Karon to Koh Samui by ferry, bus, van, flight, taxi from THB 650

Karon to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

Petr S

At 7:30 they pick up at the hotels by minibus. Only by 9 they arrive at the bus station in Phuket Town. Then they transfer to the bus and it goes very slowly to the pier. At 14:30 (scheduled an hour earlier) at the pier. The ferry is another 40 min late. At 15:15 the ferry left. At 16:15 we arrived. All in all, 9 hours of life. It is better (and if in a bargain, and cheaper) to go by cab

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Karon to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jan 8, 2023

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How to get from Karon to Koh Samui

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

Flight
Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight+taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi+ferry+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 EUR 562.21. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as EUR 17.72.

How much does it cost to get from Karon to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Karon to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as EUR 17.72 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 EUR 562.21.

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

Bus+Ferry price: EUR 17.72. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Ferry+Van price: EUR 17.72 - EUR 41.24. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 10:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 1
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: EUR 21.53. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 21.53. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
taxi+Bus+Ferry price: EUR 23.17 - EUR 25.90. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 08:00 Patong Kata Karon Transfer
flight+taxi price: EUR 25.90 - EUR 89.95. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Phuket Airport until 00:00 Phuket Airport
Bus+taxi price: EUR 27.80. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 10:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 10:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
taxi+Ferry price: EUR 27.80 - EUR 40.89. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Patong Transfer until 07:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer
Van price : EUR 30.09;
Ferry tickets - EUR 35.44 to EUR 39.55.
Bus+Van price: EUR 38.98. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Rawai Transfer until 06:00 Rawai Transfer
Bus+taxi+Ferry+Van price: EUR 105.76 - EUR 122.26. From Karon to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Khao Sok Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Khao Sok Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 219.43 to EUR 562.21.

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

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

26 by Ferry+Van from Karon to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 10:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 1
Vans from Karon to Koh Samui depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
Ferries leave from Karon for Koh Samui 2 times a day.
1 by Bus+Ferry from Karon to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Karon to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
1 by Bus+Van from Karon to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Rawai Transfer until 06:00 Rawai Transfer
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Karon 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 Karon 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 EUR 219.43.

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

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Karon to Koh Samui as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Karon 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 Karon 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 Karon to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Karon 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:

19% chosen Bus+Ferry
19% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
19% chosen Ferry+Van
18% chosen Bus+taxi
18% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
3% chosen taxi+Bus+Ferry
2% users voted for a ferry ticket.
1% Other

Transportation from Karon to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Karon to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport	€18
Fastest Transport	1h 55m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:30 AM
Departures per day	55
Distance	96 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Lomprayah, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Phantip 1970, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, PP Service, Ramon Transport, Siamese Trans, Songserm, Thailand Limo by Datum, Than Car Service, TransBaanTon, Van2Travel

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Karon to Koh Samui