How can I travel from Ko Samui to Phuket without a car?

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Phuket without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

How long does it take to get to Phuket from Ko Samui by bus?

Traveling from Ko Samui to Phuket takes about 7h 30m on average, but you can get there in as little as 7h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 155 miles (250 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Ko Samui to Phuket?

Ko Samui and Phuket are 155 miles (250 km) apart.

What is the most affordable way to travel from Ko Samui to Phuket?

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $22.

How much are the bus tickets from Ko Samui to Phuket?

The bus ticket costs $22 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $22 and $22, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

What are the best sights and things to do in Phuket?

Once in Phuket, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Sepak Takraw, Phuket Fantasea, Phuket Aquarium, Scuba Diving and Phuket Seashell Museum.

Ko Samui to Phuket Bus Tickets

Bus Ko Samui to Phuket: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$22

Average bus trip duration7h 30m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:30am

Distance154 miles (247 km)

Latest bus departure11:30am

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PTAV

5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Based on 2 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. PTAV ticket prices on this trip start at $22.00

TH bus companies: Virak Buntham, Capitol, Giant Ibis Transport, Phuket Smart Bus, PTAV, Champa Tourist Bus, Limobus Co. Ltd

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Ko Samui to Phuket.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ko Samui to Phuket.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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