Phuket to Koh Samui by bus and ferry
2 buses leave Phuket for Koh Samui every day, with fares from ฿738 to ฿918. The quickest trip takes 7h 30m; the first bus departs at 06:30 from Karon Beach Bus Stop, the last at 08:00. Operators: Phantip Travel. Prices checked on 2026-10-30.
The ticket includes the boat crossing: you arrive at Koh Samui Na Thon Pier.
Daily timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Boarding point | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | → 15:30 | 9h | Phantip Travel | Economy | Karon Beach Bus Stop | ฿918 | Book |
| 08:00 | → 15:30 | 7h 30m | Phantip Travel | Economy | Phuket Bus Terminal 2 | ฿738 | Book |
Where to board in Phuket
- Karon Beach Bus Stop · 1 departure
- Phuket Bus Terminal 2 · 1 departure
Bus companies on this route
Questions travellers ask
How long is the bus from Phuket to Koh Samui?
The fastest bus takes 7h 30m. Most departures take about 8h 15m.
How much is a bus ticket from Phuket to Koh Samui?
Fares run from ฿738 to ฿918, set by the bus companies.
When do the first and last buses from Phuket to Koh Samui leave?
The first bus leaves at 06:30 and the last at 08:00: 2 departures a day.
Where does the bus to Koh Samui leave from in Phuket?
Most buses leave from Karon Beach Bus Stop. Some also leave from Phuket Bus Terminal 2.
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