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From Koh Samui to Krabi: A Complete Guide

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Flight Koh Samui – Krabi: advantages and disadvantages

From koh samui to krabi and back by intercity bus, transfer from koh samui  to krabi (or krabi – koh samui) – the best option.

• Taxi transfer Krabi – Koh Samui and back – good variant!

At first glance, a ticket on the flight Koh Samui – Krabi or Krabi – Koh Samui is the simplest and most logical option, as in Krabi and Koh Samui, you can find a small, but quite modern own airport with good transport accessibility. Also this option is the most simple due to the fact that in contrast to the Krabi Province, most of resorts of which is still located on the mainland (including the city Krabi town and some of the popular resorts of Krabi province), Koh Samui is still an island, so logical to assume that only allows you to make the necessary flight distance using only one kind of transportation – airplane.

However in real practice, air travel between Koh Samui and Krabi do not enjoy high popularity tourists, no locals. If you will use placed below the search form flight at the best price, you can see for themselves that the cost of airfare Koh Samui – Krabi unreasonably high for such a small distance and is, at best, about $ 100 one way. It should be borne in mind that only one flight is accomplished in a day, and not throughout the year, but only during the high tourist season.

Therefore, it is possible to encounter a situation where you will be offered a flight with a long transfer in Bangkok (sometimes more than 12 hours), which makes a way to get from Krabi to Koh Samui or back at all meaningless, even if you have budget more big  than average traveler’s budget (option with a change in Bangkok is worth  more than the direct flight is about three times and even more).

In the article “Koh Samui Airport: a detailed review” I wrote that the main reason for the high cost of tickets  – is Bangkok Airways airline a monopoly on flights to Samui airport, which is a privately owned airline. Perhaps the ongoing construction of a new state airport on Samui, sooner or later the situation will improve in this matter, and fly from Krabi to Koh Samui and Koh Samui to Krabi Airport, one day we will not only quickly (less than an hour), but also inexpensive.

Aircraft Bangkok Air – a quick but expensive way to get from Koh Samui to Krabi

Since Koh Samui – is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, the way to get to Krabi necessarily involves the use of big (passenger and cargo) ferry to Koh Samui one of the local ferry companies. This variant of overcoming the distance between Krabi and Koh Samui today is not the most affordable (ticket price 500 baht) and, moreover, can not boast of a record speed. Bus travel between these resorts a little – once or twice a day depending on the time of year.

The advantages for some can be attributed only to the fact that most of the way it will be possible to overcome the big tour bus, where you can recline your seat and take a nap a few hours, and your oversized baggage will be placed not on the lap or in the legs, as it is sometimes necessary to do for travel on thai minibus, but in bulk luggage compartment. A major shortcoming of buses is not too good of their schedule. For example, riding a bus from Krabi Bus Station at 11.30 am on the island of Koh Samui you’ll get only after six hours.

Intercity bus from Koh Samui to Krabi and back

This means that, firstly, almost the entire day of rest will be spent on the road (although if you try it in the morning for a quick swim, you can succeed in Ao Nang), and secondly, to the island of Koh Samui your bus arrives almost to the beginning of twilight. But at this time, all route songthaew on Koh Samui – is no longer a relatively cheap way to travel between the island’s beaches and its administrative center.  After sunset this already not cheap transport, but transport with a contractual price (same expensive taxi). You can find more information in the article “Public transport in Samui: routes and prices”.

Search for a hotel on the island in the dark is also not a pleasant occupation, of course, if you do not take care about it in advance and did not find himself a cool hotel at minimal cost by using below the search form and hotel price comparisons in the same room in different systems booking. The second bus from Krabi to Koh Samui generally uses a night ferry to the island, therefore in the way  to Koh Samui you need to be more than 12 hours. With the latter option, you can save on one night in a hotel, but personally I’d rather sleep on the beach of Koh Samui, than in a chair of night ferry.

There is also the option of using no direct buses, but bus routes with a transfer, for example, in Surat Thani. In this case, the total price of the route Koh Samui – Krabi will be calculated as the cost of the ferry between Koh Samui and the mainland (150 baht), the cost of transfer from mainland pier to the bus station Surat Thani (70 km, or from 150 to 200 baht), as well as a bus or Mini Bus from Suratthani to Krabi (150-170 baht respectively). Total obtain at least 450 baht, but it is better to calculate the amount of not less than 500 baht. Make this way (or reverse route Krabi – Koh Samui) in general, not too hard, but in a situation where there is a more convenient, described below is an option, I would not :).

To date, one of the most convenient options that allow fast and high quality service, is accessible from Koh Samui to Krabi in the opposite direction – the use of an organized transfer, which is a trip on a comfortable Mini Bus by land and overcome the offshore section of the way by speedboat or ferry.

When you are on Koh Samui, it is easier and cheaper to contact the office of one of the ferry companies. This is due to the fact that this companies do not only carry out passenger transportation between the mainland, the island of Koh Samui and the other islands in the region, but also organize full transfers from Koh Samui to other resorts, including Phuket, Krabi, on the  of Phi Phi  islands and Ko Lanta . The cost of a transfer from ferry companies is often the lowest, but it is not their most important advantage over other companies, which also offers a shuttle service between Koh Samui and Krabi.

