Koh Samui to Phuket

Koh Samui to Phuket

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$18
 
 
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Koh Samui to Phuket Schedule

Koh Samui to Phuket Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Glassflower Premium Alphard 3pax Any time฿ 6,556
Raja Ferry Ferry 05:00 - 16:00฿ 650
Bangkok Air Economy 07:00 - 14:15฿ 6,510
Phantip 1970 Express 08:30 - 17:45฿ 970
Phantip 1970 Express 10:00 - 17:00฿ 640
Raja Ferry Ferry 12:30 - 23:30฿ 970
Bangkok Air Economy 15:30 - 21:35฿ 8,150
Bangkok Air Economy 16:10 - 21:35฿ 8,150
Bangkok Air Economy #PG123418:55 - 20:00฿ 3,960
Bangkok Air Economy 21:40 - 08:25฿ 8,385

Transportation from Koh Samui to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Koh Samui to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure4:00 AM
Latest Departure5:55 PM
Departures per day37
Distance600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Glassflower, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry

Koh Samui 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 Koh Samui to Phuket

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 356.47 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 17.28.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Koh Samui and Phuket depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Koh Samui and Phuket. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus+taxi+ferry does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Phuket.

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

Travelling between Koh Samui and Phuket can be as cheap as USD 17.28 if you opt for a Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970) bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 356.47 if you buy a Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส) taxi 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 Koh Samui and Phuket ?

  • 17 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Samui to Phuket starting from 05:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui until 13:00 Lipa Noi Koh Samui
  • 7 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Koh Samui to Phuket starting from 04:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 12:00 Phantip Travel Koh Samui
  • 2 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Koh Samui to Phuket starting from 08:15 Koh Samui Transfer until 10:15 Koh Samui Transfer
  • 11 from Koh Samui to Phuket starting from 00:00 Koh Samui Transfer until 00:00 Koh Samui Transfer

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Koh Samui to Phuket, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 92.09.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Koh Samui and Phuket

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

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 Koh Samui and Phuket

BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Glassflower

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 Koh Samui and Phuket, 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 Koh Samui and Phuket

Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่)

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 18% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 17% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 17% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 17% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 5% chosen Van+Ferry+Bus
  • 5% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 5% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 3% decided to fly
  • 2% took a van
  • 2% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 1% Other