Koh Samui to Ao Nang by ferry, van, bus, flight, taxi from THB 462

Koh Samui to Ao Nang Destination Reviews

Joshua P

Poorly organised, driver was very unaware

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Ferry Ferry + Minivan, Future Travel and Service (Future Travel and Service), Jan 30, 2026

Cédric

Pas d’indication pour le stand au port où se présenter. Dès que les portes du ferry ouvrent, c’est la chasse au premier qui aura sa place, il y avait plus de passagers que de sièges disponibles, résultats nous avons passé le voyage à etre assis a même le sol. Pareil pour le van, places serrée, inconfortable, tous serrés comme des sardines, heure d’arrivée non conforme à l’heure annoncée lors de la réservation, 1h de retard.

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Van Van + Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), Jan 29, 2026

Anu M

It all went very smoothly, had a comfortable ride. The driver even dropped everybody off at hotel! This eas a great bonus.

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Van Ferry + Van, Nor Phuangphet Transport (Nor Phuangphet Transport), Jan 28, 2026

Nikki B

On time, connections all worked. Very easy to book.

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Van Van + Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), Jan 25, 2026

Jarosław X

Very nice and professional service, everything was efficient and comfortable💪. I highly recommend

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Ferry Ferry + Minivan, Future Travel and Service (Future Travel and Service), Jan 24, 2026

Trevor B

No guidance when we got off the boat signage very poor when we did find the van going to Ao Nang we were not on his list of passengers. Showed the driver or ticket then told us to get inside the van with 4 other passengers we left after 100 km we turned back to the port as another 2 passengers on the 3 o'clock were also going to Ao Nang. After driving ar great speed we arrived at our destination.

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Van Ferry + Van, Nor Phuangphet Transport (Nor Phuangphet Transport), Jan 14, 2026

Claire B

Everything ran smoothly. My only concern arose when I noticed our minibus driver was seemingly struggling to stay awake. The temperature inside the bus was very comfortable for me but maybe too warm for others. Everyone was asleep. I was sat in the row behind the driver. I noticed he had started to squint badly and was rubbing his eyes a lot, then on a few occasions his eyes closed. I was getting ready to offer to drive. When the road was busy his eyes were fully open. So yes, there was a noticeable difference and he was definitely tired! Got to our destination safely though. Ferry very very busy - get there early to board! Minibus also very comfortable.

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Van Ferry + Van, Nor Phuangphet Transport (Nor Phuangphet Transport), Jan 14, 2026

Martin

Ferry - Good Minivan - very little space and they tried to even put more people in. Full is full. No or bad aircondition

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Ferry Ferry + Minivan, Future Travel and Service (Future Travel and Service), Jan 12, 2026

Alan B

For the price you can’t fault it .would use again 👍

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Ferry Ferry + Minivan, Future Travel and Service (Future Travel and Service), Jan 10, 2026

Moshe H

Crowded

Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Van Ferry + Van, Nor Phuangphet Transport (Nor Phuangphet Transport), Jan 9, 2026

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Koh Samui to Ao Nang Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Van2Travel	VIP Van 9pax	Any time	+4h	€156.77
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:00	14:00	€20.85
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:30	14:00	€20.85
Ferry	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Van + Ferry	06:00	13:00	€17.37	3.0
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	06:20	16:30	€22.72
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	06:45	16:30	€20.05
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:00	14:00	€16.25	4.3
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	08:30	17:00	€20.85
Van	Van2Travel	Van + Ferry	09:00	14:00	€16.71	4.8
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	10:15	18:30	€19.46	4.6
Bus	Faiz Travel and Tour	Bus + Ferry	10:45	20:30	€20.05
Ferry	Van2Travel	Ferry + Van	11:30	15:45	€21.38
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	12:00	18:30	€16.25	4.3
Van	Seatran Discovery	Ferry + Van	14:00	20:00	€16.84

How to get from Koh Samui to Ao Nang

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Ao Nang, 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. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a 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 396.54. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as EUR 12.35.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Ao Nang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 12Go Transport: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as EUR 12.35 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 396.54.

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

Ferry+Van price: EUR 12.35 - EUR 33.68. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 12:00 Raja Ferry Koh Samui
Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 14.14 - EUR 25.26. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
Ferry+Bus price: EUR 14.14 - EUR 17.19. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
Van+Bus price: EUR 19.19 - EUR 22.24. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
Ferry tickets - EUR 20.15 to EUR 42.77.
taxi+Ferry price: EUR 21.89 - EUR 28.84. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 09:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
Bus+Ferry price: EUR 22.11 - EUR 33.68. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui until 12:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
taxi+Ferry+Van price: EUR 24.32. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Bus+Van price: EUR 24.38. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 09:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer
taxi+Van price: EUR 25.37 - EUR 28.84. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Van+Ferry price: EUR 26.28. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: EUR 29.14. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 07:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Van+Ferry+Bus price: EUR 32.34. From Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
Van price : EUR 34.32;
Plane tickets - EUR 102.70 to EUR 102.70;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 27.10 to EUR 396.54.

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

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

48 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 12:00 Raja Ferry Koh Samui
Ferries leave from Koh Samui for Ao Nang 9 times a day.
8 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 09:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier until 14:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
2 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui until 12:00 Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier
2 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Ao Nang starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
Vans from Koh Samui to Ao Nang depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Ao Nang any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Koh Samui to Ao Nang. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is EUR 102.70.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Koh Samui to Ao Nang

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Ao Nang. 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 27.10.

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 Koh Samui to Ao Nang 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 Koh Samui to Ao Nang. 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 Koh Samui to Ao Nang.

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 Koh Samui to Ao Nang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Ao Nang? 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:

40% chosen Ferry+Van
18% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
18% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
5% chosen Bus+Ferry
4% users voted for a ferry ticket.
3% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
3% chosen Bus+Van
3% opted for a van.
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Samui to Ao Nang

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Ao Nang

Cheapest Transport	€13
Fastest Transport	50m
Earliest Departure	4:00 AM
Latest Departure	2:00 PM
Departures per day	98
Distance	500 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Firstplan Transport Services, Future Travel and Service, Glassflower, Jarinthon Tour, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Nara Travel, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Seatran Discovery, Songserm, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

Koh Samui to Ao Nang