What is the cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui?

The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ฿1300 - ฿1800 and takes 23h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui?

The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui is to bus and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs ฿6000 - ฿9500.

Is there a direct bus between Phnom Penh and Ko Samui?

No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui. However, there are services departing from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Bangkok Business College and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 26m.

How far is it from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Ko Samui is 627 km.

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

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 23h 26m and costs ฿1300 - ฿1800.

How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui?

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phnom Penh to Ko Samui bus from?

Phnom Penh to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, depart from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express station.

Where does the Phnom Penh to Ko Samui bus arrive?

Phnom Penh to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, arrive at Bangkok station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 2966+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Phnom Penh to Ko Samui - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui by bus, plane, busferry, 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 Phnom Penh, fly to Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Canadia Garden to Techo International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KTI - USM
8h 18m
฿6,412–9,112
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
23h 26m
฿1,390–1,793
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
2. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry Boonsiri Khao San office - Koh Samui Transfer
27h 51m
฿2,000–2,493
Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus
2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SGN - USM
12h 36m
฿6,631–13,986
Fly Phnom Penh to Surat Thani, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Surat Thani (URT)plane KTI - URT
2. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
11h 14m
฿3,996–6,596
Fly Phnom Penh to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry
1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane KTI - NST
2. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
12h 44m
฿3,062–7,862
Bus, bus to Siem Reap, fly to Koh Samui Airport
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Virak Buntham Expressbus
2. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus
3. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SAI - USM
13h 42m
฿7,521–13,939
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 85
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
27h 42m
฿2,174–3,577
Minivan, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Battambangbus
2. Take the bus from Battambang Sakorsiri Office to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pierbus
3. Take the ferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Koh Samui Transferferry
35h 40m
฿2,930–3,424
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Phnom Penh Train Station to Battambang Train Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Battambang Sakorsiri Office to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pierbus
3. Take the ferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Koh Samui Transferferry
37h 20m
฿2,867–3,286

Phnom Penh (KTI) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

51Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

฿2,553Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui.

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Distance: 626.7 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Ko Samui, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Phnom Penh to Ko Samui. However, you can take the bus to Techo International Airport, walk to Krong-Ta-Khmau-Airport-KTI airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Koh Samui Nathon Pier via Bangkok, Bangkok Business College, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 23h 26m.

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