Koh Samui to Khao Lak

Travelling by ferry is the only budget-friendly way of travelling to Koh Tao from Koh Samui. The ferry services run several times a day.   Lomprayah Catamaran Ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao   It takes around an hour and forty-five minutes to get to Koh Tao via the Lomprayah Catamaran ferry from Koh Samui. Transfer from your hotel to the pier in Maenam is included in the package. You will be picked up from your hotel ninety minutes before departure, although the timing may vary depending on where you are located in Koh Samui. When you reach the pier, you will exchange your voucher for a ferry ticket before you can board the ferry. There will be staff that will help you with putting the luggage on the boat, since the luggage is kept in the front to keep the aisles open.   There is ample seating and room for luggage on the Lomprayah ferry. Its boats are very well maintained. They are air-conditioned, include a sundeck and toilet facilities, as well as a small shop that sells food and snacks at reasonable prices. There are several TVs in the cabin on board that play movies during the journey to keep you entertained.   Seatran Ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao   Seatran ferry is comparatively slow and takes about two hours, but it is sturdier than the Lomprayah and can handle strong waves with more stability; it is ideal for people who tend to suffer from seasickness.   A transfer from your hotel to the pier in an air-conditioned mini-bus is included, and you will be picked up an hour before departure. The boats are air-conditioned as well with the same features as the ones mentioned above, including massage facilities, snack shop, and toilets.   Private Speed Boats to Koh Tao   You can also go to Koh Tao on a private speedboat, which is recommended for groups and families, or anyone who wants to travel on a time they want but when ferries aren’t available. Moreover, speedboats are not only faster than ferries but they also drop you right outside your hotel on Koh Tao. For rates or questions, please visit out private speedboat transfer to Koh Tao page.

You can save a lot of your cash by travelling with us, from Koh Samui to Khao Sok National Park via ferry and bus.   Koh Samui to Khao Sok by Bus and Ferry   The most economic way of getting to Khao Sok National Park from Koh Samui is by going on a bus and ferry.   The Koh Samui to Khao Sok services run everyday, throughout the week, and the journey takes a total of eight hours. Like our other transfer services, you will be picked up from your hotel and transported to the Nathon Bus Station in an air-conditioned mini-bus. At the station, you will claim your bus and ferry tickets for Khao Sok by exchanging your printed vouchers.   All the buses are spacious, comfortable, and air-conditioned. This trip begins with a short trip to the car ferry port where you will board the ferry and head to Donsak for the mainland port town. This crossing will take only an hour and a half. The ferry ride is also very comfortable and there is plenty of seating onboard the vessel, as well as an air-conditioned area, a sundeck, toilet, a shop with reasonable priced food and snacks; some ferries also have massage services on board. The ferries are very well maintained under strict Thai Navy regulations, and remain stable in harsh weather and strong waves. But the people suffering from seasickness are advised to take medication for it at least twenty minutes before departure.   Upon reaching Donsak, you will board the bus again and head to the Surat Thani Bus Station, a trip that will take a total of eighty minutes. At the bus terminal, you will switch your bus to continue your journey to Khao Sok National Park. During the switching, you will have half an hour to rest, relax, and buy food and snacks. The remaining journey to Khao Sok will only take three hours.

With our competitively priced transfers, going to Koh Lanta from Koh Samui via bus or plane can’t possibly get any easier.   To go from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, you will have to take a ferry from the Ao Nang. But for the larger leg of the journey, you can either go by land or by air; you can choose your mode of transport depending upon your budget.   Koh Samui to Koh Lanta by Bus   The cheapest way to get to Koh Lanta from Koh Samui is by bus. There is a daily bus service from Koh for Koh Lanta, but only one bus leaves per day, at 8 AM in the morning. First, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Nathon Bus Station. Then you will board the bus and head to Surat Thani City, which also includes a ninety-minute ferry ride to the mainland in Donsak. Both the buses and ferries are comfortable and air-conditioned, and the ferry has ample seating, sundeck, toilet facilities, shop for snacks, and even a massage service at times.   From Donsak, there will be an eighty-minute journey to Surat Thani, and then you will switch your bus and head to Koh Lanta. The time for changing the bus is thirty minutes, which gives you enough time to freshen up, use the toilet, and buy any food and drinks you need. The bus will then head to Ao Nang, from where you have to take a ferry to get to the island.   Koh Samui to Koh Lanta by Air   From Koh Samui, there is one daily flight to Krabi International Airport. This is the quickest way to get to Koh Lanta, and the flight only takes fifty-five minutes. The price of the ticket changes depending on the seat availability, and typically ranges between 3000 to 4500 Thai Bahts. Samuidaytours can get you the best rates for the tickets given our contacts at the airport.   From Krabi, you will take the mini-bus service to Koh Lanta, which will only take an hour, and then take the ferry to the island; the ferry ride is only a half hour long.   You can get in touch with us to get the best prices, updates, and ticket prices for flights from Koh Samui to Krabi, as well as for the connecting services to Koh Lanta.

