Khao Lak to Koh Samui

The distance from Khao Lak on the Andaman Sea coast and Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand is around 300 kilometers. The island is renowned for its stunning beaches with white sands and crystal-clear waters, offering perfect spots for relaxation and water sports. If you need to know how to get from Khao Lak to Koh Samui, this guide explains exactly the steps you should follow. Below, we will describe how to get there by bus and ferry, or van and ferry.

Khao Lak to Koh Samui by Bus and Ferry Joint

• Price: 670 THB
• Transport type: bus and ferry joint
• Companies: 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Seatran
• Travel time: 8 – 9 hours

If you’re heading to Koh Samui, a joint bus and ferry service is the most convenient way. First things first, you’ll hop onto a bus run by 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport. This bus ride is gonna take you to Donsak Pier, where the ferry action kicks in.

Once you reach Donsak Pier, you’ll switch to a Seatran ferry to cruise over to Koh Samui. Enjoy the sea breeze and the scenic views as you head toward Nathon Pier in Koh Samui. The ferry part of the journey takes approximately 1.5 hours.

This whole journey, including the bus ride and ferry, takes around 8 to 9 hours, including the transfer.

Khao Lak to Koh Samui Bus and Ferry Joint Schedule

Departure Time	Departure Station	Arrival Time	Arrival Station	Company
8:20	Khao Lak Nang Thong Center	16:30	Nathon Pier	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
9:30	Khao Lak Nang Thong Center	17:30	Nathon Pier	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
10:40	Khao Lak Nang Thong Center	19:30	Nathon Pier	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
11:30	Khao Lak Nang Thong Center	19:30	Nathon Pier	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport

Khao Lak to Koh Samui by Van and Ferry Joint

• Price: 670 THB
• Transport type: bus and ferry or speedboat joint
• Companies: Call Me Taxi, Lomprayah, Seatran
• Travel time: 7.5 hours

This second option is great because it involves a pickup at your hotel in Khao Lak. After that, the minivan takes you to the Donsak Pier. You then switch to either a ferry or speedboat heading to Nathon Pier in Koh Samui.

Seatran ferry tickets are cheaper, and this whole trip will cost you 850 baht. If you choose a van and speedboat, this trip will cost you 1,650 baht.

Khao Lak to Koh Samui by Taxi

• Price: 8,250 THB
• Transport type: vip van
• Companies: BangkokTaxi24
• Travel time: 7-8 hours

This travel option is the most personalized, as you are booking the whole vehicle. A 9-passenger van will cost from 8,250 baht for the whole vehicle. BangkokTaxi24 (the company operating these vehicles) offers a true door-to-door experience. You can choose where to be picked up and dropped off.

Here are some additional tips for getting from Khao Lak to Koh Samui:

• Book your tickets in advance, especially if you are traveling during peak season.
• Mind your luggage during the transfer to the ferry.
• Take some sea sickness pills especially if you’re traveling by speedboat.
• Bring plenty of water and snacks, because the bus ride and the transfer are quite long.