Phuket to Koh Samui

Phuket to Koh Samui

Best Options

$18
$358

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Phuket to Koh Samui Schedule

Phuket to Koh Samui Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
BangkokTaxi24 SUV 4pax Any time฿ 7,700
Phantip 1970 Express 06:30 - 16:30฿ 990
Bangkok Air Economy 09:40 - 12:25฿ 4,410
Bangkok Air Economy #PG140610:10 - 11:05฿ 3,460
Bangkok Air Economy 12:20 - 16:55฿ 6,960
Bangkok Air Economy 15:05 - 21:05฿ 7,510
Bangkok Air Economy #PG140216:15 - 17:10฿ 3,760
Bangkok Air Economy #PG25819:55 - 20:50฿ 3,760
Bangkok Air Economy 21:55 - 15:55฿ 9,800
Bangkok Air Economy 22:30 - 07:25฿ 7,960

Transportation from Phuket to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day27
Distance1300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, BangkokTaxi24, Call Me Taxi, Firstplan Transport Services, GB Limousine, Glassflower, GreenBus, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry

Phuket to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

MM
On time, car had nice aircons
Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Oct 1, 2023
S
It was an excellent experience
Bus Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 26, 2023
IE
Fast, comfortable
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Sep 4, 2023
LC
Pick up from my Phuket hotel was great. Really lovely, smiley guy, in a super clean mini bus turned up and escoted me and 5 other passengers to the pier. The ride was straight forward and we had 1 break for the toilet, and 1 drop off along the way where passagers were getting different ferries. The drop didn't take more than 5 minutes. We arrived at the pier an hour and 30 minutes early and that was more than enough time to show our emailed tickets to the cashiers who were really helpful. The ferry was packed, but the ride was carefree. When we got to Koh Samui we were shown where to get our taxi to our hotels. The ride was quick. The driver did insist on dropping me 100 meters from my hotel, but then changed his mind after he had dropped everyone off to the steps of their hotels. Would I recommend using this company? Yes. Would I use them again? I'm already booking my next trip! It was so straightforward, it's probably the easiest thing I've done in Thailand than going to the local 7-11.
Ferry Taxi + Speedboat + Taxi, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Aug 31, 2023
M
Very professional Seamless and a great deal
Van Shared Van 10 Pax, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Aug 17, 2023
JW
Bus was on time, but the ferry took a little longer and we had a 2 hour delay. But appart from that it was great.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 4, 2023
O
The driver didnt speak english and the A/C was broken, but everithing was fine.
Ferry Taxi + Speedboat + Taxi, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jul 29, 2023
TE
Perfect on time, really good service. We stopped a thé driver's friend restaurant where he got free food where we had tot may if we wanted anything. For me it doesn't matter because we where on time for thé boat.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 19, 2023
SB
Timmy and Pinkie were amazing, 5 star trip and great value for money! We had the best day and was amazing to see everything! An experience we will remember forever!!! From Team Kirstie!! (Sarah and Niamh) xxx
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 8, 2023
KW
Bus journey was comfortable, with two quick stops on the way. Transfer to ferry was smooth. Transfer to hotel was not good. What would have been a 30 min direct ride to the hotel took 1h 20mins because driver went the long way around to drop other passengers.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jun 14, 2023
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How to get from Phuket to Koh Samui

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 357.17 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 17.32.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 26 hours to travel between Phuket and Koh Samui depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Phuket and Koh Samui. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h to reach Koh Samui.

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

Travelling between Phuket and Koh Samui can be as cheap as USD 17.32 if you opt for a Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970) bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 357.17 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 Phuket and Koh Samui ?

  • 8 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 09:30 Phuket Airport
  • 2 by Bus+taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 07:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
  • 2 by Bus+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah
  • 1 by taxi+Van from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 09:30 Phuket Airport until 09:30 Phuket Airport
  • 1 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer until 06:30 Patong Kata Karon Transfer
  • 13 from Phuket to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Phuket Airport until 00:00 Phuket Airport

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

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 Phuket to Koh Samui, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 86.86.

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 Phuket and Koh Samui

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Bus

Travelling from Phuket to Koh Samui overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Phuket and Koh Samui

GreenBus (กรีนบัส (รถเขียว))

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 Phuket and Koh Samui

BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), GB Limousine, Glassflower

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

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+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+Ferry
  • 17% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 14% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 13% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 13% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
  • 13% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 6% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% decided to fly
  • 1% Other