If you want to go to Penang in Malaysia from Koh Samui, you can do so with our economic and budget-friendly services. You can book with Samuidaytours right now and avail our fantastic deals on all transfers.   If you ask us, we believe that the best way to get from Koh Samui to Penang is by travelling via bus and ferry. It is an affordable option that also allows you to see much of Thailand during your journey.   Note: Once you cross the border into Malaysia, remember the time difference is +1 hour from Thailand.   You can get from Koh Samui to Penang in Malaysia in any of the following ways:   Koh Samui to Penang by Bus and Ferry   There is one daily bus that leaves from Koh Samui for Penang in Malaysia, and it takes about twelve-hours to get there. The journey begins when you are picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned mini-bus and transported to Nathon Bus Station. At the station you have to exchange the printed voucher you have for the bus and ferry tickets—you can do this at the check-in counter. Then you will get aboard the bus for Hat Yai. From Hat Yao, the main transport hub of south Thailand, you will switch your bus and proceed with the journey to cross the Thai-Malaysian border at Sadao and get into Malaysia, moving toward Penang.   The bus ride from Koh Samui includes a ninety-minute ferry ride to get to mainland in Donsak. The ferries are large, stable, spacious, air-conditioned, and feature toilets and snack shop. They are well maintained and go through maintenance checks periodically under Thai Navy. The bus from Donsak will head to Surat Thani station, which will take eighty-minutes, and from that station you will change your bus for Hat Yai. The changeover time is half an hour, which allows you to freshen up, use the toilets, eat, and buy snacks if you want.   When you reach Hat Yai, you will have half an hour before you have to take the mini- bus and head to the Thai-Malaysian border. The journey to the border is forty-five minutes long, and it takes half an hour to get your passport stamped at the Malaysian border controls. You will come out at the Malaysian side of the border, board the bus, and continue the journey to Penang, which will take three hours.   Koh Samui to Penang by Train   The journey is initially the same as mentioned above till the Surat Thani station. When you reach Surat Thani, you will have some hours before the train for Butterworth arrives, so you can go around and explore the city, its nightlife, restaurants, etc. The train for Butterworth arrives at 2 am in the morning and only consists of Second-class sleepers.   The Second-class sleepers are rather popular as they help you save money that would otherwise be spent on hotel rents. The berths in the Second-class sleepers are arranged in dormitory style along a central aisle. The upper berth is cheaper by a 100 Thai Bahts, but it is also a bit narrow. Since it is a night train, your bed will already be made with fresh linen and curtains will be attached for your privacy. In the morning, you can fold the berths into seats.   When you reach Butterworth, you then have to begin the final part of the journey, which is a short ferry ride that will take you to Penang Island. (This is not included.)   Koh Samui to Penang by Air   Koh Samui does not have any direct flights for Penang, but if you want to travel by air, you can catch a plane for Kuala Lumpur and then get a connecting flight to Penang from there. For more details and prices, please feel free to contact us.

