Phuket to Koh Samui

When you want to get from 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 Bus 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 230.11. 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 15.40.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Phuket to Koh Samui. Your trip will be a total of 196 miles (315 km). The flying distance is 152 miles (243 km).

The travel time from 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 26 hours.

The cost of the trip from Phuket 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 USD 15.40 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 230.11.

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

• Bus+Ferry price: USD 15.00 - USD 16.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
• Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 16.00 - USD 43.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Phuket Lomprayah until 09:00 Phuket bus Terminal 1
• Bus+taxi price: USD 20.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Koh Samui any hotel until 07:30 Koh Samui any hotel
• Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 20.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
• taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 20.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Phuket bus Terminal 1 until 09:00 Phuket bus Terminal 1
• taxi+Ferry price: USD 22.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon any hotel until 06:30 Patong Kata Karon any hotel
• Ferry+Van price: USD 26.00 - USD 38.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon any hotel until 07:00 Phuket Lomprayah
• Bus+Van price: USD 38.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Na Thon hotel transfer until 08:00 Na Thon hotel transfer
• Bus tickets - USD 43.00 to USD 43.00;
• Plane tickets - USD 93.00 to USD 198.00;
• flight+Bus price: USD 107.00. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 15:25 Suvarnabhumi Airport until 15:25 Suvarnabhumi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 195.00 to USD 230.00.

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

• Flights from Phuket to Koh Samui depart during the day - there are approximately 5 departures a day.
• 2 by Bus+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
• 2 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon any hotel until 07:00 Phuket Lomprayah
• 1 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
• 1 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon any hotel until 06:30 Patong Kata Karon any hotel

Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Phuket to Koh Samui any time of the day.

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Phuket 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 93.00.

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 Phuket to Koh Samui
Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Thai Airways

Buses

Taking a bus from Phuket to Koh Samui is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

• If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
• As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
• While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Phuket 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 195.00.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from 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:

• 23% chosen Ferry+Van
• 22% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
• 13% chosen Bus+Van
• 10% chosen Bus+Ferry
• 9% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
• 9% chosen taxi+Ferry
• 9% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
• 3% users took a plane.
• 1% Other