Koh Samui to Big Buddha

Koh Samui to Big Buddha

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Transportation from Koh Samui to Big Buddha

  • Trains are not available
  • Buses are not available
  • Ferries are not available
  • Flights are not available
  • Taxis are not available
  • Vans are not available

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 Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi 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 218.46. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 16.49.

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 13 miles (20 km). The flying distance is 7 miles (11 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 8 to 12 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 Songserm (ส่งเสริม): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 16.49 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 218.46.

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

  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 16.49 - USD 32.98. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 16.49. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 17.86. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 06:00 Phuket bus Terminal 1 until 06:00 Phuket bus Terminal 1
  • taxi+Bus price: USD 18.96. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 19.79. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 07:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 07:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 20.61. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 38.47. From Koh Samui to Big Buddha starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 184.39 to USD 218.47.

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.

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Big Buddha 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 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 USD 184.39.

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 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:

  • 45% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 45% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 2% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 2% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 2% chosen taxi+Bus
  • 1% Other