When going from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai, people who want a taste of Thailand usually go by buses and trains; but we also have flights available if you want to save your precious time.   Koh Samui to Chiang Mai by Bus and Ferry   The buses for Chiang Mai leave daily from Koh Samui, travelling through Bangkok. The journey takes around twenty-two hours in total, and the buses have both standard and VIP seats.   You will be picked up from your hotel in Koh Samui and taken to the Nathon bus station. The journey begins from Nathon with a short ferry ride, after which you take the bus to Bangkok. The bus will board the ferry separately. It will take ninety minutes to get to the mainland from where you will take your bus to Bangkok.   The ferries are spacious and sturdy enough to withstand strong waves, and are spacious with ample seating. They are air-conditioned, and also have facilities including restroom and a shop for buying snacks, drinks, and food. The ferry journey is very comfortable.   From the Mo Chit bus station in Bangkok, you will change your bus and begin the ten-hour journey to Chiang Mai. There will be signs, as well as bus attendants, that will guide you along.   VIP Bus   The VIP buses have fewer seats compared to the standard buses, therefore they have more room in them, are spacious, and the seats can recline more. The buses are also air-conditioned. On the VIP bus, you will get refreshments and snacks, the price of which is already included in your ticket. There will also be a bathroom on board the bus. You will also be served a hot meal when the bus stops for rest. The VIP buses travel overnight to Bangkok, from where you will switch to the bus for Chiang Mai. The services on the bus to Chiang Mai will be similar, and the journey will take eight hours.   Standard Bus   The standard buses also leave from Koh Samui at night, travelling overnight. The seats are comfortable with a reasonable space and a comfortable recline.   Koh Samui to Chiang Mai by Train   The train takes thirty hours to get to Chiang Mai; although this takes more time compared to buses, the trains are more comfortable, have a bed you can rest and sleep on, and also move around and stretch your legs.   Many tourists consider the train ride a must experience for people visiting Thailand. The train provides a good platform for seeing the beautiful scenery of Thailand, meeting like-minded fellows, having drinks and meeting other travellers to share experiences with.   The train leaves from Surat Thani, so the first leg of your journey is from Koh Samui to the train station. This takes between three to four hours, and the journey begins when you are picked from your hotel. The initial journey is the same as mentioned above, including a bus and a ferry ride. The train will head to Bangkok first, which will take fourteen hours, and then you will change the train and begin a thirteen-hour journey to Chiang Mai.   First Class Sleepers   The most comfortable ones among the aforementioned are the first class sleepers. They are secure, lockable, have air conditioning, sleeping compartments with two berths, and have clean beddings for both berths. Bathrooms are also available, situated at the end of each carriage: the bathrooms include fresh water shower as well. The passengers who are travelling alone will have to share the compartment with another passenger; if they want full occupancy, they will have to pay 500 Bahts extra. Both berths can be converted into sofas to recline and relax during mornings and evenings. If you are after comfort, luxury, and privacy, first class sleepers are for you.   Second Class Sleepers   Popular amongst youngsters and backpackers due to their affordability are the second-class sleepers; they also save cost on hotels. The berths are comfortable and structured in a dorm-style manner against the walls of the carriage, on the central aisle. The berth on the top is slightly narrow but it also costs 100 Thai Bahts less in price. There is ample room for the luggage as well. They are available in both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned carriages. The latter costs 200 Thai Bahts less. Your bags are safe on the train, but to be extra safe, keep your bags locked. When the journey begins, there are two seats facing each other, but they can be pulled together to form a bunk later on. The upper bunk folds out from the wall. The train staff will hook up curtains for privacy and also lay down fresh sheets on your berth.   Second Class Seats   The cheapest among all of them are the second-class seats; they are recommended for people who are on a budget. The carriages are modern and have air-conditioning and comfortable seats that can recline enough for you to sleep on. Light meals are also served on board.   Koh Samui to Chiang Mai by Air   There is one flight from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai per day, and the ticket costs between 6000 to 8000 Thai Bahts. The travel time is only two hours.   Another way to fly to Chiang Mai is to catch the flight through Bangkok. The first part of the journey takes an hour to an hour and a half, depending the type of airplane. You can find more details about this on our website, on the Koh Samui to Bangkok page. You have to reach the airport forty-five minutes before departure.   Once you arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, you can catch your connecting flight to Chiang Mai. Depending on the connecting flight you have booked, you may or may not have to go through security clearance again. In the former case, you will have to pick up your luggage and take a shuttle to the Don Muang Airport, situated on the other side of Bangkok; most domestic flights leave from there.   The flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai is of about an hour and a half. Travelling from Koh Samui to Chiang Mai by air, though two flights, will cost you between 4000 to 8000 Thai Bahts, depending upon the airports and flights.

