Patong Phuket to Koh Samui

Patong Phuket to Koh Samui

Patong Phuket
Koh Samui
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Transportation from Patong Phuket to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Patong Phuket to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure9:15 PM
Departures per day26
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Thai Smile

How to get from Patong Phuket to Koh Samui

When you want to get from Patong Phuket 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 Flight 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 358.98. 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 16.86.

How far is Patong Phuket from Koh Samui?

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

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

The travel time from Patong Phuket to Koh Samui can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 20 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Patong Phuket to Koh Samui?

The cost of the trip from Patong Phuket to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 16.86 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 358.98.

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

  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 16.86 - USD 35.35. From Patong to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah
  • taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 18.79. From Patong to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 1 until 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 1
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 22.30 - USD 33.18. From Patong to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 08:00 Naiyang
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 26.38. From Patong to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 44.87 - USD 54.39. From Patong to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Phuket Airport until 08:00 Phuket Town
  • Plane tickets - USD 63.88 to USD 209.52;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 182.48 to USD 358.98.

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

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

  • 9 by taxi+Ferry from Patong to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 08:00 Naiyang
  • 4 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Patong to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Phuket Airport until 08:00 Phuket Town
  • 3 by Bus+Ferry from Patong to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah
  • 1 by Ferry+Van from Patong to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Patong 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 Patong 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 USD 63.88.

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 Patong to Koh Samui

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Patong 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 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 Patong Phuket to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Patong Phuket 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:

  • 25% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 25% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 24% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 24% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 1% Other