Koh Samui to Khao Lak

Koh Samui to Khao Lak

Koh Samui
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Koh Samui to Khao Lak Destination Reviews

EH
Good vehicule, but the driver was very dangerous.
Koh Samui to Khao Lak, Van Van + Ferry, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Nov 24, 2025
AR
Bisher war immer alles perfekt.
Koh Samui to Khao Lak, Van Van + Ferry, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Mar 20, 2025
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Koh Samui to Khao Lak Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Van2Travel
Van 10pax
Any time
+8h
$250.98
Taxi
BangkokTaxi24
VIP Van 9pax
Any time
+8h 30m
$235.29
Taxi
Gosafe Transport
Van 9pax
Any time
+8h
$247.84
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
11:45
19:00
$48.63
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
11:45
19:00
$47.06
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Ferry
12:00
19:00
$23.53
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Transportation from Koh Samui to Khao Lak

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Khao Lak

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport5h 45m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure12:15 PM
Departures per day6
Distance288 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Nara Travel, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Songserm, Van2Travel

How to get from Koh Samui to Khao Lak

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Khao Lak, 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. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+van 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 288.63. 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 26.67.

How far is Koh Samui from Khao Lak?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Khao Lak. Your trip will be a total of 179 miles (288 km). The flying distance is 179 miles (288 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Khao Lak?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Khao Lak can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 10 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Khao Lak?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Khao Lak varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่): travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 26.67 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 288.63.

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

  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 17.25. From Koh Samui to Khao Lak starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 19.58 - USD 41.41. From Koh Samui to Khao Lak starting from 05:30 Nathon Raja office until 12:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 24.16. From Koh Samui to Khao Lak starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 26.67 - USD 37.65. From Koh Samui to Khao Lak starting from 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui until 12:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Bus+Van price: USD 27.11. From Koh Samui to Khao Lak starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 270.59 to USD 288.63.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Samui and Khao Lak?

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

  • 4 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Khao Lak starting from 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui until 12:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Khao Lak 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 Koh Samui to Khao Lak. 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 270.59.

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

The most popular transport from Koh Samui to Khao Lak

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Khao Lak? 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:

  • 98% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.