Visa Run to Kota Bharu, Malaysia (3 days and 2 nights)   You can get your visa renewed with Samuidaytours stress free and relaxing three-day trip to Kota Bharu in Malaysia. The trip ensures that your time is put to good use, allowing you to shop and explore whenever possible.   It is not uncommon for people visiting Koh Samui to want to extend their stay. In the past, people had to leave Thailand to get their visas renewed and their stay extended, but now you can take the visa run directly from Koh Samui to the Royal Thai consulate in Kota Bharu in Malaysia.   Your Visa Run Journey The journey begins as you head to Raja Ferry pier in Lipa Noi and board the ferry to Donsak. From there you will be received by Herbert, a multilingual Austrian who has been living in Koh Samui for several years and runs these professional trips and visa runs. It won’t be wrong to say that he is a visa expert. From the pier, you will board a mini-bus, and the mini-buses will leave together for the Thai-Malaysian border.   You will reach your destination for the day in the evening and stay at a hotel on the Thai side of the border. Before going to sleep, your passport, paperwork, and visa fee will be collected and kept safe while you sleep to ensure you have everything you need to get your visa and to avoid accidents or loss.   The buses will leave early in the morning the next day, at 5 AM, and cross the Thai border as soon as it opens. During the crossing, you have to get your passports stamped as you leave Thailand and enter Malaysia. On the other side of the border, taxis will be waiting to take you straight to Kota Bharu.   You will be dropped at the KB shopping mall when it opens, and Herbert will take your passport and visa application so that they can be processed and stamped at the Royal Thai Consulate. Your passports will be returned to you around 2:30 PM, and then you will begin your journey back on taxis.   This is where the return part of your Koh Samui visa run begins. You will cross border back into Thailand where a mini-bus will be waiting for you. Given the ferry schedules, you will stop at Hat Yai for five hours to freely enjoy the nightlife and explore the area, go to clubs, enjoy the scenery, etc.   And at 1 AM, the mini bus will take you to Donsak so that you can take the 6 AM ferry back to Koh Samui. That’s all!   If you’re looking for a fast and efficient way to get a legal and long stay visa in only 42 hours, book your visa run from Koh Samui with Samuidaytours.   Disclaimer: The visa run transportation service is run by sub-contractors, and the cars have a First-class Insurance that covers damages and accidents to the sum of 500,000 Thai Bahts per person. Samuidaytours accepts no liability for claims above this amount and you join this journey by your own free will.

About Speed Boat Transfers   The Full Moon Party held on Haad Rin beach in Koh Phangan in Thailand is famous all over the world. It draws up to 30,000 people every full moon.   With such massive number of people heading to Koh Phangan for every full moon party, Koh Samui has various transfer services to transport people to the Haad Rin beach, but you might be wondering which of them is the best. The best one is, without a doubt, the speedboat; it only takes twenty-five minutes to get to the beach from Koh Samui.   The ferry services take you to Thong Sala, but the speedboats take you directly to the Haad Rin beach where the full moon party is held, which means that once you get there, you can start partying right away, instead of getting taxis from the pier in Koh Phangan and finding your way to the beach. The total cost of getting to the beach by either means is pretty much the same, but you save an hour approximately if you take the speedboat. Speedboats are also more convenient as they leave more frequently, about every hour, as compared to ferry services.   Travelling to the full moon party via a speedboat is very safe as well, as it is regulated by the Marine Police on both ends; they make sure that the boats follow all the safety protocols and do not overload with passengers.   Our team only includes sailors and staff who take the job seriously. They will ensure that you get to the Haad Rin beach for the party and back, safe and sound, so the only thing you will have to do is have a blast at the party. Please note that everyone will be required to wear a life jacket; seasickness medications will be available before departure (free of cost).   What you can expect at the Full Moon Party?   The Full Moon Party is a tradition that began in the mid 1980s, when a group of tourists arranged a get together with their friends to enjoy the beautiful spectacle. As the years passed, the number of people grew and now about 10,000 to 30,000 people visit the beach every full moon to celebrate.   