Modern transfer bus of Lomprayah company

Option to transfer the ferry companies, such as Lomprayah, allows you to quickly get to your destination with a minimum of transport changes. Often it is not just the way to Koh Samui pier to the bus station, but the full path from the door of the hotel in Koh Samui to the door of the hotel in Krabi or Ao Nang. Those. ultimately this is a very convenient and efficient for the money option. The cost of such a full transfer in 2015 is 400-450 thai baht for use on the offshore section of the way conventional ferry and between 550 baht to 600 when using high-speed boats.

In the case of transfer in the reverse direction, i.e. when you need to get from Krabi to Koh Samui , often have to resort to intermediaries and to pay, though quite a bit ($ 2-3). To avoid such overpayment is also possible, but for this you should at least not be afraid to speak English (thai english) on the phone with the ferry companies on Samui, which will need to explain what day you want to make a way, at what time and from which the hotel you will need to pick up.

If you do not want to talk on the phone, you can simply go to any tourist information office in Ao Nang or to the seller excursions on the street. Overpayments will be, as I have already said a little, but it is desirable to specify initially all the conditions and choose the options that transfer will provide again the company Lomprayah or transport company in the region with a good reputation under the name Joint Ticket (transfer of 450 Baht per Mini Bus + ferry or 600 THB + Mini Bus speed boat).

Comfortable speedy catamaran of Lomprayah company

When choosing a trip to Koh Samui or Krabi, always remember that to be ready for the trip you will need about an hour before mentioned in the brochure departure time. This is due to the fact that the local Mini Bus takes some time for a detour hotels and collect all the passengers. As a rule, this will remind you of the time of purchase the transfer. For example, paying shuttle Ao Nang – Koh Samui with departure at 11 am, for you zaedut by 10:30 to take a small private bus station in the area of Krabi Town.

Sometimes on the streets of resorts (as in Koh Samui and Krabi) you can find more attractive offers in terms of cost of transfers between these resorts. You not must think that it is fraudsters. But there are some unpleasant nuances that may be encountered: a long crossing, repeated change of transport in transit and the possibility of landing in the wrong place on arrival, where have to go on an expensive taxi to the hotel. If you are not too scary, you can save money and take the risk, but it is advisable to look for a pre least some information about the carrier in internet.

I personally have had the experience. when I wanted to get from Koh Samui to Krabi and used the services of local companies the transfer. As a result, I was taken to the bus station Krabi only late in the evening. After 8 hours on the road. In a way it was a lot of transplants, about an hour I spent at the bus station in Surat Thani and about 5 kilometers, I was forced to go to an open pick-up truck on the floor, along with backpacks and other travelers. The bus was old and broke down several times on the road. On the other hand, it was fun and unusual! 🙂

Taxi transfer Krabi – Koh Samui and back

Another option, which allows you to quickly get from Krabi to Koh Samui or to make the return journey – the use of a taxi transfer from the Kiwitaxi . Of course, this option is not the cheapest, but in some situations it is ideal for travelers. The fare on the modern car taxi between the resorts can be found at the link above. It is important to understand that unlike the flight ticket, several people (four or more) can be accommodated in the vehicle. This means that the price for each transfer of the passengers will be very attractive.

And if you add the travel speed, comfort, the ability to choose the car class, install child seats, card payment, etc., the option at all remarkable. If you want to get from Krabi to Koh Samui, I advise you to book a taxi transfer from Krabi only to the Donsak pier. Because makes no sense to overpay for the car will go to the island with you, and then will come back (at your expense).I wish you a quick and comfortable travel from Koh Samui to Krabi, and no less pleasant transfers, allowing quick and inexpensive to get from Krabi to Koh Samui!

Thanks for the idea! What do you think, if I have 2 weeks in Thailand, I need to visit both islands or better to be in Phuket more (I have a flight to Phuket). Thanks!

It all depends on you. I can’t be in one place for a long time. especially when the weather is not very good ..

Ok, I will try 🙂

It is was really a good idea to spend our vacation right away in 2 oceans! Thanks for the idea and information about transport between Koh Samui and Phuket.

Thanks for the feedback. I hope you enjoy both relaxing in Phuket and relaxing in Koh Samui

Thanks for information! Really, I like Thailand because way from Koh Samui to Krabi or Phuket always easy

Indeed, there are no transportation problems in Thailand. Especially when you know how to find buses and ferries online

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Other popular destinations from koh samui.

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Other popular destinations from Krabi

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For the journey between Koh Samui and Krabi travellers have the option of either:

• Travelling independently via Surat Thani city, and from there taking a public bus to Krabi Town.
• Using a direct service from Koh Samui to Krabi town including all ferry and bus connections.

Ferry and Bus Times from Koh Samui to Krabi

There are currently 11 direct ferry and connecting bus services a day from Koh Samui to Krabi available to book online.

• The Lomprayah service is the fastest way to get from Koh Samui to Krabi.

