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

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samet is to bus and bus and ferry which costs ฿1000 - ฿1500 and takes 19h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samet is to bus and fly and Fast Ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs ฿3800 - ฿9000.

Is there a direct bus between Phuket and Ko Samet?

No, there is no direct bus from Phuket to Ko Samet. However, there are services departing from Phuket Bus Terminal and arriving at Ko Samet via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

How far is it from Phuket to Ko Samet?

The distance between Phuket and Ko Samet is 693 km.

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

The best way to get from Phuket to Ko Samet without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 19h 2m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Phuket to Ko Samet, including transfers.

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

Phuket to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Bus Express, depart from Phuket Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Phuket to Ko Samet bus arrive?

Phuket to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Bus Express, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samet?

There are 544+ hotels available in Ko Samet.

Phuket to Ko Samet - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and Fast Ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Phuket to Ko Samet by bus, plane, ferry, busferry, train, or taxi

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

Bus, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane HKT - UTP
3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
7h 5m
฿3,861–8,901
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
19h 2m
฿1,000–1,440
Bus, train, taxi, Fast Ferry
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain 32
3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Utaphaotrain 997
4. Take the taxi from Utaphao to Ban Phe Piertaxi
5. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
23h 2m
฿1,474–4,838
Bus, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane HKT - BKK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
9h 12m
฿1,356–4,125
Bus, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane HKT - DMK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
9h 26m
฿1,321–3,651
Bus, Fast Ferry
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Station to Pattaya Sawasdeebus
2. Take the bus from Pattaya to Rayong Bus Terminalbus 138 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
21h 12m
฿1,645–1,740
Bus, bus and ferry via Phuket
1. Take the bus from Phuket to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
26h 41m
฿1,062–6,828
Bus and ferry, Local Ferry
1. Take the busferry from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
2. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Rayongbusferry
3. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
27h 29m
฿1,610–2,136

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 7mAverage Duration

฿3,145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phuket to Ko Samet.

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Distance: 693.4 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Ko Samet. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP), walk to Utapao Airport, take the line 399 bus to Rayong Bus Terminal 2, take the bus to Ban Phe, walk to Ban Phe Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Ko Samet via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Major Ekamai, and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai in around 19h 2m.

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