Krabi to Koh Samui by bus, ferry, van, flight, taxi from THB 450

How to get from Krabi to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Krabi to Koh Samui, 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+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 THB 7,920. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as THB 450.

How far is Krabi from Koh Samui?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Krabi to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 280 miles (450 km). The flying distance is 122 miles (195 km).

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

The travel time from Krabi to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 9 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Krabi to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Krabi to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as THB 450 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 THB 7,920.

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

• bus+ferry price: THB 450 - THB 850. From Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Ao Nang Beach Krabi until 16:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
• charter+ferry price: THB 570 - THB 680. From Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Ao Nang any hotel until 10:00 Ao Nang any hotel
• bus+ferry+charter price: THB 600 - THB 790. From Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Ao Nam Mao pier until 11:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
• van+ferry price: THB 650 - THB 650. From Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Krabi Seatran until 11:00 Krabi Seatran
• bus+ferry+van price: THB 700 - THB 750. From Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Ao Nam Mao pier until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer
• charter+bus+ferry price: THB 750 - THB 750. From Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Ao Nang any hotel until 10:00 Ao Nang any hotel
• van+ferry+charter price: THB 750 - THB 750. From Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Krabi Seatran until 11:00 Krabi Seatran
• van+bus+ferry price: THB 825 - THB 825. From Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Krabi Airport until 10:30 Krabi Airport
• Plane tickets - THB 2,635 to THB 2,862;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from THB 7,040 to THB 7,920.

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

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

• 30 by bus+ferry+van from Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Ao Nam Mao pier until 11:00 Ao Nang Transfer
• 20 by bus+ferry from Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 06:00 Ao Nang Beach Krabi until 16:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
• 4 by bus+ferry+charter from Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Ao Nam Mao pier until 11:30 Krabi Sea Pearl Travel
• 3 by van+ferry from Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Krabi Seatran until 11:00 Krabi Seatran
• Flights from Krabi to Koh Samui depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
• 2 by charter+ferry from Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Ao Nang any hotel until 10:00 Ao Nang any hotel
• 2 by van+bus+ferry from Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 08:30 Krabi Airport until 10:30 Krabi Airport
• 2 by van+ferry+charter from Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Krabi Seatran until 11:00 Krabi Seatran
• 1 by charter+bus+ferry from Krabi to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Ao Nang any hotel until 10:00 Ao Nang any hotel

Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Krabi to Koh Samui 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 Krabi to Koh Samui. 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 THB 2,635.

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 Krabi to Koh Samui
Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Krabi to Koh Samui. 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 THB 7,040.

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 Krabi to Koh Samui

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

• 1000 users took a plane.