Koh Samui is one of the most entertaining islands in Thailand! It has options suitable for every tourist whether you are into budget traveling, backpacking or a luxurious honeymoon trip, you will find all you need on one island. The island is packed with countless activities including diving and windsurfing when it comes to sights and tourist attractions it won’t fail any high expectations as it has zoos, nature reserves, spas, and aquariums.
Traveling from Phuket to Samui is done in several ways. The choice of transportation, however, is up to every traveler’s preference and budget.
Traveling from Phuket to Koh Samui by plane
This option is more suitable for travelers who want to save time but have some cash to spend for a more comfortable outcome.
There are direct flights from Phuket to Koh Samui which are mostly offered by Bangkok Airways, it is a really quick flight as it takes from x to x. The price range of the flight is from x to x THB.
Traveling From Phuket to Koh Samui by bus + ferry
Combining both bus and ferry transportations is a very on-budget option however it takes up a chunk of the traveler’s time.
Taking a ferry to Koh Samui is a great way of transportation as you can enjoy the amazing view of the sea and island from a very strategic point.
From Phuket New Bus Station, Terminal 2 to Nathon Pier
This route uses two means of transport which are a bus or minivan from the bus terminal to Donsak Pier then a ferry from Donsak Pier to Nathon Pier.
The trip time is estimated at 7 ชม. 30 นาที, while the trip’s price is 640 THB.
From Phuket New Bus Station, Terminal 2 to Lipa Noi Pier
This trip is pretty similar to the previous one as it starts with a bus ride to Donsak Pier and ends with a nice ferry ride to Lipa Noi Pier.
The trip takes about and the combined ticket price is .
This route is different as it is completed by about 3 transportations. The first one is a minivan from the airport to the Blue Canyon in Phuket then there is a bus or minivan ride to Tapee Pier followed by a High-Speed Catamaran ride to Nathon Pier.
This trip doesn’t differ much in time as it takes about to complete it.
The price ranges from to .
There are 2 companies operating on this route from Phuket to Koh Samui, offering up to 2 trips per day.
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Best Time to Visit
Koh Samui’s best time is from December to April as it is the perfect time for water activities such as swimming, diving, and snorkeling. The weather during this period is still a bit humid but with less rain and decent temperatures.
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