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What makes a ‘direct service’ different to travelling independently is that it takes you from point to point by ferry and then bus from the ferry pier, cutting out the need for passengers to make their own way between the ferry port and the nearest bus station.

Independent Travel from Koh Samui to Krabi

The cheapest way to do the journey is to take the car ferry from Nathon in Koh Samui to Donsak ferry port. When you buy the ticket ask for a transfer from Donsak to Surat Thani city. From Surat Thani there are frequent buses and minivan services to Krabi.

The total journey time is 7 to 8 hours after departure from Koh Samui and it will cost from around 600 to 1,200 THB depending on which bus and ferry services you use. This is only slightly cheaper than taking a direct service and few people choose to travel independently rather than taking a quicker and less hassle direct service.

Option 1: Lomprayah Ferry from Koh Samui to Krabi

Lomprayah Bus Times from Koh Samui to Krabi

• Cost : 1,000 to 1,100 THB
• Journey Time : 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes.

Location of Nathon Pier

• The Lomprayah service to Krabi departs from Nathon Pier in Koh Samui.

Option 2: Phantip Travel from Koh Samui to Krabi

Phantip Travel currently operates 2 services a day to Krabi Town, with additional stops at Ao Nang and Ao Nam Mao Pier (for Railay) also available to book online.

Phantip Bus Times from Koh Samui to Krabi

• Cost : 624 THB
• Journey Time : 5 hours 00 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes

Location of Koh Samui Phantip Travel Office

The Phantip Travel service to Krabi departs from the Phantip Travel Office.

Arrival in Krabi

There are different arrival point in Krabi depending upon which service you use:

Arrival with Lomprayah

• Lomprayah Service : This service terminates outside the Lomprayah Office on Soi Maharaj, which is the main road through Krabi Town. Many shared taxis, including one which go to Ao Nang, stop near the Vogue Shopping centre which is also on the Maharaj Road only 600 metres away from the Lomprayah Office.
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Arrival with Phantip

• Phantip Travel: The final destination for the Phantip Travel service from Koh Samui is Krabi Bus Terminal , although it may be more convenient for some passengers to disembark the bus at Ao Nang Beach or Ao Nam Mao Pier (for Koh Phi Phi).
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How to get from Koh Samui to Krabi

Koh samui to krabi trip overview.

The most affordable and convenient way to travel from Koh Samui to Krabi is a ferry-bus combo. You can save a few hours by flying but it’s a more expensive route. Bring your camera and beach gear if you venture to Krabi so you can go exploring and enjoy some beach time. The best time to visit for weather is November through March, but June to October is ideal for those wanting to avoid the busy tourist season.

Travel Schedule Options from Koh Samui to Krabi

Taking a bus from koh samui to krabi.

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About the ride from Koh Samui to Krabi

If you're island-hopping escapades are over in the Gulf of Thailand, don't worry because new adventures are waiting on the west coast. 

Spend a few days in Krabi, famous for its glorious white-sand beaches and world-renowned rock climbing, before continuing to the Andaman islands like Koh Phi Phi or Koh Lanta. 

Krabi is an ideal gateway to these islands and a worthy destination in itself. 

There are four ways to cover the distance between Koh Samui and Krabi in Thailand: 

Bus + ferry 

Van + ferry

The transport option you book will likely depend on your budget, time and how environmentally conscious you are. 

The fastest way is to fly from Koh Samui Airport to Krabi Airport, taking under 1-hour, but this is also the most expensive option. 

If you're looking for a more budget-friendly choice, consider taking one of the bus/van and ferry combos. With these options, your journey can take anywhere from 4-8 hours, depending on the company you go with. 

Keep reading to find out which option is the best for you to get from Koh Samui to Krabi.

Five incredible things to do in Krabi

Krabi is the capital and main town of Krabi Province, which covers 4,709 km² – that's a lot of space and a ton of fun to be had. There seems to be an endless list of things to do in Krabi, but here are our must-do activities and places to visit:

Railay Beach: Nestled amidst limestone cliffs and accessible solely by boat, Railay Beach boasts secluded paradise vibes — but with a lot more people than you'd expect in an isolated place. Split into four beaches, Tonsai Beach is the hardest to get to and, therefore, the emptiest. 

Krabi Town Night Market: Looking for a cheap, authentic, and tasty dinner? The night market in Krabi Town is the place to go. And once you're full of juicy meat cooked on skewers, scour the endless stalls for unique art and keepsakes. 

Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua): You may question whether any view is worth climbing 1,237 steps, but Tiger Cave Temple and its panoramic views certainly are. Stand underneath the golden pagoda and Buddha as you soak up the endless Andaman Sea below.

Emerald Pool: Hidden in Thung Teao Forest National Park, the hunt for this gem is well worth it. The water is as vivid as its gemstone namesake and the perfect place for a refreshing swim. 

Rock climbing: Enthusiasts flock to Krabi for its world-renowned limestone cliffs, offering an exhilarating challenge for climbers of all levels. Conquer your trepidations and take on these natural marvels, rewarded with breathtaking vistas that surpass the trials of the climb.

