1. Van + Ferry to Koh Samui
2. Van + Flight Koh Samui
3. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Samui
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From Ao Nang to Koh Samui you can travel by bus/van + ferry or plane.
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- Travel distance from Ao Nang in Krabi to Koh Samui is about 280 km by land via Surat Thani town. There are 3 options how you can reach Koh Samui from Ao Nang: travel by van/bus + ferry, travel by van + plane via Krabi Airport and transfer by private taxi + ferry. The most popular and cheapest option how you can go from Ao Nang to Koh Samui is to travel by van/bus + ferry. Transfer by van/bus + ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui takes about 4-7 hours. You can depart from various places or piers in Ao Nang, these minivans arrive to ferry in Surat Thani / Don Sak.
- Another option how you can go to Koh Samui from Ao Nang is to travel by van + plane via Krabi Airport. You can travel by van / minibus from Ao Nang to Krabi Airport and from this airport you can take a direct flight to Koh Samui. Transfer by van + plane (direct flight) from Ao Nang to Koh Samui takes about 5-6 hours and it costs about $120-240/pp. It is not a cheap way of transfer and it is better to travel by van/bus + ferry. Ferries arrive to Na Thon Koh Samui or Lipa Noi Koh Samui, you can also arrange private transfer to the hotel in Koh Samui.
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- The last way how you can travel to Koh Samui is to travel by taxi/car + ferry from Ao Nang. Transfer by private car + ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui takes about 6 hours and it costs about $150-280/car. From Koh Samui you can also travel by boat to Koh Phangan or Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand and another popular tourist islands in this area. Koh Samui is an island located in the Gulf of Thailand, off the east coast of Thailand’s Kra Isthmus. It is the second-largest island in Thailand after Phuket and is known for its beautiful beaches, lush greenery, and luxury resorts. Read the instructions how you can travel from Ao Nang in Krabi to Koh Samui below in this article.
| Transfer Mode – Ao Nang to Koh Samui: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Van/Bus + Ferry (via Surat Thani) | 4-7 hours | $14-45/pp |
| Van + Plane (Direct Flight) | 5-6 hours | $120-240/pp |
| Private Car + Ferry | 6 hours | $150-300/car |
How do I get from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?
1. BUS/VAN + FERRY from Ao Nang to Koh Samui
The most popular and cheapest option for land transfers from Ao Nang to Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is by minivan/bus and ferry via Surat Thani/Don Sak. This transport option has 2 steps, first a minivan/bus trip to Surat Thani or Don Sak and then a ferry transfer to Koh Samui.
This combined transport option to Koh Samui from Ao Nang is offered by Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Phantip 1970, Ramon Transport, Krabi Sea Pearl, Lanta Super Concord, Van2Travel, RTC Transport, Phangan Tour 2000, Future Travel and Service, Thubthim Siam Travel. Most companies use various minivans and buses, and ferry transfers are offered by companies such as Lomprayah or Seatran Ferry.
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You can take a minivan or bus from various places in Ao Nang, such as Tubkaek Beach, Klong Muang, Ao Nam Mao Pier, and the ferry then arrives at places such as Na Thon Koh Samui, Maenam Pier, Lipa Noi and others. You will see this information about departures in Ao Nang and arrivals on Koh Samui when searching for tickets online.
The transfer by minivan / bus and ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui then takes about 4-7 hours, but the stated travel time may vary slightly. The journey by minivan / bus and ferry to Koh Samui from Ao Nang then costs between $14-45/pp, these prices vary depending on the company or route operated.
You can easily search for and buy combined tickets for transport by minivan / bus + ferry to Koh Samui online in advance. The timetable of this combined transport is sufficient and you will definitely choose your desired connection.
🚍 Van/Bus + Ferry Schedule / Timetable – Ao Nang to Koh Samui:
| Bus + Ferry Schedule – Ao Nang to Koh Samui: | Departure in Ao Nang | Arrival in Koh Samui | Ticket |
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| Phantip 1970 | 08:00 | 12:30 | From $21.00 |
| Phantip 1970 | 09:00 | 15:30 | From $21.00 |
| Phantip 1970 | 11:30 | 16:30 | From $21.00 |
| Krabi Sea Pearl | 09:00 | 15:30 | From $19.00 |
| Krabi Sea Pearl | 11:00 | 17:30 | From $20.00 |
| Ramon Trans. | 09:00 | 14:30 | From $24.00 |
| Raja Ferry | 09:30 | 15:30 | From $25.00 |
| Raja Ferry | 11:00 | 17:30 | From $25.00 |
| Lanta Super Concord | 07:00 | 11:30 | From $33.00 |
| Lanta Super Concord | 08:30 | 14:00 | From $30.00 |
| Lanta Super Concord | 10:00 | 15:45 | From $22.00 |
| Thubthim Siam Travel | 08:30 | 14:00 | From $40.00 |
| Van2Travel | 09:00 | 14:30 | From $18.00 |
| RTC Transport | 09:00 | 15:30 | From $19.00 |
| RTC Transport | 10:30 | 16:30 | From $19.00 |
| Phangan Tour | 10:00 | 15:30 | From $14.00 |
| Future Travel | 12:30 | 18:30 | From $15.00 |
2. VAN/TAXI + FLIGHT from Ao Nang to Koh Samui
Another and more convenient option for getting from Ao Nang in Krabi to Koh Samui is a flight transfer via Krabi Airport. This option has 2 steps, first it is a minivan / taxi ride from Ao Nang to Krabi Airport and then a direct flight to Koh Samui. The disadvantage of this option is that direct flights from Krabi to Koh Samui are more expensive and the flight schedule is rather limited.
