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

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui is to bus and ferry which costs ฿650 - ฿1600 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui is to bus and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs ฿4300 - ฿16000.

Is there a direct bus between Phuket and Ko Samui?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station station and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Phuket to Ko Samui?

The distance between Phuket and Ko Samui is 315 km.

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

The best way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 6h 15m and costs ฿4600 - ฿5500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Phuket to Ko Samui, including transfers.

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

Phuket to Ko Samui bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station.

Where does the Phuket to Ko Samui bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3006+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Phuket to Ko Samui - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Phuket to Ko Samui by bus, plane, taxi, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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
best
1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane HKT - USM
3h 24m
฿4,371–15,211
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 45m
฿650–1,600
Taxi, bus and ferry
1. Take the taxi from Phuket to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminaltaxi
2. Take the busferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
6h 15m
฿4,616–5,221
Minivan, ferry
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Koh Samuiferry Krabi Town Hotel Transfer - Boonsiri Ferry Koh Samui
9h 38m
฿1,019–1,476
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Phuket to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
6h 8m
฿1,267–1,757

Phuket to Ko Samui by busferry

14Weekly Busferry

6h 45mAverage Duration

฿650Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phuket to Ko Samui.

Launch map view

Distance: 315.4 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Samui Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,600 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Phantip Travel also services this route once daily.

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