Ao Nang to Koh Samui

Ao Nang to Koh Samui

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Ao Nang to Koh Samui Schedule

Ao Nang to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 Van 9pax Any time$ 214.58
Raja Ferry Bus + Ferry + Taxi 09:30 - 18:00฿ 1,090
Phantip 1970 Express 11:00 - 19:30฿ 910

Transportation from Ao Nang to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Ao Nang to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport5h 20m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure11:00 AM
Departures per day33
Distance267 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Krabi Sea Pearl, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Ramon Transport, Songserm

Ao Nang to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

PH
I didn’t realise that this was primarily a 3-4 hour bus journey followed by a 1.5 hour ferry. This is entirely my fault! It was incredibly easy, very well managed. Would 100% recommend! Our only issue was the taxi mafia on the other side at Koh Samui (nothing to do with this tour operator but something to be wary of if you choose to catch this ferry!) . We were told 150baht each to lamai beach in one of their tuk-Tuks only for the driver to demand an extra 200 and tell us the 150 was only for the other passengers who had waited longer! Not what his boss had said so be warned about this.
Van Minivan, Krabi Sea Pearl, Sep 20, 2023
CH
picked us up at 9 and took us to krabi pier to then say we are setting off at 11 instead because there was not enough people. set off around 11:15 for the 9am set off. bus ride after was fine (krabi to surat thani port around 2.5 hours) and got straight onto ferry (to koh samui about 2 hours)
Van Taxi + Ferry, Ramon Transport (รมณ ทรานสปอร์ต), Aug 24, 2023
FH
Good service! The chairs in the big bus are not made for tall people. Overall a good experience.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 17, 2023
SR
Came on time to pick up at my hotel, dropped us off at pier. A person was waiting with a ticket which was needed to scan abd got in the ferry. We reached koh Samui at 3;30. Perfect.
Van Minivan, Krabi Sea Pearl, Jul 25, 2023
KS
It was only because I had read these reviews that I understood, and then explained to other passengers, that the minivan ride was just to the Krabi bus station, and there we transferred to a bus to get to the ferry. The bus driver put a wet rag on the floor at my feet to catch the rainwater that dripped in around the window. 😜 The best part of this service is not having to figure out the tickets and transfers - they basically (more or less) guide you through it to make it simpler. Definitely a smart money-making business! The only caveat is I turned down the advance payment for the service on Samui - do yourself a favor, and just do it. It ended up costing me the same thing anyway, and it took me a while to figure it out once I got there.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 12, 2023
VB
Arrived on time. Driver was punctual, nice and well organised.
Van Minivan, Krabi Sea Pearl, May 27, 2023
SS
The ride was amazing. Our driver came a little later but he was very kind. He drove the vehicle well until the ferry and assisted us into the pier. We could have come earlier but some German passengers came late, didn’t wanted to enter the car, were just loud with the poor driver and started quarrelling with him. Anyhow, I recommend this service as it’s reliable and sends you to the destination safely!! Happy travels!!
Van Minivan, Krabi Sea Pearl, May 18, 2023
S
Very nice and accurate. No complaints!
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), May 7, 2023
EC
Everything ran smoothly, all pickups on time , comfortable transport great air conditioning,well organised.thankyou
Van Minivan, Krabi Sea Pearl, Apr 23, 2023
JC
Everything went very smoothly - pick up from our hotel, drop off at the bus station, bus trip, ferry trip, and hotel drop off on the other side. All on time and there was little waiting between. An awesome service. Highly recommended.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 11, 2023
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How to get from Ao Nang to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Ao Nang to Koh Samui, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+ferry+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi+ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 251.83. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 19.62.

How far is Ao Nang from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ao Nang to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 166 miles (267 km). The flying distance is 166 miles (267 km).

How long does it take to get from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?

The travel time from Ao Nang to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ao Nang to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Ao Nang to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Krabi Sea Pearl: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 19.62 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 251.83.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ao Nang to Koh Samui:

  • Van+Ferry price: USD 14.31 - USD 26.57. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Krabi Town until 11:00 Krabi Town
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 14.88 - USD 20.85. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Ao Nang Mcdonalds until 11:00 Ao Nang Mcdonalds
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 19.62 - USD 24.80. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang until 11:00 Ao Nang
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 20.44. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 20.71 - USD 23.17. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer
  • Van price : USD 21.83 - USD 24.83;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 23.52. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 23.71. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Ao Nam Mao pier until 11:00 Ao Nam Mao pier
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 24.80. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier until 11:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 29.71. From Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang until 09:30 Ao Nam Mao pier

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 191.87 to USD 251.83.

How many trips per day are there between Ao Nang and Koh Samui?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 15 by Ferry+Van from Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang until 11:00 Ao Nang
  • 3 by taxi+Ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang Transfer until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer
  • 2 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nang until 09:30 Ao Nam Mao pier
  • 2 by Bus+Ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Ao Nam Mao pier until 11:00 Ao Nam Mao pier
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Ao Nang to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier until 11:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ao Nang to Koh Samui any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Ao Nang to Koh Samui. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 191.87.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Ao Nang to Koh Samui. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Ao Nang to Koh Samui.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Ao Nang to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ao Nang to Koh Samui? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 33% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 19% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 16% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 13% chosen Van+Ferry
  • 7% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 7% chosen Bus+Van
  • 1% Other