In the first step, you can use a minivan or private taxi transfer to Krabi Airport, minivans for solo travelers are a cheaper option. A minivan transfer from Ao Nang to Krabi Airport takes about 1 hour and costs about $7-12/pp. Private taxis suitable for group travel are a more expensive option and prices may vary, depending on the type of vehicle and or the number of passengers in the car.
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You can easily search for and book tickets or a private car to Krabi Airport online in advance. In the second step, you can use direct flights with Bangkok Airways, which take about 1 hour and cost between $100-240/pp. Flights are operated to Koh Samui Airport, which is in the northeastern part of the island.
The total time of this transfer option can then be about 4-5 hours, if you include the waiting before departure and the transfer to the airport. If you would like to use this transport option to Koh Samui, you must book a separate ticket for the transfer to the airport and a separate flight ticket to Koh Samui. You can easily search for and purchase these tickets and airline tickets to Koh Samui online.
3. PRIVATE CAR + FERRY from Ao Nang to Koh Samui
Another option for a land transfer from Ao Nang to Koh Samui is a private car/taxi with a driver and a ferry transfer. This option also has 2 steps and first you will drive a private car to the port in Surat Thani or Don Sak and then a ferry transfer to Koh Samui. Private transfers in modern cars from Ao Nang to Koh Samui are offered by companies such as Bangkok Taxi24, Kim Transfers Thailand, Firstplan Transport Services, Van2Travel.
Most of these companies will offer you larger minivans or smaller classic cars on this route, especially minivans are suitable for group travel. The advantage of a private transfer is that you choose your departure point in Ao Nang and some companies will also provide you with transport around the island to Koh Samui.
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Transport by private car/taxi from Ao Nang to Koh Samui then takes about 6-8 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and depends on your travel route. A private car/taxi transfer from Ao Nang to Koh Samui costs between $150-300/car, these prices vary depending on the type of car you choose for the transfer.
Minivans for more people are always a more expensive option than smaller classic cars. You can easily find and book your private car/taxi from Ao Nang to Koh Samui online in advance. The transport also includes a ferry transfer, which is provided in combination with a private transfer by local companies such as Seatran Ferry, Raja Ferry or Lomprayah.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Ao Nang to Koh Samui:
1. How to book tickets or flights from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?
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- You can book tickets, car or flight from Ao Nang to Koh Samui on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- it is possible to search another travel routes, e.g. Krabi to Koh Phangan, Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi…
2. What is the travel time from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?
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- Travel by van/bus + ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) takes about 4-7 hours.
- Travel by van + plane (direct flight) from Ao Nang to Koh Samui takes about 5-6 hours.
- Travel by private car + ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui takes about 6 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?
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- Travel distance from Ao Nang to Koh Samui is about 280 km by land via Surat Thani town.
4. How much does it cost to get from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?
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- Travel by van/bus + ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui (via Surat Thani) costs about $14-45/pp.
- Travel by van + plane (direct flight) from Ao Nang to Koh Samui costs about $120-240/pp.
- Travel by private car + ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui costs about $150-300/car.
5. From which places in Ao Nang buses depart to ferry transfer?
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- Minivan and buses depart from Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao Pier.
6. Is there also a private transfer / private taxi from Ao Nang?
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- Yes, you can also travel to Koh Samui from Ao Nang by private taxi + ferry via Surat Thani.
7. What is the best way of transfer from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?
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- The best and fastest way of transfer from Ao Nang to Koh Samui is to travel by van + ferry via Surat Thani.
8. What is the cheapest option of transfer from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?
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- The cheapest option of transfer from Ao Nang to Koh Samui is to travel by van + ferry via Surat Thani. The most cheapest option of this transfer should cost about $20/pp (van + ferry ticket).
9. How to reach Krabi Airport from Ao Nang?
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- If you want to travel by plane to Koh Samui, you can travel by minivan, minibus from Ao Nang to Krabi Airport. And from this airport you can travel by plane by Bangkok Air to Koh Samui, it is a fast and comfortable option of transport.
10. Where you can also travel from Koh Samui?
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- From Koh Samui you can travel to nearby islands, by speedboat or ferry to Koh Tao or Koh Phangan. The closest tourist island to Koh Samui is Koh Phangan, about 15 km north of Koh Samui. You can also travel by plane to Bangkok, by direct flight, or you can travel via Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park.
11. How to travel solo in Thailand?
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- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.
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