The part actually starts at sunset, when revelers fill the one-kilometer beach, wearing swimsuits, full moon vests, as well as fluorescent body paint. The Haad Rin beach is also known as the Sunrise Beach, and it offers something to everyone. It is filled with open-air clubs and bars that play different types of music, alcohol bucket vendors, stalls of food, and a lot more. The party goes on until sunrise when you get to witness the beautiful spectacle that has become the beach’s namesake.   There is a lot to see in Koh Phangan as the locals entertain everyone with fire eating, juggling acts, and a permanent fixture that is the 30 feet tall, “Full Moon Party Haad Rin Koh Phangan” sign that is set alight during every full moon party. There will be a lot to eat and drink as the bars also serve barbecues, and there will be a lot of street food as well to keep you energized and fresh with party cocktails, buckets, and everything else.   The odds of your travel to Thailand are probably to be a part of the legendary Full Moon Party. Koh Samui is very busy during this time so it is better to plan ahead and make your that you, your friends, or your group, is able to get to Haad Rin beach quickly and safely.   You can do that by booking a speedboat with us so you can simply enjoy later. All you will then have to do is pick up an alcohol bucket, get body paint and glow sticks, and get the party started.   How Full Moon Party Speed Boat Transfers Work   Speedboats operate several times an hour, departing from 17:00 until 00:00.   - Hotel transfers are between 90 minutes prior to departure time. Please ensure you are waiting in your hotel lobby during this time. - Bookings are made for hourly departure intervals, e.g. booking 18:00 is an 18:00-19:00 departure time with a 17:00-17:30 hotel pick up time. - During peak times (19:00-22:00), due to passenger numbers and demands placed on hotel transfers, expect a waiting time of up to an hour at the pier before departure. - Return journeys back to Koh Samui operate between 01:00-07:00. Due to the nature of the evening, there is no booking return times due to the unreliability of passengers, and is operated on a queue basis. - During peak times (03:00-06:00) there can be waits of up to two hours for the return boat due to heavy demand placed on a limited number of speed boats – Please respect the boat staff during this time.

If you want to get a real taste of Thailand, head to Koh Phi Phi from Koh Samui through a well-trodden route that has ample nature and beautiful scenery. This beautiful location also served as the set for The Beach by Danny Boyle, and is a location that is frequented by tourists. Our budget-friendly services will get you there in a breeze.   There are many different ways of getting to Koh Phi Phi from Koh Samui, and the mode of transport you choose depends on your budget and your time.   There is one service that operates daily for Koh Phi Phi from Koh Samui, throughout the week. This trip takes a total of nine hours, heading from Samui island on the east coast to the Phi Phi island on the west coast; you will be required to change your mode of transport several times during the journey as it includes travelling by land and across water.   Koh Samui to Phi Phi by Ferry and Bus   The first part of the journey to Koh Phi Phi is by a ferry from Koh Samui. You will be picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned mini bus and transported to the Nathon Bus Station. Both VIP and standard tickets are available, and all the buses are fully air-conditioned. The chief difference between the two classes is reclining space, legroom, and the food and snacks that are served to the VIP guests. The bus will take you to the pier from where you will travel to Donsak on the mainland, a journey that will take ninety minutes, by ferry.   The ferry ride is also very comfortable and there is plenty of seating onboard the vessel, as well as an air-conditioned area, a sundeck, toilet, a shop with reasonable priced food and snacks; some ferries also have massage services on board. The ferries are very well maintained under strict Thai Navy regulations, and remain stable in harsh weather and strong waves. But the people suffering from seasickness are advised to take medication for it at least twenty minutes before departure.   From Donsak, you will continue the bus ride and head to the beautiful land of Krabi. You will have to switch your bus at Surat Thani city, where you will have half an hour to rest, relax, eat, and grab food and drinks for the remaining journey. Once you reach Krabi, you will take a mini-bus that will take you to Ao Nang. From Ao Nang, you will board a ferry that will take you to Koh Phi Phi.   Koh Samui to Phi Phi by Air   There is one daily flight from Koh Samui to Krabi that leaves at 12:20 PM. From Krabi, you have to take the mini-bus to Ao Nang, from where you continue to Koh Phi Phi on a ferry. The flight from Koh Samui to Krabi is only forty-five minutes long. The estimated cost of going to Koh Phi Phi via plane, mini-bus, and ferry totals 3500 Thai Bahts.

