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

The cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui is to bus and bus and ferry via Bangkok which costs ฿650 - ฿1100 and takes 13h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui is to bus and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ฿3600 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Pattaya and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Pattaya station to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Suvarnabhumi Airport, อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct ferry between Pattaya and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Pattaya Boonsiri Office and arriving at Koh Samui Transfer. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Pattaya to Ko Samui?

The distance between Pattaya and Ko Samui is 428 km.

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

The best way to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Bangkok which takes 13h 11m and costs ฿650 - ฿1100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Pattaya to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Roong Reuang Coach, depart from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station.

Where does the Pattaya to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Pattaya to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Roong Reuang Coach, arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 2935+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Pattaya to Ko Samui - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus
2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane UTP - USM
3h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
13h 11m
฿675–1,007
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Koh Samui Transferferry Pattaya Boonsiri Office - Koh Samui Transfer
19h 30m
฿1,400–2,000
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Pattaya to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
13h 6m
฿3,400–4,707
Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane BKK - USM
4h 34m
฿3,656–10,767
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Pattaya to Makkasantrain
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane DMK - USM
5h 50m
฿4,923–16,175
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Pattaya to Rayong Bus Terminalbus 138 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Rayong to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry 393 Rayong
18h 35m
฿906–1,145

Pattaya to Ko Samui by ferry

7Weekly Ferries

19h 30mAverage Duration

฿1,400Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui.

Launch map view

Distance: 428.3 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Boonsiri Ferry operates a ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Koh Samui Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 19h 30m.

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