The distance between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui by taxi, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Koh Samui → Kamala Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Koh Samui (USM).
Bangkok Airways
Take a taxi to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Ko Samui.
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Drive to Don Sak Pier then take a ferry to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier.
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There are several options for getting from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui by taxi, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,160 ($32) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,850 ($105).
The distance between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Kamala Beach and Koh Samui by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx THB 3,850 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,160 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Kamala Beach and Koh Samui. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and arrive at Koh Samui (USM). The flight takes around 55min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.
Bangkok Airways fly between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and and arrive into Koh Samui (USM). These flights usually take around 55min.
The flight from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Phuket (HKT) and and arrive into Koh Samui (USM).
The closest major airport to Koh Samui is Koh Samui Airport (USM) (USM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Koh Samui. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a taxi to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Ko Samui. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around THB 5,410 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 10m | THB 3,850($105) | every 4 hours | 304km (189 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 30m | THB 5,410($150) | once daily | 358km (222 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 50m | THB 2,145($59) | twice daily | 346km (215 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 55m | THB 1,160($32) | every 4 hours | 324km (201 miles) |
Lomprayah
Seatran Discovery
Songserm
Raja Ferry
Phantip Travel
Greenbus Thailand
Bangkok Airways
The following major airports near Koh Samui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.