Koh Samui to Big Buddha

Koh Samui to Big Buddha

Koh Samui
Big Buddha
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Koh Samui to Big Buddha Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Thailand Limo by Datum
SUV 4pax
Any time
+10m
€15.99
Taxi
Thailand Limo by Datum
Van 9pax
Any time
+10m
€21.32

Transportation from Koh Samui to Big Buddha

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Big Buddha

Cheapest Transport€4
Fastest Transport20m
Earliest Departure1:00 AM
Latest Departure5:00 PM
Departures per day6
Distance17 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Faiz Travel and Tour, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Van2Travel

How to get from Koh Samui to Big Buddha

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Big Buddha, 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 Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 26.39. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as EUR 26.39.

How far is Koh Samui from Big Buddha?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Big Buddha. Your trip will be a total of 11 miles (17 km). The flying distance is 11 miles (17 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Big Buddha?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Big Buddha can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 11 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Samui to Big Buddha?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Big Buddha varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 12Go Transport: travelling by van expect to pay as low as EUR 26.39 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Van - a one-way Van ticket can cost as much as EUR 26.39.

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

  • taxi+Van price: EUR 4.00. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 15:00 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Ferry tickets - EUR 8.00 to EUR 21.32.
  • Bus+Ferry price: EUR 17.32 - EUR 34.65. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Bus+Van price: EUR 19.03 - EUR 22.33. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 08:20 Chaweng Transfer until 10:45 Faiz Travel and Tour Office
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: EUR 21.05. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 08:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 10:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: EUR 22.65. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 10:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • taxi+Ferry price: EUR 22.65 - EUR 43.98. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui until 12:00 Na Thon Pier
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 26.39. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 08:15 Chaweng Transfer until 10:15 Chaweng Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: EUR 26.39. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 10:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Van price : EUR 26.39;
  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 27.18. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 08:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer until 08:15 Koh Samui Town Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 190.56 to EUR 323.66.

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

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

  • Vans from Koh Samui to Big Buddha depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • 2 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 10:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Big Buddha. 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 190.56.

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 Big Buddha 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 Big Buddha. 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 Big Buddha.

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 Big Buddha

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Big Buddha? 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:

  • 44% chosen taxi+Van
  • 13% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 11% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 11% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 11% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 2% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 2% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 2% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 2% opted for a van.