How to Get from Koh Samui to Krabi

Planning a trip from Koh Samui to the breathtaking province of Krabi? Getting there is easier than you might think! The total distance is just around 260 kilometers. Read on to discover the prices, schedules and travel tips.

Koh Samui to Krabi by Van (or Bus) and Ferry

Price: from 520 THB
Transport types: ferry, speedboat, van, bus
Operators: 12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Firstplan Transport Services, Future Travel and Service, Glassflower, Jarinthon Tour, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Nara Travel, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Van2Travel
Travel time: 4 hours

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The cheapest and the most popular way of travel is by combo service. A number of companies offer it, with prices starting at just 520 per ticket.

You can choose trips with different departure stations in Koh Samui: Lipa Noi Pier or Nathon Pier, depending on where your hotel is located.

The whole trip consists of two parts, starting with ferry ride to Donsak Pier in Surat Thani. After the ferry, a bus or van will take you directly to Krabi Town or other destinations in Krabi, such as Ao Nang or Krabi Airport.

While you can buy tickets at the piers, we recommend booking them online in advance. Prices are the same, but at least you’ll get a guaranteed seat on the scheduled departure.

There are more than 100 available options, so here we’ve listed the fastest, the cheapest, and the most popular trips.

Departure Time	Departure Location	Arrival Time	Arrival Location	Duration	Transport Type	Operator
6:00	Phantip Travel, Koh Samui	13:30	Krabi Bus Terminal	7h 30m	Ferry+Bus	12Go Transport
11:45	Lomprayah Nathon Pier, Koh Samui	15:30	Krabi Lomprayah Office	3h 45m	Ferry+Bus	Lomprayah
12:00	Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier, Koh Samui	17:30	Ao Nam Mao Pier, Krabi	5h 30m	Ferry+Van	Van2Travel

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Koh Samui to Krabi by Flight

Price: from 4,000 THB
Transport types: flight
Operators: Bangkok Airways
Travel time: 50 minutes

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There are daily flights from Koh Samui airport directly to Krabi. The duration is just 50 minutes on average. If you’re looking for the fastest way to get to Krabi, this is the best choice.

After arriving at Krabi Airport, take a taxi or shuttle to your destination in Krabi (Ao Nang, Railay, or Krabi Town).