Hat Yai to Koh Samui

Hat Yai to Koh Samui

Hat Yai
Koh Samui
Tue, Apr 29
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Hat Yai to Koh Samui Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
BangkokTaxi24
VIP Van 9pax
Any time
+7h
$268.42
Taxi
Kim Transfers Thailand
Economy 3pax
Any time
+7h
$212.50
Taxi
Kim Transfers Thailand
SUV 4pax
Any time
+7h
$240.83
Taxi
Kim Transfers Thailand
Van 9pax
Any time
+7h
$277.66
Taxi
Van2Travel
Van 10pax
Any time
+10h
$253.50
Taxi
Kim Transfers Thailand
Van 9pax
Any time
+6h 40m
$249.33
Taxi
Kim Transfers Thailand
Economy 3pax
Any time
+6h 40m
$212.50
Taxi
Kim Transfers Thailand
SUV 4pax
Any time
+6h 40m
$226.66
Bus
P Plus Express
Bus + Ferry
07:30
15:30
$19.39
  3.0
Bus
Nakhonborrikarn
Intercity
08:00
16:30
$14.61
  5.0
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
08:30
15:30
$16.10
  4.8
Ferry
Phantip 1970
Express
08:30
16:30
$20.58
  4.3
Bus
P Plus Express
Bus + Ferry
09:00
16:30
$19.39
  3.0
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
09:15
17:30
$176.86
  4.0
Flight
Bangkok Airways
Economy
09:20
13:55
$176.86
  4.0
Bus
Nakhonborrikarn
Intercity
10:15
18:45
$14.61
  5.0
Bus
Nakhonborrikarn
VIP 24
10:15
18:45
$14.61

Facts about the transport from Hat Yai to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport5h 55m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure9:30 PM
Departures per day20
Distance624 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Kim Transfers Thailand, KST Travel, Nakhonborrikarn, P Plus Express, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Smart En Plus, Sri Trang, Thai Railway, Thai Railways, Van2Travel

Hat Yai to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

M
Not good when I arrived to samui there were just scammers around, I thought this is for bus terminal
Hat Yai to Koh Samui, Bus Intercity, Nakhonborrikarn (นครบริการขนส่ง), Mar 18, 2025
YY
Boarding gate had some clearance issues, but other than this, it was a smooth flight
Hat Yai to Koh Samui, flight Economy, Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Jul 25, 2022
4.4
26 customer reviews
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How to get from Hat Yai to Koh Samui

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+train 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 336.12. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 16.22.

How far is Hat Yai from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Hat Yai to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 388 miles (624 km). The flying distance is 3127 miles (5030 km).

How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Koh Samui?

The travel time from Hat Yai to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 13 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Hat Yai to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Hat Yai to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Nakhonborrikarn (นครบริการขนส่ง): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 16.22 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 336.12.

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

  • Ferry+Train price: USD 7.93 - USD 54.31. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 15:50 Hat Yai until 17:45 Hat Yai
  • flight+Bus price: USD 13.57 - USD 21.50. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 18:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 21:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
  • Bus tickets - USD 16.22 to USD 16.22;
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 17.60. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Terminal until 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Terminal
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 20.88 - USD 22.37. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 P Plus Express Hat Yai until 10:15 Hat Yai Bus Terminal
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 22.07. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Terminal until 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Terminal
  • Bus+Ferry+taxi price: USD 23.68. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Station until 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Station
  • Bus+Ferry+Train price: USD 41.84 - USD 72.38. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 17:45 Hat Yai until 17:45 Hat Yai
  • flight price: USD 176.86 - USD 193.26. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 09:15 Hat Yai Airport until 09:15 Hat Yai Airport
  • flight+taxi price: USD 185.51. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 00:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 308.83. From Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Hat Yai Airport until 00:00 Hat Yai Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 257.23 to USD 336.12.

How many trips per day are there between Hat Yai and Koh Samui?

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

  • 4 by flight from Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 09:15 Hat Yai Airport until 09:15 Hat Yai Airport
  • 4 by Bus+Ferry from Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 P Plus Express Hat Yai until 10:15 Hat Yai Bus Terminal
  • Buses start plying the route from 08:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 10:15. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
  • 1 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Terminal until 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Terminal
  • 1 by Ferry+Van from Hat Yai to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Terminal until 08:30 Hat Yai Bus Terminal
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Hat Yai to Koh Samui any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Hat Yai to Koh Samui is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Hat Yai 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 257.23.

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 Hat Yai to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hat Yai 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:

  • 30% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 30% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 29% chosen Bus+Ferry+taxi
  • 3% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other