How to travel from Ko Chang to Koh Samui, Thailand

There are several options for getting from Ko Chang to Koh Samui by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 1,525 ($42) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,920 ($165).

The distance between Ko Chang and Koh Samui is around 769km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)

It takes around 16h 55m to get from Ko Chang and Koh Samui by ferry, bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Ko Chang to Koh Samui is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx THB 5,920 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Chang and Koh Samui is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,525 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Ko Chang and Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Chang and Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Chang and Koh Samui. The ferry typically takes around 20h 10m and departs twice daily.

Burapha, Yellow Bus, Bang Bao Boat and Boonsiri Ferry run the ferry services between Ko Chang and Koh Samui. Ferries run twice daily and take around 20h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Chang to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Ko Chang to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a ferry to Koh Samui Nathon Pier. instead which will take 16h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Chang to Koh Samui is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 16h 55m and will usually cost around THB 2,250 ($62).