1. Ferry + Bus to Phuket
2. Flights to Phuket
3. Ferry + Taxi to Phuket
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From Koh Samui to Phuket you can travel by ferry + bus, car, van, flight.
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- Travel distance from Koh Samui to Phuket is about 350 km by land if you will be traveling by ferry + bus via Surat Thani. There are 3 options how you can get to Phuket from Koh Samui in Thailand – travel by ferry + van/bus, ferry + taxi/car or you can book a direct flight to Phuket Airport. The most popular and cheap way of transfer to Phuket from Koh Samui is to travel by ferry/boat + van or bus via Surat Thani. Travel by ferry + van from Koh Samui to Phuket takes about 6-10 hours and it costs about $20-40/pp (join ticket). Ferries or speedboats depart from Nathon Pier or Lipa Noi Pier in Koh Samui.
- The fastest and best way how you can travel to Phuket from Koh Samui is to take a direct flight. Direct flight from Koh Samui Airport to Phuket Airport takes about 1 hour and it costs about $100-230/pp. These flights between Phuket and Koh Samui are operated by Bangkok Air. The last way how you can go to Phuket is to travel by ferry/boat + private car or taxi via Surat Thani. From Phuket you can also travel by ferry or boat to Koh Phi Phi or Krabi.
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- Travel by train to Phuket is not possible. There is no railway from Surat Thani to Phuket, there are only tourist buses or private minivans and taxi between these cities. You can also travel from Koh Samui to Phuket via Krabi. Krabi is a very popular place by tourists in southern Thailand. There are direct flights from Koh Samui to Krabi and ferries or speedboats from Krabi to Phuket. Phuket International Airport is about 35 km north of Phuket town and you can use private cars or shuttle buses from this airport to the town center.
- Phuket belongs to the most popular and visited tourist site in Thailand. It lies at the Phang Nga Bay – in this bay you can visit various beautiful islands like Koh Yao Yai, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Phi Phi or Koh Lanta. Phuket has also a wide range of various accommodation facilities at the beaches, there are various tourist activities and it offers a wide range of various tourist services. Read carefully all the instructions how you can reach Phuket from Koh Samui below in this article. You can also easily book and buy your tickets, flights or private car to Phuket online.
How do I get from Koh Samui to Phuket?
1. FERRY + BUS / VAN from Koh Samui to Phuket
The most used and at the same time the cheapest transfer option from Koh Samui to Phuket is a combined transfer with ferry and bus / minivan via Don Sak or the city of Surat Thani. This transportation option is suitable for most regular solo and low-cost travelers who have a more limited travel budget.
This transport option has 2-3 steps, first it is a transfer by ferry / boat from Koh Samui to Don Sak or to the city of Surat Thani and then a transfer by bus or minivan to Phuket. Some companies will also offer you a transfer to the port on Koh Samui. Companies that offer these combined transfers from Koh Samui to Phuket are, for example, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Faiz Travel and Tour, Call Me Taxi, 12GO Transport and possibly others.
These companies offer mostly modern classic buses with seats as well as comfortable smaller minivans for a limited number of passengers. I then arrange ferry transfers with Seatran, Raja Ferry or Lomprayah. You can arrive in Phuket at places like Phuket Bus Terminal 1+2, Kata Karon, Phuket Airport, Karon Beach, Patong and other popular sought-after places.
Information on departure points, ports on Koh Samui and arrival points on Phuket can be found when searching for tickets online. Transfer by ferry and bus / minivan from Koh Samui to Phuket takes about 6-10 hours, but this time may vary and the given travel time may not always be observed.
Transportation by ferry and bus / minivan from Koh Samui to Phuket will cost you in the range of $20-40/pp, this is the price for the ferry transfer to Don Sak and also the subsequent bus transfer to Phuket. Some companies include a transfer to Koh Samui to designated ports in the price. Tickets for this transportation option from Koh Samui to Phuket can be easily searched and purchased online in advance.
2. DIRECT FLIGHT from Koh Samui to Phuket
The fastest and most convenient, but at the same time more expensive transfer option from Koh Samui to Phuket is a direct air connection. These air connections between these places are only offered by Bangkok Air and the disadvantage is the higher price of flights and limited flight schedule.
Flights are operated from Koh Samui International Airport to Phuket International Airport, which is approximately 30 km from the city center. A direct flight from Koh Samui to Phuket takes about 1 hour, but also include the transfer to the airport and the wait before departure. The total transfer time can thus be approx. 5-6 hours.
There are also flights with a transfer in Bangkok, but it is good to consider whether a flight with a transfer makes sense in this case. As a result, a direct flight is also a cheaper option than a connecting flight in Bangkok. A direct flight from Koh Samui to Phuket costs around $100-140/pp, but connecting flights can cost up to $230/pp.
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These are prices for Economy class flights, which may have certain restrictions, e.g. in the maximum weight of carried luggage. You can easily search and book flights from Koh Samui to Phuket online in advance. You will usually always see more connecting flights than direct flights on the menu, direct flights are very limited.
When booking, always read all flight instructions and conditions and follow the instructions given by Bangkok Air. Air transfer is suitable for those who have a larger budget for their travel and prefer a quick transfer and comfort. Due to the higher price of flights, this option will not be a suitable transport option for low-cost travelers. From Phuket Airport you can also travel to Patong or Karon / Kata.
3. FERRY + TAXI/CAR from Koh Samui to Phuket
A relatively comfortable, but at the same time the most expensive transfer option from Koh Samui to Phuket is a private car/taxi with a driver. The advantage of this option is your chosen modern vehicle with a driver, as well as the choice of departure point on Koh Samui and arrival point on Phuket. This option also includes a ferry transfer from Koh Samui to Don Sak, then a private car ride to Phuket.
