phuket Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿370–400
- Website
- Rungkit Tour
Ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
Ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
Ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
Ferry from Ko Similan to Khao Lak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000
- Phone
- +66 2 234 1034
- booking@aandttravel.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Khao Sok Bus Station to Na Thon Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿750–1,000
- Book at
- A and T Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 281 1081
- booking@udomrattour.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Khao Sok Bus Station to Na Thon Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿780
- Book at
- Udomrat Tour
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