Phuket to Koh-samui

   Phuket to Koh-samui Road Distance 344.6 km
   Phuket to Koh-samui Aerial Distance 253 km
  Phuket to Koh-samui Travel Time 6 hr 32 min

How to reach Koh-samui from Phuket

Traveling from Phuket to Koh Samui has three significant options: you can take a direct flight. Alternatively, you can travel by bus and ferry or hire a car or taxi between both destinations. Here is the guide to all three travel options from Phuket to Koh Samui.

Knowing The Details

1. Phuket to Koh Samui by Flight
2. Phuket to Koh Samui by Bus + Ferry
3. Phuket to Koh Samui by Van+Ferry
4. Phuket to Koh Samui by Taxi
5. Popular Routes to Koh-samui
6. Popular Routes from Phuket
7. Places to Visit in Koh-samui
8. Hotels in Koh-samui

Koh-samui Travel Packages

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1. Phuket to Koh Samui by Flight

This is the fastest and most expensive way to get from phuket to Koh Samui. There are direct and connecting flights to Koh Samui. Bangkok Airways offers direct flights. The flight is around 55 minutes long and runs multiple times a day. The Flight departs Phuket International Airport and arrives at Samui International Airport (USM). The fares are usually around 3300 THB to 4000 THB, depending upon availability. It is advisable to book the tickets in advance as there will be a great deal of price difference between the dates.

2. Phuket to Koh Samui by Bus + Ferry

This option is more affordable for traveling from Phuket to Koh Samui, and passengers can enjoy scenic sea views on the ferry. 

Duration and Boarding Points
This journey takes 7-11 hours. The bus departs from Phuket Bus Station (Terminal N2) and arrives at Donsak Pier in Surathani, where you can catch a ferry to the Na Thon Pier in Koh Samui. 

Timings and Fares
The travel time by bus is around 6 hours, and by ferry is approximately 1.5 hours. The fares are usually around 600 THB to 1500 THB, depending on the type of ferry you choose. 

Operators
Several operators run services daily from 6 in the morning and the last bus leaves at 10.30 in the evening.  The Lomprayah company also offers another option, which is a bus + high-speed ferry. The journey takes around 6 hours and 45 minutes, and fares are approximately 1300THB. This option is the fastest of all.

3. Phuket to Koh Samui by Van+Ferry

There is also the option of traveling by van and ferry combination. It is similar to a bus and ferry where a van will pick you up at specific locations like Phuket Airport, Patong Beach, Kata Karon, etc, and will drop you at Donsak Pier in Surathani, where you can catch a ferry to Koh Samui. 

Duration and Timings
The journey lasts 6-7 hours, and the fares are approximately 612 to 1400 THB. Four combined options run daily through this route, from 6.30 in the morning to 9.30 AM.

4. Phuket to Koh Samui by Taxi

If you prefer a more comfortable and hassle-free travel option, you can book a private transfer to Koh Samui. The car trip takes approximately 6 hours, depending on traffic conditions, and the fares usually start from 15,400 THB, depending on the provider, vehicle type, and additional services.

Operators like Glassflower and Bangkok Taxi 24 offer services in vehicles like sedans, SUVs, and even vans sometimes.

Popular Routes to Koh-samui

Important Routes Time Taken Distance
Bangkok to Koh-samui 11 hr 42 min 763.1 km
Phuket to Koh-samui 6 hr 32 min 344.6 km
Krabi to Koh-samui 4 hr 44 min 263.2 km
Surat Thani to Koh-samui 3 Hours 20 Mins 120 Kms
Chiang-mai to Koh-samui 1,454.7 km
Pattaya to Koh-samui 13 hr 33 min 888.6 km

Popular Routes from Phuket

Important Routes Time Taken Distance
Phuket to Krabi 2-3 Hours 163 Km
Phuket to Koh Samui 6 hr 32 min 344.6 km
Phuket to Phi Phi Islands 2-4 hrs 45.3 km
Phuket to Koh Phangan 6 hr 22 min 349.9 km
Phuket to Pattaya 14 hr 5 min 973.6 km