How to travel from Koh Samui to Ao Phang Nga National Park, Thailand
The distance between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Koh Samui to Ao Phang Nga National Park by plane, ferry, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ao Phang Nga National Park → Koh Samui if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Phuket (HKT).
- Duration1h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costTHB 5,085($140)
Bangkok Airways
Ferry via Ao Nang Mcdonalds
Take a ferry to Ao Nang Mcdonalds, Railay Beach then Koh Yao Noi and then to Phang Nga Pier.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,650($73)
Multiple ferry operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Don Sak Pier then drive to Phang Nga Pier.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costTHB 980($27)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koh Samui to Ao Phang Nga National Park by plane, ferry, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around THB 980 ($27) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,085 ($140).
The distance between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park by plane.
The quickest way to get from Koh Samui to Ao Phang Nga National Park is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx THB 5,085 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around THB 980 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park. We recommend that you fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park. We recommend that you fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park. The ferry typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
Songserm, Lomprayah, Tigerline Ferry, Rock'n'Row Thailand and Long-tail boat run the ferry services between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park. Ferries run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park. Flights depart from Koh Samui (USM) and arrive at Phuket (HKT). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Bangkok Airways fly between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park. Flights depart from Koh Samui (USM) and and arrive into Phuket (HKT). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Koh Samui to Ao Phang Nga National Park typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Koh Samui (USM) and and arrive into Phuket (HKT).
The closest major airport to Ao Phang Nga National Park is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Ao Phang Nga National Park. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) 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 Koh Samui to Ao Phang Nga National Park. We recommend that you fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 1h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Ao Phang Nga National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around THB 5,085 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1h 60m | THB 5,085($140) | on demand | 313km (194 miles) |
Ferry via Ao Nang Mcdonalds + 3 similar | 8h 15m | THB 2,650($73) | once daily | 302km (188 miles) |
| Ferry | 8h 25m | THB 2,540($70) | once daily | 302km (188 miles) |
| Ferry and Taxi | 5h 35m | THB 2,470($68) | once daily | 304km (189 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 8h 20m | THB 1,850($51) | once daily | 316km (196 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 10m | THB 980($27) | every 4 hours | 270km (168 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koh Samui and Ao Phang Nga National Park
Ferry operators
Lomprayah
Songserm
Lomprayah
Tigerline Ferry
Rock'n'Row Thailand
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Bus companies
Phantip Travel
Airports near Ao Phang Nga National Park
The following major airports near Ao Phang Nga National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Ao Phang Nga National Park
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Ao Phang Nga National Park
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 126km (79 miles) from Ao Phang Nga National Park