Koh Samui (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)

Koh Samui (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)

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Koh Samui to Krabi Airport Schedule

Koh Samui to Krabi Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 VIP Van 9pax Any time$ 232.33
Raja Ferry Ferry 05:30 - 15:00฿ 640
Phantip 1970 Express 06:15 - 16:00฿ 910
Lomprayah Speedboat 08:30 - 14:00฿ 1,500
Raja Ferry Ferry 11:30 - 19:00฿ 640
Raja Ferry Ferry 13:30 - 19:00฿ 640
Phantip 1970 Express 14:00 - 19:00฿ 590

Transportation from Koh Samui to Krabi Airport

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Krabi Airport

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day46
Distance550 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Songserm

Koh Samui to Krabi Airport Destination Reviews

NA
Just be a little bit patient. People will help you as soon as the crowed of people was handled. Wait until they come back. We were the last persons there and were put in an other bus to our planned destination
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 24, 2024
SB
The ferry was fine but the van/bus from Surat Thani to Krabi was not great, not comfortable and not enough room, no hold for luggage, you end up with your luggage in front of your knees.
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Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 11, 2024
SA
Very poor communication from the company meant that the bus dropped us off at another location rather than the destination listed on our ticket. When we requested a transfer to the stop listed, we were met with laughs and were told to get a taxi at our own cost. In addition the driver drives like a maniac, which is to be expected.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 28, 2023
LU
Enjoyed the spacious place for a ride after all tiny speed boats. Would be even better if they offered shuttles from different parts of Koh Samui.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 22, 2023
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
RC
The trip was ok. We did have to pay extra for a bus from Krabi to the hotel in Ao Nang while the booking stated that this was already included. Furthermore, after half an hour the bus made a stop of 15 minutes while the whole trip was only 3 hours.
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Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 12, 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
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How to get from Koh Samui to Krabi Airport

When you want to get from Koh Samui to Krabi Airport, 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 286.85. 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 16.74.

How far is Koh Samui from Krabi Airport?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Samui to Krabi Airport. 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 Airport?

The travel time from Koh Samui to Krabi Airport 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 Airport?

The cost of the trip from Koh Samui to Krabi Airport 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 16.74 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 286.85.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 14.88 - USD 739.07. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 13:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 16.74 - USD 30.20. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 05:30 Nathon Raja office until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 16.74 - USD 41.18. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 20.86 - USD 24.98. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 23.88. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 100.47 to USD 100.47;
  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 503.96 - USD 605.14. 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 503.96. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 08:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier 3 until 10:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier 3
  • Ferry+taxi price: USD 537.70. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 07:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier 3 until 07:30 Na Thon Koh Samui Pier 3
  • Van+Bus price: USD 637.89 - USD 739.07. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry+Bus+Van price: USD 637.89. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 07:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer until 09:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 671.62. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 07:00 Krabi Bus Terminal until 07:00 Krabi Bus Terminal
  • taxi+Ferry+Bus price: USD 671.62. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 07:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 10:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 705.33. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Ferry tickets - USD 739.07 to USD 739.07.
  • Ferry+Van+Bus price: USD 739.07. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm until 08:00 Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 906.74. From Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer until 06:30 Koh Samui Transfer
  • Van price : USD 1,007.92;
  • Van+Ferry+Bus price: USD 1,108.11. From Koh Samui to Krabi 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 208.35 to USD 286.85.

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

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

  • 15 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • 10 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 05:30 Nathon Raja office until 14:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • 6 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 06:15 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:15 Koh Samui Transfer
  • 5 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Koh Samui to Krabi starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 11:00 Koh Samui Transfer
  • 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 100.47.

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 208.35.

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 Airport

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

  • 17% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 17% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 12% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 11% chosen Ferry+taxi
  • 11% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 11% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 7% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 2% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 1% Other