Some private taxi companies will also arrange transportation to the designated pier on Koh Samui. You can arrive this way to various places such as Phuket town, Phuket Airport, Kata Karon and others. Companies that offer private transfers with modern cars are, for example, Bangkok Taxi24, Faiz Travel and Tour, Glassflower, Van2Travel, Firstplan Transport Services, Kanokwan Travel and others.
Most of these companies will offer you modern smaller classic cars or even larger SUVs and minivans that are suitable for group travel for your transfer to Phuket. Such minivans can carry, for example, 9-10 passengers at a time, and you can divide the fare for the car and calculate it for individual travelers.
Transport by private car/taxi and ferry from Koh Samui to Phuket takes about 6-8 hours, but this time may vary depending on your travel route, and there may also be delays during the journey. Transfer with ferry and private car from Koh Samui to Phuket will cost you in the range of $200-320 (vehicle), these prices vary according to the type of car.
Smaller classic cars for up to 3 passengers are always a cheaper option than larger minivans or SUVs for more people. You can easily find and book your private car with driver from Koh Samui to Phuket online in advance. This transport option is suitable for travelers who have a larger budget for their travel and prefer comfort and speed of travel.
❓ FAQ + Tips — Transfer from Koh Samui to Phuket:
1. How to book tickets + flights from Koh Samui to Phuket?
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- Book tickets or flights from Koh Samui to Phuket online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also search another route, e.g. Koh Samui to Bangkok, Surat Thani to Phuket…
2. What is the travel time from Koh Samui to Phuket?
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- Travel by ferry + bus from Koh Samui to Phuket (via Surat Thani) takes about 6-10 hours.
- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Koh Samui to Phuket takes about 1 hour.
- Travel by taxi/car + ferry from Koh Samui to Phuket (via Surat Thani) takes about 6-8 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Koh Samui to Phuket?
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- Travel distance from Koh Samui to Phuket is about 350 km by land (bus+ferry).
4. How much does it cost to travel from Koh Samui to Phuket?
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- Transfer by ferry + bus from Koh Samui to Phuket (via Surat Thani) costs about $20-40/pp.
- Transfer by plane (direct flight) from Koh Samui to Phuket costs about $100-230/pp.
- Transfer by taxi/car + ferry from Koh Samui to Phuket (via Surat Thani) costs about $200-320 (car).
5. What is the best way how to get from Koh Samui to Phuket?
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- The best way of transport to Phuket from Koh Samui is to take a direct flight. Direct flight from Koh Samui to Phuket takes about 1 hour and these flights are operated by Bangkok Air.
6. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Koh Samui to Phuket?
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- The most cheapest option how you can get to Phuket from Koh Samui is to travel by ferry/boat + bus or minivan via Surat Thani – Don Sak. There are ferries and boats to Surat Thani and buses or minivans from Surat Thani to Phuket.
7. Is it possible to travel by train from Koh Samui to Phuket?
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- No, there is no railway between Surat Thani and Phuket, travel by train is not possible.
8. Is it possible to travel from Koh Samui to Phuket via Krabi?
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- Yes, it is possible to travel via Krabi. There are direct flights from Koh Samui to Krabi and ferries or boats and car/van from Krabi to Phuket. It is a good option only if you want to visit Krabi Province.
9. Where you can also travel from Phuket?
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- From Phuket you can travel by ferry/boat to Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi. You can also travel by ferry to Ao Nang + Railay in Krabi. There are ferries and speedboats between these islands in Phang Nga Bay.
10. Where you can accommodate in Phuket?
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- Phuket has a wide range of various modern cheap and also luxury accommodation facilities almost everywhere. There are cheap hotels, low-cost hostels and private luxury beach resorts.
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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🚍 Ferry + Bus Schedule / Timetable – Koh Samui to Phuket + Tickets:
Ferry + Bus Schedule - Koh Samui to Phuket | Departs in Koh Samui | Arrival in Phuket | Join Tickets |
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Phantip 1970 | 08:00 | 16:30 | From $18.40 |
Phantip 1970 | 10:00 | 17:00 | From $19.00 |
Phantip 1970 | 12:00 | 19:30 | From $27.00 |
Raja Ferry | 05:30 | 16:00 | From $19.00 |
Raja Ferry | 07:00 | 17:00 | From $27.00 |
Raja Ferry | 09:00 | 17:00 | From $20.00 |
Raja Ferry | 11:00 | 18:30 | From $20.00 |
Lomprayah | 11:45 | 18:30 | From $38.00 |
Faiz Travel and Tour | 08:20 | 18:00 | From $24.00 |
Faiz Travel and Tour | 10:20 | 20:00 | From $24.00 |
12GO Transport | 10:00 | 17:00 | From $22.00 |
12GO Transport | 12:00 | 18:30 | From $22.00 |
Call Me Taxi | 12:00 | 19:30 | From $25.00 |
🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Koh Samui to Phuket + Prices:
Taxi Schedule - Koh Samui to Phuket | Travel time | Prices |
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Faiz Travel and Tour | 06:10 | From $211.00 |
Firtsplan Transport Services | 08:00 | From $323.00 |
Van2Travel | 08:00 | From $229.00 |
Kanokwan Travel | 07:00 | From $272.00 |
Glassflower | 08:00 | From $226.00 |
Bangkok Taxi 24 | 08:00 | From $238.00 |
🎫 Book your bus, ferry tickets or flights from Koh Samui to Phuket:
(You can book another travel route, e.g. Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Surat Thani to Phuket…)