Samui Airport to Phuket

Samui Airport to Phuket

Samui Airport
Phuket
Fri, Jun 7
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$17
 
 
$224

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Transportation from Samui Airport to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Samui Airport to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure7:20 PM
Departures per day14
Distance326 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Lomprayah, Raja Ferry

Samui Airport to Phuket Destination Reviews

IS
The ride and transfer were good overall, but the bus was on the run for about 5 hours with no bathroom break at all. The drivers of the vans that transferred others to their hotels from the bus terminal were quite rude.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 5, 2024
RA
The bus reached Phuket at 7:30 only. It was very late. There was a 20 min break in between to have lunch.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Nov 3, 2023
AW
Tour with a Bus not a Van
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Oct 3, 2023
RV
Samui is The best AirPort in The World. 🤩
flight Economy, Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Aug 10, 2023
AN
Good at all, but the ship was not soo good, access with the suitcase isn’t comfortable. Two levels via stairs at Donsak pier - there is no any difference with Raja, so Seatran is bad as well.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 4, 2023
JV
No Info about delay off the ferry. Bus stopped several times for breaks in the middle of nowhere. Drivers off the Minivans were very rude and hectic without any reason.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 19, 2023
SG
The ferry ride was fine and nothing bad about it at all, however, our van driver was a maniac, I have never seen worse driving in my life, the danger that the driver put us in constantly was not fun at all, heavily tailgating cars at high speeds, swerving between lanes, taking corners at way too high speeds, I’m not a prude but this guy was taking risks as if he had a court appointment he was late to.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Apr 18, 2023
AS
Houres respected and reliable service. Bus very not confortable especially if you are tall
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 13, 2023
AL
Bad company trying to get more money from you if they can. They wanted 300 bath extra for each of our luggage because they said it was too big. We have traveled with our luggage for 4 months now with several of bus, flight and ferry companies and no one has ever told us that our luggage was too big for anything (we got normal sized trolleys). Also the process was soooo long with no explaination of what was happening. We waited outside in the burning sun for a long time and didn't understand why they wouldn't let us into the bus and whenever we tried to talk to anyone they didn't speak English or didn't wanted to talk to us. In the end we had to go to find another bus and this is where they explained to us that we had to pay an additional 300 bath to bring our luggage. First he told us that it was for both of our luggage but after persisting on at least only paying for the biggest of our luggage he told us okay because he was being "nice". What a scam!
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 13, 2023
VA
The journey was ok, but nobody told us about the 20min break nor to get off the bus esrly for the hotel transfer.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 13, 2023
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How to get from Samui Airport to Phuket

When you want to get from Samui Airport to Phuket, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • 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 223.56. 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 16.62.

How far is Samui Airport from Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Samui Airport to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 203 miles (326 km). The flying distance is 156 miles (251 km).

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

The travel time from Samui Airport to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 21 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Samui Airport to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip (บริษัท พันทิพย์ ทราเวล (1970)): travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 16.62 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 223.56.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 16.62 - USD 36.90. From Koh Samui to Phuket starting from 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui
  • Plane tickets - USD 69.19 to USD 138.37;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 145.77 to USD 223.25.

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

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

  • Flights from Koh Samui to Phuket depart during the day - there are approximately 8 departures a day.
  • 1 by Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Phuket starting from 08:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui until 11:45 Na Thon Koh Samui
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Samui to Phuket 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 Phuket. 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 69.19.

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 Phuket

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Phuket. 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 145.77.

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 Samui Airport to Phuket

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

  • 71% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 26% users took a plane.
  • 3% decided to catch a taxi.