There are four ways to travel between Koh Samui and Krabi: 

Bus + ferry

Van + ferry 

Here are the details of each:

Travel time: One hour

Starting price: $116

Not surprisingly, a plane is the quickest way to get from Koh Samui to Krabi. But with tickets starting at $116, it's also the most expensive. 

The flight is just under an hour, but you also need to account for the time it takes to get to/from the airports, plus the waiting time before and baggage collection, if you have any. 

Leaving from Koh Samui Airport, you'll arrive at Krabi Airport, a 20-minute drive from Krabi Town. 

By bus + ferry

Travel time: Four to seven hours

Starting price: $17

If you're looking for a more budget and environmentally friendly option, the bus and ferry combo ticket might suit you more. 

The first part of your journey will be a ferry from Koh Samui to mainland Thailand. The ferries depart from various ports around the island, so make sure to pick the one closest to your accommodation. 

The ferry takes 1-2 hours and arrives at Don Sak Pier in Surat Thani on the mainland. 

From here, you'll hop on your bus to continue your journey to Krabi, which ends at either the Krabi bus terminal or the operator's office. 

Bus times vary depending on the company you choose, but all offer a comfortable journey with air conditioning. 

By van + ferry

Travel time: Six to 8.5 hours

Starting price: $16

The van and ferry combo is very similar to the bus, although the journey times are slightly longer, taking 6-8.5 hours.

Like the other option, you'll first board a ferry to the mainland before getting in your minivan. 

The minivan may be better for those staying in Ao Nang or Railay, as it offers drop-offs here and in Krabi Town. 

Minivans are also a comfortable way to travel and, thankfully, have air conditioning. 

Travel time: Eight to ten hours

Starting price: $18

Looking for more choices when it comes to arrival and departure locations or pick-up times? 

Check out the minivan options that offer a service similar to the van + ferry tickets. You start by hopping on a ferry to the mainland and then continuing the journey to Krabi in a minivan.

Tickets start at $18.

What to expect from the journey from Koh Samui to Krabi

Getting from Koh Samui to Krabi will take a good part of your day, but with your journey beginning with a ferry ride, it feels more like an adventure. 

Wave goodbye to the islands in the Gulf of Thailand, which you can do from the deck of your ferry or your seat inside with air conditioning. 

And, of course, if you're taking a plane, you'll get a birds-eye view of all this instead. So, grab a window seat.

When is the best time to visit Krabi?

Chasing the sun? Head to Krabi between November and February. During these months, you'll have the glorious sunshine without the scorching temperatures that follow later in the year. Thankfully, humidity is also lower at this time. 

Just be aware that this is also the busiest time to visit Krabi. Good luck trying to get Railay Beach all to yourself!

Temperatures begin to climb in March and April, averaging 35°C (95°F). 

Then, from May to October, the rainy season begins. It's not all doom and gloom in these months. There's still sunshine, just with intermittent bursts of rain. On the bright side, prices tend to be lower, as are visitor numbers. 

How many days should you spend in Krabi?

Many people stay for 3-5 days, giving you some time to explore the different areas such as Krabi Town, Ao Nang and Railay. Plus, you can take day trips to the Andaman Islands, like Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.

Where should you visit after Krabi?

Krabi is the perfect jumping-off point for the islands off the west coast of Thailand. In 30 minutes, you can be on the paradise island of Koh Phi Phi. 

Or, if you're willing to venture a little further, Koh Lanta can be reached in 1.5 hours. Here, you can snorkel amongst corals, relax on the beach, explore the rainforest and kayak through mangroves.

Companies Operating from Koh Samui to Krabi

Average time

3h 45m - 4h 30m

Average price

Lomprayah was established in 1996 and operates a number of high-speed catamaran ferries and bus services between the islands of Thailand. Their ferries offer the quickest sea crossing in the Gulf of Thailand.

6h 30m - 8h

Jarinthon Tour (2553) is based in Thailand and provides shared minivan and ferry services in Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Phuket and Khao Sok.

Popular stations and stops in Koh Samui and Krabi

Departure stations in koh samui.

Nathon Pier Koh Samui

Koh Samui Transfer

Chaweng Beach Hotel Transfer

Bo Phut Beach Hotel Transfer

Lamai Beach Hotel Transfer

Arrival stations in Krabi

Krabi Town - Hotel List

Ao Nam Mao pier

Noppharat Thara Beach

Krabi Andaman Wave Master

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No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Koh Samui to Krabi. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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The ATR 42 / ATR 72 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Koh Samui to Krabi flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Koh Samui to Krabi?

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Koh Samui and Krabi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Koh Samui to Krabi?

There are nonstop flights from Koh Samui to Krabi on a daily basis.

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Krabi with an airline and back to Koh Samui with another airline. Booking your flights between Koh Samui and KBV can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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How to get from Krabi to Koh Samui in 2024

If you’re looking to travel from Krabi to Koh Samui , you will need to traverse the Malay Peninsula and cross from the west coast to its east coast of southern Thailand. As much as this sounds like an epic adventure, in reality, it’s quite a short and simple exercise.

