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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Koh Samui to Phuket from various bus operators like Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry or Nara Travel for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$26

Sunday

$26

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$26

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Phantip 1970	7h 30m	10:00 AM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	5:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$26	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/25/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Phantip 1970	7h 30m	12:00 PM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	7:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$26	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Lomprayah		11:45 AM	Koh Samui	Na Thon	12:00 AM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 1	Economy	$33	A Bus from Lomprayah goes from Na Thon, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/25/2026 11:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal 1, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Phantip 1970	7h 30m	10:00 AM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	5:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$26	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Phantip 1970	7h 30m	12:00 PM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	7:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$26	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Lomprayah		11:45 AM	Koh Samui	Na Thon	12:00 AM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 1	Economy	$33	A Bus from Lomprayah goes from Na Thon, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal 1, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Raja Ferry	8h 0m	9:00 AM	Koh Samui	Ferry Port	5:00 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$23	A Bus from Raja Ferry goes from Ferry Port, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/27/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Raja Ferry	7h 30m	11:00 AM	Koh Samui	Ferry Port	6:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$23	A Bus from Raja Ferry goes from Ferry Port, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Phantip 1970	7h 30m	10:00 AM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	5:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$25	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Phantip 1970	7h 30m	12:00 PM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	7:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$25	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Nara Travel	8h 0m	10:00 AM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	6:00 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$30	A Bus from Nara Travel goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Phantip 1970	7h 30m	10:00 AM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	5:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2		Economy	$26	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
	Phantip 1970	7h 30m	12:00 PM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	7:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2		Economy	$26	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Koh Samui to Phuket via Surat Thani, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Phantip 1970
  
  9h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Koh Samui
  Nathon Pier
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Surat Thani
  Town
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Town, Surat Thani (Thailand) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
- Bookaway
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:40 AM
  
  Surat Thani
  Town
  
  5:40 PM
  
  Phuket
  Bus Terminal 2
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Town, Surat Thani (Thailand) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Phantip 1970	7h 30m	10:00 AM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	5:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2		Economy	$26	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
	Phantip 1970	7h 30m	12:00 PM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	7:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2		Economy	$26	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/29/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Koh Samui to Phuket via Surat Thani, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Phantip 1970
  
  9h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:00 AM
  
  Koh Samui
  Nathon Pier
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Surat Thani
  Town
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Town, Surat Thani (Thailand) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
- Bookaway
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:40 AM
  
  Surat Thani
  Town
  
  5:40 PM
  
  Phuket
  Bus Terminal 2
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Town, Surat Thani (Thailand) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Raja Ferry	8h 0m	9:00 AM	Koh Samui	Ferry Port	5:00 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$23	A Bus from Raja Ferry goes from Ferry Port, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Raja Ferry	7h 30m	11:00 AM	Koh Samui	Ferry Port	6:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$23	A Bus from Raja Ferry goes from Ferry Port, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/30/2026 11:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Phantip 1970	7h 30m	10:00 AM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	5:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$23	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Phantip 1970	7h 30m	12:00 PM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	7:30 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$23	A Bus from Phantip 1970 goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Nara Travel	8h 0m	10:00 AM	Koh Samui	Nathon Pier	6:00 PM	Phuket	Bus Terminal 2	Economy	$30	A Bus from Nara Travel goes from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (Thailand) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal 2, Phuket (Thailand) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Koh Samui to Phuket is $12 on 8/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Koh Samui and Phuket

See here how frequent the connections between Koh Samui and Phuket are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Koh Samui to Phuket. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Koh Samui and Phuket.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 22 buses from Koh Samui to Phuket, while Night sees the fewest connections between Koh Samui and Phuket, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Koh Samui to Phuket

Compare all providers like Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry and Nara Travel that travel 6 times every day by bus from Koh Samui to Phuket in one click! Book your bus ticket from Koh Samui to Phuket starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	12:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	158.0 miles
Bus Companies	Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Nara Travel and Lomprayah

Cheapest bus connections from Koh Samui to Phuket

Every day, 6 buses from 4 bus companies leave Koh Samui for Phuket: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$25

Saturday 07/25

$26

Sunday 07/26

$26

Monday 07/27

$25

Tuesday 07/28

$25

Wednesday 07/29

$25

Thursday 07/30

$25

Friday 07/31

$25

Saturday 08/01

$12

Sunday 08/02

$26

Monday 08/03

$27

Tuesday 08/04

$25

Wednesday 08/05

$25

Thursday 08/06

$26

Friday 08/07

$26

Saturday 08/08

$25

Sunday 08/09

$25

Monday 08/10

$32

Tuesday 08/11

$12

Wednesday 08/12

$25

Thursday 08/13

$26

Friday 08/14

$25

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Koh Samui to Phuket

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Koh Samui to Phuket, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Koh Samui to Phuket. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Koh Samui to Phuket, with $12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Koh Samui to Phuket

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Koh Samui to Phuket in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Koh Samui to Phuket, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Koh Samui to Phuket are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Koh Samui to Phuket

These are the most booked bus companies between Koh Samui to Phuket from our users.

Phantip 1970 from Koh Samui to Phuket

Here you will find the key facts about the Phantip 1970 bus route Koh Samui to Phuket:

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	7h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	12:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	7/8/2026

Nara Travel from Koh Samui to Phuket

Here you will find the key facts about the Nara Travel bus route Koh Samui to Phuket:

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	8h 0m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	12:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	7/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in Koh Samui and Phuket

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Koh Samui and Phuket.

Nathon Pier

Na Thon

Ferry Port

Bus Terminal

Ang Thong, Ko Samui District

Bus Stop

Bus Terminal 1

Phang-Nga Rd

Bus Terminal 2

Thepkrasattri Road

Thalang Bus Station

Thalang Public Health Office

Rassada Pier

Kamala Beach

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Koh Samui to Phuket? Compare all modes of transports from Koh Samui to Phuket.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Koh Samui to Phuket

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Koh Samui to Phuket? Or which bus companies serve the route Koh Samui to Phuket? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Koh Samui to Phuket bus

How much does a Koh Samui Phuket bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 8h 0m to reach Phuket. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Koh Samui to Phuket?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $33. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Phuket.

On average, how many connections are available from Koh Samui to Phuket each day?

Every day, the Koh Samui to Phuket bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Koh Samui to Phuket take?

The fastest bus from Koh Samui to Phuket is offered by Phantip 1970 and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Koh Samui to Phuket?

The earliest bus arriving in Phuket from Koh Samui starts at 10:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Koh Samui to Phuket?

The latest bus trip departing from Koh Samui for Phuket starts at 12:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Koh Samui Phuket route?

When traveling by bus from Koh Samui to Phuket, passengers can travel with Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry and Nara Travel. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Koh Samui and Phuket?

You can check all the direct connections between Koh Samui and Phuket by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry and Nara Travel.

What can I take with me on the Koh Samui to Phuket bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Koh Samui Phuket bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Koh Samui Phuket bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Koh Samui to Phuket on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Koh Samui to Phuket

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Koh Samui and to Phuket

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Koh Samui and to Phuket. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!