How to go → PATONG to KOH SAMUI? ☀️

1. Van + Ferry to Koh Samui
2. Taxi + Flight to Koh Samui
3. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Samui
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From Patong to Koh Samui you can go by van/bus, car + ferry, plane.

• • Travel distance from Patong Beach in Phuket to Koh Samui in Thailand is about 350 km by land (van/car + ferry via Don Sak Pier). There are 3 options how you can go to Koh Samui from Patong Beach: transfer by van/bus + ferry, transfer by taxi + flight via Phuket Airport or transfer by private taxi/car + ferry via Don Sak. The most popular and cheap option of getting to Koh Samui from Patong Beach is to travel by van/bus + ferry via Don Sak Pier in Surat Thani province.
  • Transport by van/bus + ferry from Patong Beach to Koh Samui takes totally about 8-10 hours. You can also travel with stop in Surat Thani town, there are tourist minivans or buses from Phuket to Surat Thani and ferries from Surat Thani to Koh Samui. The most fastest way how you can reach Koh Samui from Patong Beach is to take a taxi and flight via Phuket Airport. There are direct flight from Phuket to Koh Samui. Transfer by taxi + direct flight from Patong Beach to Koh Samui via Phuket Airport takes about 5-6 hours. Phuket Airport is only about 15 km from Patong Beach.

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• • The last option how you can go to Koh Samui from Patong is to travel by private taxi/car + ferry. Transport by taxi/car + ferry from Patong to Koh Samui takes about 8-10 hours, it is the most expensive option of transfer. Koh Samui is a stunning island located in the Gulf of Thailand. It is the third-largest island in Thailand and is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical vegetation, and vibrant culture. Read the instructions how you can go to Koh Samui from Patong Beach in Phuket below in this article. From Koh Samui you can also travel by boat to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao.

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How do I get from Patong to Koh Samui?

1. VAN/BUS + FERRY from Patong to Koh Samui

The most popular and cheapest land transfer option from Patong Beach to Koh Samui is minivan/bus and ferry via Surat Thani or Don Sak. This transfer option has 2 steps, first a minivan or bus to Surat Thani or the port in Don Sak and then a ferry transfer to Koh Samui. The total time of this transfer option to Koh Samui is between 8-10 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and there may be delays during the transfer.

Minivan/bus and ferry transport from Patong to Koh Samui then costs between $24-48/pp, depending on the company and the type of bus or minivan and ferry you choose. These prices may vary throughout the year and seasons. Minivans and buses can depart from Patong Kata Karon or from your hotel, which is an advantage when transferring.

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Ferries and boats then arrive at Na Thon Koh Samui, Chaweng, or a transfer to your accommodation can be arranged. You will then see information about departures in Patong – Phuket and arrivals on Koh Samui when searching for tickets online. This option of transfer by minivan / bus and ferry from Patong to Koh Samui will be offered by companies such as Phantip 1970, Call Me Taxi + Seatran ferry, 12GO Transport.

However, there may be more companies on offer if you divide your trip into 2 routes, first from Phuket to Surat Thani and then a boat transfer from Surat Thani to Koh Samui. You can easily search for and buy combined tickets for transfer by minivan and ferry from Patong to Koh Samui online in advance. Most companies also accept tickets on a smartphone, so there is no need to print them, they have a QR code that you can show when leaving Patong.

2. TAXI + FLIGHT from Patong to Koh Samui

A faster and more convenient option for transportation from Patong to Koh Samui is a transfer to Phuket Airport and from there a direct flight to Koh Samui. This can save you a few hours of your time, however, the disadvantage is the higher price of direct flights to Koh Samui.

This transportation option has 2 steps, first a minivan or taxi ride from Patong to Phuket Airport and from there a direct flight to Koh Samui International Airport. The total time of this transfer option in combination with a direct flight to Koh Samui from Patong can then be between 5-6 hours, but this time can also vary.

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Another disadvantage is the relatively very limited flight schedule between Phuket and Koh Samui. For a transfer to Phuket International Airport from Patong / Kata Karon, you can use minivans or private vehicles / taxi by Call Me Taxi, Glassflower or Kanokwan Travel, a minivan for solo travelers is the cheapest option. The transfer to the airport takes about 1-2 hours depending on the route and company.

This is followed by a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Koh Samui, which only takes about 1 hour. However, it is also a good idea to factor in the airport transfer and waiting time before departure, so the total can be around 4-5 hours. Direct flights from Phuket to Koh Samui are only offered by Bangkok Airways.

A minivan transfer and flight from Patong to Koh Samui via Phuket Airport can cost between $100-260/pp, making it a more expensive option. This option may not be suitable for low-cost travelers due to the higher prices of these flights. You can easily search for and book an airport transfer and direct flight to Koh Samui online in advance.

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3. TAXI + FERRY from Patong to Koh Samui

The most expensive, but relatively convenient option for transport from Patong to Koh Samui is a private transfer by a modern private car in combination with a ferry transfer. Private transfers by modern cars between Patong and Koh Samui are offered by Firstplan Transport Services and Van2Travel, and in the case of a transfer from Phuket to Surat Thani, there may be more than one company.

This transport option has 2 steps, first a private car trip with a driver to Surat Thani or Don Sak and then a ferry transfer to Koh Samui. The transfer by private car and ferry from Patong to Koh Samui then takes a total of 8-10 hours, depending on the company, but this time may vary.

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The advantage of a private transfer by modern car is also that you can choose your departure point in Patong or elsewhere on Phuket, and sometimes the companies will also provide you with transport to Koh Samui to your accommodation. Transport by private car/taxi and ferry from Patong to Koh Samui costs a total of $300-400/car, these prices vary depending on the type of car you choose.

Larger cars, such as minivans, are always a more expensive option than smaller classic cars. However, minivans can carry 9-10 passengers and you can always split the fare for the car and calculate it for each passenger. You can easily search for and book your private car with driver from Patong to Koh Samui online in advance.

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