Phuket to Koh Samui

How to get from 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 Taxi+bus+ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about THB 3,779. 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 510.

How far is Phuket from Koh Samui?

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 319 miles (513 km). The flying distance is 157 miles (252 km).

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

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 11 hours.

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

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 Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as THB 510 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as THB 3,779.

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

• bus+ferry price: THB 510 - THB 700. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 10:00 Phuket Lomprayah
• bus+ferry+charter price: THB 650 - THB 750. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
• charter+bus+ferry price: THB 700 - THB 950. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Patong Kata Karon any hotel until 08:00 Patong Kata Karon any hotel
• bus+ferry+van price: THB 710 - THB 850. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 10:00 Phuket Lomprayah
• van+bus+ferry price: THB 1,000 - THB 1,100. From Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Phuket Airport until 10:00 Phuket Airport
• Plane tickets - THB 3,096 to THB 3,779;

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

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 8 departures a day.
• 4 by charter+bus+ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Patong Kata Karon any hotel until 08:00 Patong Kata Karon any hotel
• 3 by bus+ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 10:00 Phuket Lomprayah
• 3 by bus+ferry+charter from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
• 2 by bus+ferry+van from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 09:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 10:00 Phuket Lomprayah
• 2 by van+bus+ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 10:00 Phuket Airport until 10:00 Phuket Airport

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

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 THB 3,096.

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 (บางกอกแอร์เวย์)

The most popular transport from Phuket to Koh Samui

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:

• 65% chosen bus+ferry
• 24% chosen bus+ferry+van
• 13% chosen bus+ferry+charter
• 9% chosen charter+bus+ferry
• 6% users took a plane.