Koh Samui to Krabi

Koh Samui to Krabi

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Koh Samui to Krabi Schedule

Koh Samui to Krabi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 Economy 3pax Any time$ 199.22
Raja Ferry Taxi + Ferry + Bus 04:00 - 15:00฿ 870
Phantip 1970 Express 06:30 - 15:00฿ 890
Phantip 1970 Express 09:00 - 16:30$ 16.59
Lomprayah Express 11:45 - 15:30฿ 1,100
Phantip 1970 Express 12:15 - 20:00฿ 910
Raja Ferry Ferry 14:00 - 19:00฿ 630
Bangkok Air Economy 17:40 - 22:30฿ 9,000
Bangkok Air Economy 21:35 - 18:50฿ 8,152

Transportation from Koh Samui to Krabi

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Krabi

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day66
Distance550 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Lomprayah, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, Songserm

Koh Samui to Krabi Destination Reviews

DB
Bit of a disaster to be honest. Ferry was fine, hopped on a bus that we assumed was the last leg of the trip. Was dropped to a bus stop where everyone was separated onto mini-buses-had to wait over an hour. Was then crammed onto a mini-bus for 2 and a bit hours. Was supposed to arrived in Krabi for 1pm, got there after 3pm. Not what was advertised.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 4, 2023
KR
Got there on time and fine. The bus driver was super violent with our bags smashing them under the bus and breaking shampoo bottles in them. The bus smelled like pee for the 3 full hours we were in it too
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Nov 14, 2023
LR
Lovely staff but says 5 hours altogether, ended up being 7 n half 😅
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Nov 6, 2023
RP
It was a seamless process, and everything was on time and well connected. We reached earlier to Krabi main land, and were connected via an earlier bus, which was ready to leave. The bus service was perfect and we reached to Aonang Transfer 45 minutes before the expected arrival. Kudos to the managers!
Ferry Speedboat + Express Bus, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Aug 25, 2023
K
The ferry and the bus to Krabi were honestly excellent, super smooth sailing, the bus wasn’t that long, it stopped once for toilet and snacks. The only issue we had was when we got to Krabi, getting into mini buses was chaotic and the lady at the ticket counter was being so rude, considering it was late and we had all been travelling for ages. Also just a quick PSA stay on Railay Beach, don’t bother with Krabi, there’s 0 to do there and everyone goes to Railay beach for the day anyway.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 29, 2023
AL
Very good
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Jul 25, 2023
LH
An hour late arriving to Krabi. On the 4 hour journey we stopped once, less than half an hour in so it was very uncomfortable towards the end. The bus was also overbooked so a girl wasn’t able to get on as there wasn’t a seat for her despite her having a ticket.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jun 9, 2023
AB
Very expensive for such a short flight
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Jun 6, 2023
SB
No remarks everything went smooth
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 28, 2023
MF
Coach broke down on the way. This is totally understandable as these things happen not a problem at all. Driver did not tell us timescales or what was happening. Again understandable with language barrier. However the driver was a bit rude and dragged the trip out towards the end. No bins on board and then expected everyone to wait for 20mins to clean the bus for them. Arrived at drop off and no care with bags just chucked them wherever. Would do it again but would be wary about longer trips due to lack of organisation.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 22, 2023
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How to get from Koh Samui to Krabi

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Krabi, 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+taxi+ferry 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 295.72. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 17.26.

How far is Koh Samui from Krabi?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Krabi. Your trip will be a total of 342 miles (550 km). The flying distance is 485 miles (780 km).

How long does it take to get from Koh Samui to Krabi?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Krabi 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 Krabi?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Krabi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 17.26 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 295.72.

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

  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 15.62 - USD 18.73. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Ferry+Bus+Van price: USD 15.62. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 08:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier 3 until 10:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier 3
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 16.70 - USD 20.94. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 17.26 - USD 31.13. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 05:30 Nathon Raja office until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 17.26 - USD 45.28. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • taxi+Ferry+Bus+Van price: USD 20.83. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 07:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer until 09:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer
  • Van+Bus price: USD 20.83 - USD 23.94. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van price : USD 20.83 - USD 33.31;
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 21.51. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 21.51 - USD 25.75. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 21.87. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 07:00 Krabi Bus Terminal until 07:00 Krabi Bus Terminal
  • taxi+Ferry+Bus price: USD 21.87. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 21.87. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 07:00 Krabi Bus Terminal until 10:00 Krabi Bus Terminal
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 24.62 - USD 30.84. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Ferry tickets - USD 24.99 to USD 24.99.
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 28.10. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 35.40. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 10:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 103.57 to USD 103.57;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 213.65 to USD 295.72.

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

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

  • 20 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • 13 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 05:30 Nathon Raja office until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • 9 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • 5 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Transfer
  • 3 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Flights from Koh Samui to Krabi depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Krabi 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 Krabi. 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 103.57.

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 Krabi

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Krabi. 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 213.65.

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 Krabi 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 Krabi. 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 Krabi.

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 Krabi

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

  • 20% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 19% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 14% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 14% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 14% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 6% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 1% Other