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At its narrowest point, the distance between the two coasts is a mere fifty kilometers. This narrow section is known as the Kra Isthmus, but to get to Samui Island, you will need to cross a little farther south than this, where the peninsula is wider – starting at Krabi Town. 

Krabi Province has long been a favorite amongst travelers to Thailand. With delightful destinations such as Phi Phi Island, Railay, Koh Lanta, and Ao Nang all within easy reach of one another, it’s easy to see why.

If you have been visiting any of these places, and are now looking to head east to the beaches of Koh Samui in the Chumphon Archipelago, let’s have a look at the transport options available to you.

Krabi Town is the main administrative hub for Krabi Province, and most likely, you will either start your journey here or pass through en route. If you are already in town, it’s easy. If not, then it’s still easy, but you may want to travel to Krabi Town a day in advance to break up your travel times a little.

Travel by Minivan and Ferry

Perhaps the most common way to travel across to the east coast is in the ubiquitous tourist minivan, coupled with a ferry ride.

The vast minivan network is always an option.

To book your minivan to Koh Samui, you can have a chat with any of the small travel and tour agencies found along the roadside in any of the major tourist destinations within Thailand to buy tickets.

Alternatively, you can book tickets in advance. We recommend 12Go.com who list the largest range of transport options in Asia.

Most point-to-point minivan and ferry tickets will usually include a pick-up directly from your hotel, so there’s no need to traipse across town with your luggage or pay for a taxis.

Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island, so having a booking that takes you all the way to your hotel is the most convenient option, rather than being left to your own devices at Donsak Pier or your point of arrival on Koh Samui.

When booking, ask where the drop-off point in Koh Samui will be, will you be dropped at your new hotel? This may cost a little extra, but it will save the headache of trying to arrange transport when you arrive at Na Thon Pier.

There are a few options for ferry transfers when it comes to this leg of the trip.

• The fastest option is the Lomprayah ferry. These high-speed ferries are passenger only and are the more expensive of the ferry options.
• The boats operated by Seatran Discovery and Raja ferry companies are slower and ticket prices are cheaper. These ferries also take vehicles on board. 

The beginnings of these minivan journeys can seem a little chaotic to the uninitiated – but relax, the driver knows where you are going, and you will get there.

Occasionally, the van which picks you up at your hotel may not be the vehicle in which you traverse the peninsula – they may pick people up from several hotels, and then transfer everyone to a different minivan for the rest of the journey.

The drive across to the other side will take a little under 3 hours.

When you reach the other coastline, you will find yourself two hundred kilometers to the north-east at Donsak Pier, in Surat Thani Province.

You just need to cross seventy kilometers of ocean, and you will be on Koh Samui. The door-to-door minivan service will also include the car-ferry.

If the ferry is very busy, take a photo of your minivan’s number plate, so you ensure you get back to the correct one when you arrive at the pier in Samui. 

There is also a public bus service which runs between Krabi Town and Koh Samui. These are usually larger buses rather than minivans that depart from Krabi Bus Terminal and include the ferry ticket.

Some of the larger buses will also offer a pick-up from Ao Nang, the closest tourist area to Krabi Town. 

The ticket price should be a little lower than the tourist minibuses, but be aware that once you arrive at the pier in Koh Samui, you will then need to arrange transportation to your hotel. This will probably involve haggling with a taxi or tuk-tuk driver, and unless you speak Thai, you may struggle to get the price down.

If you are travelling in a group, or are less concerned about your budget, then there is also the option of a private transfer. These more spacious and luxurious vehicles will offer a more comfortable journey, but do come with a slightly higher price tag.

Private transfers give you the benefit of flexibility – you can leave at a time that suits you, just make sure your departure time also fits with the ferry schedule from Donsak Pier.

With your own driver, you can also choose to stop wherever and whenever you please. You will also be picked up from your hotel, so there is no need to make your own way to the bus station.

Different vehicles will be available to suit the size of your party. The drawback with the private transfer is that often they will only take you as far as Donsak Pier, make sure you ask when you are booking. If they only drop you at the ferry, you might like to arrange your transfer on arrival to your hotel before you travel. Most hotels will do this for you.

For the more intrepid, or those on a shoestring budget, there is also a night ferry to Koh Samui. The night ferry leaves from Surat Thani Night Boat Pier rather than from Donsak Pier, and arrives in Nathon, on the west coast of Koh Samui.

Although this is not the most luxurious option, it can be the cheapest way, as besides a cheaper ticket, you will also save money on a night’s accommodation. Another benefit of the night ferry is that it also gives you more daylight for exploring Thai culture, rather than sitting on a bus in the midday heat.

The night ferries are for the most adventurous, they are basic wooden vessels, and you will sleep on the top deck.

For this night ferry, you can leave Krabi much later than with the other options, and you can travel to Surat Thani town by public bus or minivan too. The night ferry leaves at 11:00 pm and will arrive at Nathon pier at 5:30 am. 

They have recently relaunched some direct flights between Krabi International Airport and Koh Samui Airport; the journey is under one hour and will cost about $100.

At 3 to 4 times the price of the van and ferry combo it you do need to factor in getting and from the airports and arriving at least 60 minutes before your flight departure so the whole trip could take up to 3 hours door to door.

