1. Bus + Ferry to Koh Samui
2. Flights to Koh Samui
3. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Samui
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From Phuket to Koh Samui you can travel by bus/car, ferry and flight.
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- Spanning approximately 350 kilometers by land, the journey from Phuket to Koh Samui offers travelers diverse transportation options. Three main routes connect Phuket to Koh Samui: direct flight, bus/van + ferry, or private taxi + ferry via Surat Thani. Travelers can opt for buses or minivans from Phuket to Surat Thani province, followed by ferries or boats from Surat Thani to Koh Samui. This route, albeit time-consuming, typically requires 7-10 hours with join ticket costs ranging from $20-40 per person. Alternatively, a direct flight from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui, operated by Bangkok Airways, offers the quickest and most convenient journey lasting only 1 hour. This direct flight is considered the optimal mode of transportation, with prices ranging from $90-250 per person.
- For a seamless travel experience, travelers can also book join tickets from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui. Private car or taxi travel from Phuket to Surat Thani provides another option, followed by a ferry journey to Koh Samui. Due to the absence of a railway between Phuket and Surat Thani town, buses or flights remain the sole means of transportation between these cities. From Koh Samui, travelers can further explore neighboring islands such as Koh Phangan. It is advisable to book bus and ferry tickets from Phuket to Koh Samui in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
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- Koh Samui, nestled in the Gulf of Thailand, stands as a premier tourist destination offering a plethora of attractions and recreational activities. From idyllic beach relaxation to thrilling snorkeling adventures and scenic boat trips, Koh Samui caters to diverse interests. While the island may experience occasional crowding, its natural beauty remains unparalleled, making it a must-visit destination for travelers in Phuket. Beyond Koh Samui, neighboring islands like Koh Tao or Koh Phangan beckon with their own unique charm and accessibility via ferry/boat from Koh Samui.
- Travelers have three primary options to reach Koh Samui from Phuket: direct flight, bus/van + ferry, or private car + ferry via Surat Thani town or Donsak Pier. With an airport and several ports and piers, Koh Samui serves as a pivotal hub for exploring the region. Additionally, frequent direct flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok offer seamless connectivity to Thailand’s capital. Travelers can also venture to Krabi or Koh Tao from Koh Samui.
| Transfer Mode – Phuket to Koh Samui: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus / Van + Ferry | 7-10 hours | $20-40/pp |
| Direct Flight | 1 hour | $90-250/pp |
| Private Taxi / Car + Ferry | 6-8 hours | $200-450 |
How do I get from Phuket to Koh Samui?
1. BUS + FERRY from Phuket to Koh Samui
The most used and cheapest way to transfer from Phuket to Koh Samui is by bus / minivan + ferry via Surat Thani and Don Sak Pier. This transportation option has a total of 2-3 steps and most of the connections offered are operated via Don Sak Pier, from where boats and ferries to Koh Samui depart. Alternatively, you can also go via the city of Surat Thani, from where you can also use boat connections.
A minor disadvantage of this option is the fact that most of these combined services are operated in the morning hours and the timetable of these services may be more limited. So it is advisable to do your research about these connections well in advance. More connections can then be used if you go separately by minivan or bus to Surat Thani and then by ferry / speedboat to Koh Samui separately.
Combined transfer from Phuket to Koh Samui will be offered by companies such as Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry Port, Seatran Discovery, 465 Surat Thani Phuket, 12GO Transport, Call Me Taxi, or others. Transportation by minivan / bus and boat from Phuket to Koh Samui takes about 7-10 hours, but the indicated travel time may vary slightly.
Most combined transfers are operated from departure points from Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Phuket Lomprayah, Kata Karon, Patong or directly from the hotel. Ferries and boats then arrive to, for example, Na Thon Koh Samui, Lipa Noi and other places or ports. Buses or minivans will take you to the port in Surat Thani, from where you will continue with a ferry or speed boat to Koh Samui.
Often these combined services are operated via Don Sak Pier, which is approximately 65 km from Surat Thani city. Transfer by minivan / bus and ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui costs between $20-40/pp, depending on the company. These prices may change slightly during the year. This price includes bus transportation to the port and a boat transfer to Koh Samui, some companies also provide a subsequent transfer on the island of Koh Samui, e.g. to a hotel.
