How to travel from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui, Thailand

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.

4 routes found

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 SamuiKamala Beach if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Koh Samui (USM).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,850($105)
Operated by

Bangkok Airways

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Taxi and Ferry

Take a taxi to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Ko Samui.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 5,410($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Don Sak Pier then take a ferry to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,160($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui

Compare travel optionsbetween Kamala Beach and Koh Samui

Transport options from Kamala Beach to Koh Samui
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
THB 3,850($105)
every 4 hours304km (189 miles)
Taxi and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 30m
THB 5,410($150)
once daily358km (222 miles)
Bus and Ferry7h 50m
THB 2,145($59)
twice daily346km (215 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 55m
THB 1,160($32)
every 4 hours324km (201 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kamala Beach and Koh Samui

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Airlines

Airports near Koh Samui

The following major airports near Koh Samui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

USM
Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Koh Samui
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Koh Samui
HDY
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
International Airport
Distance
289km (179 miles) from Koh Samui