Check the Bangkok Airways website, as they are the owners and sole operators of flights from Samui International Airport.

Getting to Krabi Town

If you are starting your journey from elsewhere in Krabi Province, the journey to Samui is still pretty straightforward.

From Phi Phi, you will first need to get a ferry across to Krabi Town. The ferries run regularly every day, but ensure your ferry time syncs with your bus departure time from Krabi Town.

From Koh Lanta, you can easily get a transfer to Krabi Town via road and car-ferry. Travel time from Lanta to Krabi Town is around 90 minutes in total.

From Railay to Ko Samui

If you are on Railay, then you will need to jump in a long-tail boat to get back to Ao Nang or Krabi Town, before heading to the departure point for your vehicle to Samui.

While you can travel from these other Krabi locations to Samui in one day, some people prefer to travel into Krabi Town the day before to break the trip up a little. This is definitely a good idea if you plan on hitting the road early to reach Samui in time for a sunset gin & tonic. 

So, while travelling coast-to-coast in Thailand is not the epic journey it can be in other countries, it’s a great way to get out of the prime tourist locations and watch rural Thailand slide by the windows. Charge your devices, put some tunes on, and watch as Krabi’s dramatic limestone karsts are slowly replaced by rubber and coconut plantations as you travel east. Enjoy the journey, but enjoy the destination more…

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About the author: Richard (Rich) Reardon is a freelance writer and scuba diving instructor from England and now lives in Southern Thailand. “I have spent the last twenty years travelling and working throughout South East Asia. For around half of that time, I’ve been based in Thailand. Thailand stole my heart, and I hope my writing will encourage you to find out why!”

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How to go from Krabi to Koh Samui

So, you’re looking to swap west coast for eastern islands? The jungle-topped karst peaks of the Andaman for the boulder-spotted white sands of the Thai Gulf? Look no further than this guide. It runs through all the main ways you can go from Krabi to Koh Samui. It’s a trip that’ll take you through more than 124 miles of rural countryside and sloshing sea, navigating rubber plantations and jungles and mangroves and coastline on the road from A to B. Alternatively, you could skip all that and go by air, but only if the budget allows.

Krabi to Koh Samui by plane

Time – 50 minutes Price – $80+ Comfort – 5/5

Roll off the runways of Krabi Airport and you’ll be touching down in Koh Samui before the hour is through. Yep, it’s a mere 50 minutes in the air when you hop from town to isle by plane. It’s by far the fastest option on the route, and certainly the one to go for if there’s simply no time to waste before lazing on the sparkling sands of Chaweng Beach.

Kick back for 50 minutes on a flight between Krabi and Koh Samui to do this 124-mile trip in as little time as possible.

Of course, the added speed and comfort of a flight means you’ll pay extra for the luxury. In fact, hopping on a plane across to the island will usually leave you at least $80 lighter. Thankfully, Bangkok Airways – the only carrier running the route – have free checked bags (20kgs) as standard. What’s more, you can keep costs low by booking well in advance through ticketing services like 12Go.asia .

Bear in mind that there’s only a single flight per day. It’s usually wheels up at around 1.45pm, which means you won’t have to worry about getting to the airport super early. What’s more, the departure time makes it possible to connect through Krabi from the Andaman Islands of Phi Phi and Koh Lanta to catch a flight. Remember: The air link between Krabi and Koh Samui only runs during Thailand’s dry season. There are simply no planes going between May and late October.

Krabi to Koh Samui by bus and ferry

Time – 4.5 to 7 hours, depending on your choice of ferry Price – $21-30 Comfort – 3/5

The combo of buses and ferries lets you stick to solid ground and wavy seas the whole way from Krabi to Koh Samui. It’s by far the most popular way to get from the port town to the paradise island. That’s not only because there are limited places on the single flight, but also because the cost of taking this route is just a fraction of a plane ticket – you’re looking at just over $20 on average!

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to picking a company to go with. Perhaps the best-rated option is Lomprayah. They run large, air-conditioned VIP buses across to the far Thai Gulf coast, taking two hours. Then you get to hop on a fast catamaran, which goes between Tapee Pier in Surat Thani and Samui’s Nathon Pier in 55 minutes.

If you can, get the catamaran ferry that’s run by Lomprayah – they are the fastest and most comfortable boats on the route between Krabi and Koh Samui.

The next-fastest choice are the high-speed boats with Seatran Discovery. They have total travel times in the region of five hours. Finally, you’ve got the standard ferries operated by Phantip 1970 and Songserm. Those are the slowest of the lot and they don’t have same modern seating areas and facilities as their competitors. However, they will typically boast the cheapest tickets of all. Both of the slower options leave from Donsak Pier.

12Go is usually the best tool to use when planning a trip to Koh Samui from Krabi using a mix of buses and boats. It’s got a simple search tool that lets you compare the prices and services of all the various operators. You’ll also be able to add on transfers to the bus station from hotels in Ao Nang or Krabi Airport at just the click of a mouse.