Minivan / bus and ferry tickets from Phuket to Koh Samui are easy to find and buy online well in advance. When booking your tickets, read all the current transfer information and instructions and follow all instructions given by the companies. This option of transportation to Koh Samui is mainly sought after by regular solo low-cost travelers.
2. DIRECT FLIGHT from Phuket to Koh Samui
Undoubtedly the fastest, most comfortable, but at the same time the most expensive transport option to Koh Samui from Phuket is a direct flight. With this option, in some cases, you can even save an hour compared to the ground transfer option. However, it is also advisable to include the transfer to Phuket Airport and the wait before departure in the total transfer time. Flights are operated from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui International Airport.
Phuket International Airport is approximately 45 km from Phuket Town and can be reached by various buses, shuttle buses, private minivans and taxis. On the other hand, Koh Samui Airport is located in the northeastern part, a short distance from the main urban area of this popular island.
A minor disadvantage of the air transfer is the fact that the prices are a bit higher compared to other routes in Thailand and a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui Airport is in the range of $90-250/pp. Flight prices may vary slightly throughout the year and are never fixed.
The flight schedule of direct flights is also relatively very limited and is operated only by the airline Bangkok Air, which also offers flights with a transfer to this island, but such an option does not make much sense. Direct flights to Koh Samui are mostly Economy class. A direct flight from Phuket to Koh Samui takes about 1 hour, so if you include the transfer to the airport and waiting before departure, the total transfer time can be about 4-5 hours.
Even so, it’s still a faster option than traveling by bus and ferry via Surat Thani. It is advisable to search for flights from Phuket to Koh Samui in advance, there are few direct flights and you can easily book them online.
When booking your flight to Koh Samui, read all the latest information and transfer instructions and follow the airline’s instructions. Due to the higher price of flights to Koh Samui, this option will probably not be suitable for low-cost travelers, they will probably use a bus and ferry transfer via Surat Thani.
3. TAXI + FERRY from Phuket to Koh Samui
A relatively convenient, but the most expensive transfer option from Phuket to Koh Samui is transport by private car/taxi with a driver, again via the city of Surat Thani or the port of Don Sak. It is therefore a similar travel route, as in the case of a bus or minivan transfer. Private companies Firstplan Transport Services, GB Limousine, Kanokwan Travel, Van2Travel, Bangkok Taxi24, Joy Taxi and others will offer you this comfortable transport option on Koh Samui.
Most of these private taxi companies operate modern smaller classic cars, SUVs or minivans between Phuket and Koh Samui for multiple people traveling in one group. Part of the private transfer and this route is again a ferry transfer, which can be from the port in the city of Surat Thani or from the more distant Don Sak Pier.
The advantage of a private transfer is that you can choose your departure point in Phuket and your arrival point in Koh Samui, the company will also arrange a transfer to your hotel.
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It is also possible to use a private transfer directly from Phuket Airport. Transportation by private car with a driver from Phuket to Koh Samui takes about 6-10 hours, but this time may vary slightly, depending on your exact route. E.g. from Phuket airport it is less time, on the other hand, from the Patong area, for example, it can be more.
A private chauffeured car transfer from Phuket to Koh Samui costs between $200-450/car, but these prices vary depending on the type of car you choose. For the most part, smaller classic cars are a cheaper option than larger minivans or multi-passenger SUVs.
You can search, view and book your private car with driver to Koh Samui from Phuket well in advance online. When booking, again read all conditions and instructions for the transfer and follow all instructions of the transport company. A private transfer is suitable for travelers who have a larger budget for their travel, it is not suitable for low-cost travelers.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Phuket to Koh Samui:
1. How to book tickets + flights from Phuket to Koh Samui?
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- Book tickets or flights from Phuket to Koh Samui online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also search another route, e.g. Phuket > Surat Thani, Surat Thani > Krabi…
2. What is the travel time from Phuket to Koh Samui?
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- Travel by bus/van + ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui takes about 7-10 hours.
- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Phuket to Koh Samui takes about 1 hour.
- Travel by taxi/car + ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui takes about 6-8 hours.
- Travel by van + bus + ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui takes about 7-8 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Phuket to Koh Samui?
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- Travel distance from Phuket to Koh Samui is about 350 km by land (bus + ferry).
4. How much does it cost to travel from Phuket to Koh Samui?
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- Travel by bus/van + ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui costs about $20-40/pp.
- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Phuket to Koh Samui costs about $90-250/pp.
- Travel by taxi/car + ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui costs about $200-450/car.
- Travel by van+bus+ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui costs about $33-36/pp.
5. What is the best way how to get from Phuket to Koh Samui?
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- The best way of transport from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui is to travel by plane, but it is not so cheap, but you will save a lot of time and you can skip transfer by boat to Koh Samui. There are direct flights from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui and it is the fastest way of transport.
6. What is the cheapest option of transfer to Koh Samui from Phuket?
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- The most cheapest option how you can travel to Koh Samui from Phuket is to take a bus and ferry via Surat Thani town. The most cheapest option of this way of transfer should cost about $15-20/pp.
7. How many transfer options are from Phuket to Koh Samui?
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- There are 3 options how you can reach Koh Samui from Phuket. The most popular is to travel by bus + ferry, another option is to travel by private taxi/car + ferry or you can take a direct flight – the fastest option.
8. From Koh Samui to Koh Phangan by boat?
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- Yes, from Koh Samui you can travel by ferry / high speed ferry /catamaran to Koh Phangan. Travel by ferry/boat to Koh Phangan cost about $5-15 and it takes about 30 minutes or 2.5 hours (depends on the type of boat).
9. Is it possible to travel by train from Phuket to Koh Samui?
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- No, it is not possible to travel by train from Phuket to Koh Samui, because there is no railway between Surat Thani and Phuket. The closest railway station is in Surat Thani (about 250 km from Phuket). From Surat Thani you can travel by train to Bangkok or southern Thailand.
10. Is it possible to travel from Phuket to Koh Samui via Krabi?
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- Yes, it is possible. You can travel by ferry/boat from Phuket to Krabi and from Krabi to Koh Samui you can take a direct flight or you can travel by bus/van + boat.
11. Where you can also travel from Koh Samui?
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- Except Koh Phangan you can also travel by ferry to Koh Tao. Travel distance to Koh Tao from Koh Samui is about 60 km and there are ferries and boats every day. Travel time is about 1.5-3 hours, depends on the type of boat. There are also direct flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok, it is the most fastest option of transfer to Bangkok.
12. How to get from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui?
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- You can travel by combination of van + bus + ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui via Surat Thani. You can book join ticket of Lomprayah or other transport company easily online, join ticket to Koh Samui costs about $33-36/pp. Travel from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui takes about 7-8 hours.
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🚍 Bus + Ferry Schedule / Timetable – Phuket to Koh Samui + Tickets:
Bus + Ferry Schedule - Phuket to Koh Samui | Departs in Phuket | Arrival in Koh Samui | Join Ticket |
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465 Surat Thani | 06:00 | 16:00 | From $21.00 |
465 Surat Thani | 07:30 | 17:30 | From $21.00 |
465 Surat Thani | 08:30 | 18:30 | From $21.00 |
Phantip 1970 | 06:30 | 15:30 | From $28.00 |
Phantip 1970 | 08:00 | 16:30 | From $26.00 |
12GO Transport | 08:00 | 15:30 | From $21.00 |
Seatran Discovery | 09:00 | 16:15 | From $24.00 |
Raja Ferry | 07:30 | 15:30 | From $21.00 |
Lomprayah | 09:00 | 15:45 | From $39.00 |
Call Me Taxi | 06:30 | 15:45 | From $26.00 |
Call Me Taxi | 08:45 | 15:30 | From $41.00 |
🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Phuket to Koh Samui + Prices:
Taxi Schedule - Phuket to Koh Samui | Travel time | Price (Car) |
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Bangkok Taxi 24 | 08:00 | From $221.00 |
Bangkok Taxi 24 | 08:00 | From $237.00 |
Bangkok Taxi 24 | 08:00 | From $243.00 |
Bangkok Taxi 24 | 08:00 | From $242.00 |
Joy Taxi | 06:00 | From $227.00 |
Joy Taxi | 06:00 | From $259.00 |
Joy Taxi | 06:00 | From $1024.00 |
Firstplan Transport | 08:00 | From $300.00 |
Firstplan Transport | 08:00 | From $347.00 |
Firstplan Transport | 08:00 | From $379.00 |
Van2 Travel | 10:00 | From $318.00 |
Glassflower | 08:00 | From $213.00 |
Kanokwan Travel | 07:00 | From $280.00 |
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