Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket

Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket

Koh Samui
Kata Karon Phuket
Fri, Jun 7
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$17
 
 
$216

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Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket Schedule

Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 Comfort 3pax Any time฿ 7,260
Bangkok Air Economy #PG10608:00 - 09:15฿ 4,633
Bangkok Air Economy #PG12410:05 - 11:20฿ 4,633
Bangkok Air Economy #PG25515:05 - 16:05฿ 3,434

Transportation from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure3:05 PM
Departures per day11
Distance326 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Raja Ferry, Songserm

How to get from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket, 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 Bus+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 USD 215.39. 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 16.32.

How far is Koh Samui from Kata Karon Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 203 miles (326 km). The flying distance is 156 miles (251 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket 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 Kata Karon Phuket?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket 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 16.32 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 215.39.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 16.32 - USD 20.40. From Koh Samui to Karon starting from 06:30 Rassada Pier until 13:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 16.32. From Koh Samui to Karon starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
  • Bus+Van price: USD 19.58. From Koh Samui to Karon starting from 07:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 07:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
  • Plane tickets - USD 68.18 to USD 139.32;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 182.48 to USD 215.39.

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

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

  • Flights from Koh Samui to Karon depart during the day - there are approximately 7 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Karon 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 Karon. 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 USD 68.18.

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 Karon

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Karon. 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 182.48.

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 Kata Karon Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Samui to Kata Karon Phuket? 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:

  • 41% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 41% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 17% chosen Bus+Van
  • 1% Other