Krabi to Koh Samui by private taxi and ferry

Time – 3.5 to 4 hours Price – $215+ Comfort – 4/5

Don’t be put off by the soaring price tag – the rate for a taxi from Krabi to the piers of Donsak or Surat Thani is quoted for the whole vehicle. What’s more, book your ride through 12Go.asia , and you can score packages that include tickets for the ferry crossing over to Koh Samui. The upshot? This might be the way to go if you’re traveling as a family or a group and can split the cost between multiple passengers.

A private taxi might cost more, but you can share the fare with your travel group and enjoy extra comfort levels in air-conditioned vehicles en route.

One of the great bonuses of having your own driver and wheels for the trip overland to the gulf is that you can get a pickup pretty much anywhere in Krabi you choose. That’s perfect for anyone jetting into the runways of Krabi Airport. And it’s great if you’re staying out by the turquoise seas of Ao Nang Beach to the west of the town proper.

In addition to door or terminal collections, it’s possible to ask taxis to stop along the way. In fact, you’re allowed pitstops of up to 30 minutes, which means photo breaks beneath the karst mountains of the Than Bok Khorani National Park as you cruise out of Krabi, or lunches of coconuts and pad Thai along the 44 highway towards Surat Thani.

Thailand has two very different coastlines, and Krabi and Koh Samui offer a taste of both. Head through the wild jungles and rolling plantations of rubber trees that cover the Land of Smiles from west to east and you’ll be able to enjoy the delights of Chaweng Beach and authentic Bophut Village after around four hours of travel. Fly that way and you can do this trip in a mere 55 minutes. It’s up to you!

Krabi to Koh Samui FAQ

Certain bus and ferry combinations can help keep the outgoings around the $20 mark on the road from Krabi to Koh Samui. The best way to find them is to check out 12Go.asia . You just need to enter your travel dates and search. Viola: You get to compare all the offerings from different companies running minivans, VIP coaches, catamarans, and ferries on the route.

It’s possible to cruise over the Land of Smiles at 30,000 feet to smash this journey in less than an hour. That’s because Bangkok Airways run a daily flight between Krabi Airport and Koh Samui Airport. It departs at 1.45pm and arrives in Samui at 2.35pm. On the downside, this is the most expensive way to travel by a long shot. Moreover, flights only run during the high season months from November to May.

First, choose between air or land links. Flights take less time but are pricier, and there’s only a single departure each day. If you’re staying on solid ground, you’ll then need to settle on a package with a tour provider. Lomprayah’s VIP buses and catamaran boats are probably the most popular, but you can also book connections on high-speed ferries with Seatran Discovery, or slower normal ferries with Songserm. The whole lot can be compared using 12Go.asia’s online search portal .

That really depends on how you’re planning on going from the beaches of the Andaman Sea to the sands of the Thai Gulf. You can jet off from Krabi Airport and be touching down in Samui in under one hour if you travel by plane. Alternatively, overland links that combine minibuses, VIP coaches and ferries to the island’s various piers can take anywhere from four to seven hours.

There is no ferry all the way from Krabi to Koh Samui. The first step to getting on a boat to where you’re going will be a drive right across the middle of southern Thailand. It means crossing rural regions of palm jungles, karst mountains and rubber trees for around 120 minutes. Only then will you reach the pier. The crossing time from there depends on which ferry you’ve chosen. Lomprayah’s catamarans do it in about 55 minutes to 1.5 hours. Other boats can take two hours or more.

You sure can. Bangkok Airways have a monopoly on the route, but they still sell tickets for the relatively reasonable price of $80-100, including a single item of checked baggage per passenger. From runway to runway, the flight is about 55 minutes. Departures are in the early afternoon, meaning you’ll emerge from the arrival hall in Koh Samui around 4pm. Flights aren’t available in the low season, and it’s always wise to book in advance for the high season via 12Go.asia .

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How to Go from Krabi to Koh Samui

Y ou have a variety of options when it comes to traveling from Krabi to Koh Samui in Thailand and the decision that you’ll take will be about speed and convenience or cost. This is a well-traveled route and there are plenty of options for transport.  The great news is that because this is a well-traveled route there are combination tickets available, so you don’t have to worry about missing connections!  This guide covers you whether you’re going from Krabi to Koh Samui or Koh Samui to Krabi as you’ll need to know the best way to travel between these two destinations.  There are several options for transport between Krabi and Koh Samui, but what’s the best way to go from Krabi to Koh Samui?  And what are the options for traveling to Koh Samui from Krabi?  Here’s our guide on how to get to Koh Samui from Krabi.

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Easiest Way from Krabi to Koh Samui

The cheapest way to get to Koh Samui from Krabi is to take the combined Bus + Boat ticket – all connections are guaranteed. And it’s really easy.

When you’re traveling in Thailand, you’ll find (as we do) that you spend an inordinate amount of time crisscrossing the country to get to your next destination. However, as the major routes are pretty well traveled now, they are well covered by transport providers.  And as time has gone on, the routes are much, much better served by combination tickets, which means that you don’t have to worry about missing transit connections!

Where is Koh Samui

Koh Samui is an island off the east coast of Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand.  It’s located in the Chumphon Archipelago and is Thailand’s second-biggest island (after Phuket).  It’s about 260 kilometers (161 miles) between Koh Samui and Krabi.

