How to travel from Koh Samui to Karon Beach, Thailand

There are several options for getting from Koh Samui to Karon Beach by ferry, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around THB 1,200 ($33) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,850 ($105).

The distance between Koh Samui and Karon Beach is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Koh Samui and Karon Beach by ferry and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Koh Samui to Karon Beach is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx THB 3,850 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Koh Samui and Karon Beach is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around THB 1,200 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Koh Samui and Karon Beach. We recommend that you fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koh Samui and Karon Beach. We recommend that you fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Yes you can fly from Koh Samui and Karon Beach. 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 Karon Beach with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Bangkok Airways fly between Koh Samui and Karon Beach. Flights depart from Koh Samui (USM) and and arrive into Phuket (HKT). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Koh Samui to Karon Beach typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Koh Samui (USM) and and arrive into Phuket (HKT).

The closest major airport to Karon Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Karon Beach. 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.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Koh Samui to Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal then take a taxi to Ban Karon. instead which will take 6hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Karon Beach is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around THB 5,775 ($160).