Khao Lak to Koh Samui by ferry, van, bus, flight, taxi from THB 878

Khao Lak to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

Daniel Z

After being late for 45 minutes, the driver just dropped us in the middle of the road to switch vans, after the company specifically promised that the ride will be from the hotel directly to the pier. Then, the other van let us wait for 30 minutes and didn’t pick up the phone, it was completely frustrating! Because of being hour and a half late, the second van drove like 120kmh through the entire ride. The only positive side was the ferry and the private ride to the hotel from the pier in ko samui, went pretty smooth.

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Van Normal Van + Catamaran, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว), Sep 11, 2026

Niels W

Everything was ok

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Sep 2, 2026

Thorsten

Everything was OK.

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Apr 19, 2026

Eive

Had to shift car after a while because the first car didn’t go to Koh Samui. There were som mechanical problem that the driver had to fix during the journey. Otherwise it was no problem during the ride.

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Mar 14, 2026

Karl

All good driver on time start to finish the best. Driver helps you all the way brilliant..

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jan 13, 2026

Stephen

The operator did not contact me with any information regarding the van and ferry transport prior to pick up. The van was nearly an hour late but again I did not receive any notification regarding this until I messaged to see where they were. We had no idea what the itinerary was, arrival time etc. The 1st driver drove erratically. Got to our destination ok but information could be much much better 🤨

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jun 26, 2025

Mona B

Top, hat alles funktioniert!

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Van Van + Ferry, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Dec 25, 2024

Tobias M

It was a horrbile trip. The bus was very old and inside as well outside were many thinge defect. The

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Bus Bus + Bus + Ferry, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport ), Nov 16, 2023

Dor M

We drove all the way back to Phuket just for switching cars! 2 hours more then it should be

Khao Lak to Koh Samui, Ferry Taxi + Ferry, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Mar 4, 2023

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Khao Lak to Koh Samui Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	BangkokTaxi24	VIP Van 9pax	Any time	+8h 30m	$222.88	5.0
Taxi	Van2Travel	Van 10pax	Any time	+10h	$237.74
Taxi	Gosafe Transport	Van 9pax	Any time	+10h	$234.77
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Ferry	08:00	15:00	$22.29	4.5
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Ferry	08:00	15:30	$22.29	4.8
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Speedboat	08:00	15:45	$41.60
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Speedboat	08:00	15:45	$44.58
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Bus + Ferry	08:20	16:30	$15.93	4.0
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Bus + Ferry	08:20	16:30	$17.53	5.0
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Bus + Ferry	09:30	17:40	$15.93	4.0
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Bus + Ferry	09:30	17:40	$17.53	5.0
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Bus + Ferry	10:40	18:50	$15.93	4.0
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Bus + Ferry	11:30	19:40	$15.93	4.0

How to get from Khao Lak to Koh Samui

Travelling between Khao Lak and Koh Samui is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, van and taxi. Flight+taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 627.64 if you go by taxi+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 26.10.

How long does it take to get from Khao Lak to Koh Samui?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Khao Lak and Koh Samui depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight+taxi is the fastest way to travel between Khao Lak and Koh Samui. Flight+taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 55m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 10h to reach Koh Samui.

How much does it cost to get from Khao Lak to Koh Samui?

Travelling between Khao Lak and Koh Samui can be as cheap as USD 26.10 if you opt for a 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport) bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 627.64 if you buy a Nor Phuangphet Transport taxi+Van ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

3 by Bus+Ferry from Khao Lak to Koh Samui starting from 08:20 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center until 08:20 Khao Lak Nang Thong Center
3 by Ferry+Van from Khao Lak to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Khao Lak Transfer until 08:00 Khao Lak Transfer
2 by taxi+Van from Khao Lak to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Khao Lak Transfer until 00:00 Khao Lak Transfer
1 from Khao Lak to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office until 08:00 Khao Lak Call Me Taxi Office
5 from Khao Lak to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Khao Lak Transfer until 00:00 Khao Lak Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Khao Lak to Koh Samui.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Khao Lak and Koh Samui

BangkokTaxi24, Than Car Service (ธาน คาร์ เซอร์วิส), Van2Travel

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Khao Lak and Koh Samui, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Khao Lak and Koh Samui

Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว)

What is the most popular transport to get from Khao Lak to Koh Samui?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

27% chosen Ferry+Van
19% chosen flight+Van
19% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
18% chosen taxi+Ferry
11% took a van
2% chosen taxi+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Khao Lak to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Khao Lak to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport	$27
Fastest Transport	1h 55m
Earliest Departure	12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure	1:00 下午
Departures per day	14
Distance	96 kilometers
Transport Companies	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Call Me Taxi, Kim Transfers Thailand, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Songserm, Than Car Service, Van2Travel

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Khao Lak to Koh Samui