How to Go from Krabi to Koh Samui – Transport Options

In this guide on how to go from Krabi to Koh Samui, we’ll cover the fastest way to travel from Krabi to Koh Samui, the easiest way to go to Koh Samui from Krabi, and the cheapest way to get to Koh Samui from Krabi, as well as the most fun way to get to Koh Samui from Krabi.  There are several routes that you can take from Krabi to Koh Koh Samui, and it will take you from about an hour up to 5 hours to travel from Krabi to Koh Samui. 

How to get to Koh Samui from Krabi

For transport from Koh Samui to Krabi, then you have several options.  I’ll start with the easiest and most traveled route, which also happens to be the cheapest and will work up to the quickest and most expensive.

Combined Tickets Buses + Ferries from Krabi to Koh Samui

The easiest way to travel this route is to take a combined van (or bus) and ferry ticket.  It means you’ll get picked up from your accommodation in Krabi and dropped off at your hotel in Koh Samui.  The combined ticket also means that you CANNOT miss the connection.  Easy peasy.

Buy a combo van + ferry ticket from Krabi to Koh Samui here.

There are options from Krabi Town or Ao Nang.  And then there are options to take the speedboat or the ferry.  Speed means more expensive, but only slightly.  Some of the operators also run large buses rather than vans, which is a little cheaper, but slower.

The first van/bus of the day leaves Krabi at 08:00 (but most leave at 09:00) and the last one leaves at 13:30.  This type of trip takes between 3 hours and 45 minutes to 5 hours, depending on which option you go for.

Select options and book tickets to Koh Samui from Krabi here.

The vans pick you up from your hotel in Krabi and take you to the ferry port at Donsak Pier (to the east of Surat Thani), where you’ll be taken straight to the ferry port.  The ferry from Donsak Pier then takes you to the island of Koh Samui.  Some boats will take you to Na Thon Pier, others will take you to Lipa Noi Pier.  Some tickets include a transfer on Koh Samui (and some don’t).  We opted for one that didn’t as we were renting motorbikes once we arrived on the island.

Book a combo ticket from Krabi to Koh Samui here.

Flight from Krabi to Koh Samui

This is the fastest way to go to Koh Samui from Krabi, however, you will need to factor in getting to the airport in Krabi.  Krabi airport is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from the center of Krabi town and you can easily take a songthaew, bus, or taxi from Krabi Airport to the city in about 17 minutes.  You can pre-book a  private transfer to Krabi Airport from Ao Nang or Krabi with Welcome pickups here.

If you take a taxi from Krabi to the airport, then you’ll need to negotiate (although it should cost around 350 THB, depending on where you’re leaving from).  You can also take a public bus, there are several routes that run to Krabi Airport from Ao Nang, from the bus terminal, and from Krabi town center, they take about 30 minutes, and run from 06:00 to 00:00.  These public buses cost 90 THB and run every 30 minutes or so.

There is one flight a day that goes from Krabi to Koh Samui and it takes about an hour.  Seats are obviously limited, with just one plane. It’s operated by Bangkok Air and you can reserve your seats here.

The flight to Koh Samui from Krabi leaves at 14:00.  Book your tickets early to guarantee your travel dates.

Arriving on Koh Koh Samui

Ferries to Koh Samui arrive either at Na Thon Pier or Lipa Noi Pier – check carefully where yours arrives when planning onward travel, especially if you’ve bought a ticket that doesn’t include an onward transfer.

The quickest way to get from Krabi to Koh Samui

The quickest way to get from Krabi to Koh Samui is to fly.  Even taking into account transfer times at both ends and check in this is still the quickest way to go.  There’s only one flight a day, so you’ll want to book your ticket asap.

The easiest way to go to Koh Samui from Krabi

While flying is quick, you’ll still need to arrange transport at either end and sit around waiting after check-in.  The easiest way to go from Krabi to Koh Samui (in my mind) is to take a combo bus and ferry ticket.  The combo ticket means that you can’t miss the connection.  Book a bus and ferry ticket to Koh Samui from Krabi here.

The cheapest way to go from Krabi to Koh Samui

The cheapest way to get to Koh Samui from Krabi is to take a bus + ferry combined ticket  – reserve your seats here.

The best way to go from Krabi to Koh Samui

Getting picked up from your hotel and dropped at your hotel at the other end, as well as having a confirmed connection means, for me, that the combo bus and ferry ticket is the best and easiest option.

Map of Transport Options for Krabi to Koh Samui

You can see the full map for Krabi to Koh Samui  here

Popular Routes in Thailand

Want to know more about different forms of transport in Thailand? Our guide to Thailand transport is here. And here’s how to travel some of the popular routes around Thailand, your options, and how we did it.

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Final Words on How to Go from Krabi to Koh Samui

This is an easy route to travel in Thailand.  Whether you choose to go for the quick option and fly, or the cheapest (and to my mind) easiest option, with the van/bus and ferry option, you don’t need to worry about this trip, just remember to book tickets in plenty of time to get your preferred travel departure time!

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