You can travel to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia and the home of the world-famous Petronas Towers, from Koh Samui in Thailand. Depending on your budget, the options include bus, train, or plane.   Koh Samui to Kuala Lumpur by Bus and Ferry   If you travel to Kuala Lumpur by bus from Koh Samui, it will take about eighteen hours. You will be collected from your hotel in an air-conditioned mini-bus that will take you to the Naton Bus Terminal. From there, you will take a bus to Hat Yai; the journey to Hat Yai also includes a ferry crossing to the mainland port in Donsak that will take only ninety minutes. The bus will continue toward Hat Yai from Donsak.   Once you arrive in Hat Yai, you will have half an hour to switch for the bus that will take you to the Thai-Malaysian border at Sadao into Malaysia, and then toward Kuala Lumpur. Hat Yai is six hours from the border. The journey around the border takes forty-five minutes, and getting the passport stamped for the visa only takes half an hour, at the Thai and Malaysian border controls; when that’s done, you will enter Malaysia and begin your seven-hour journey toward Kuala Lumpur.   All the buses stop at regular intervals, and include the usual facilities, are-conditioned and comfortable as well. The car ferry is sturdy, strong, and spacious, and able to stand strong waves. There is ample seating on the air-conditioned ferry, and the facilities onboard include restroom and a snack shop where you can buy snacks and beverages.   Koh Samui to Kuala Lumpur by Train   It takes twenty-two hours to get to Kuala Lumpur from Koh Samui via train. The first leg of this trip is to Hat Yai, which is the same as mentioned above. When you reach Hat Yai, you take a short taxi ride toward the bus station, and then take the bus to the train station, from where you will catch the train for the Sentral Station in Kuala Lumpur; this journey will take fourteen and a half hours. The train will have second-class sleeper seats, as well as seating carriages, available. It will reach Kuala Lumpur by early morning.   The second-class sleepers are recommended because the berths are comfortable and structured in a dorm-style manner against the walls of the carriage, on the central aisle. The berth on the top is slightly narrow but it also costs 100 Thai Bahts less in price. There is ample room for the luggage as well. They are available in both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned carriages. The latter costs 200 Thai Bahts less. Your bags are safe on the train, but to be extra safe, keep your bags locked. When the journey begins, there are two seats facing each other, but they can be pulled together to form a bunk later on. The upper bunk folds out from the wall. The train staff will hook up curtains for privacy and also lay down fresh sheets on your berth. The cheapest among all of them are the second-class seats; they are recommended for people who are on a budget. The carriages are modern and have air-conditioning and comfortable seats that can recline enough for you to sleep on. Light meals are also served on board.   Koh Samui to Kuala Lumpur by Plane   You can find direct flights for Kuala Lumpur from Koh Samui; Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Kuala Lumpur, is thirty-five minute or thirty-five kilometers away from KLCC. There are daily flights for Kuala Lumpur, and the journey only takes an hour and forty-five minutes. The price of the tickets is between 7000 and 11000 Thai Bahts if you fly with Firefly Airlines. Although this does not include a transfer to the Koh Samui airport from your hotel, you can book it with us separately.   With Samuidaytours, you can also find flights for Kuala Lumpur from Surat Thani Airport—sixty kilometer or forty-five minutes from KLCC. The flights from Surat Thani are cheaper and you can save between a 1000 to 35000 Thai Bahts. Although the flight is the same, the crossing to Surat Thani via bus and ferry adds another 3-4 hours to your travel time. Since getting to Surat Thani only costs 750 Thai Bahts, you save money overall, so this is the better option for people for whom time is not an issue. Besides, the transfer from hotel is included if you pick the latter.   When you reach Kuala Lumpur airport, you will come across taxi counters before you pass through the security. If you want to take a cab, you will have to pay in advance and get a voucher that you will show to the taxi driver. These taxis are run by airport and are the safer option. But when you exit the airport, you will also find unofficial taxi drivers with whom you can negotiate the price. They are not under airport administration, so there is no guarantee with them.   If you want to book a flight for Kuala Lumpur, or have any questions in general, feel free to contact us.

Visa Run to Penang, Malaysia (3 days and 2 nights) A visa run to Penang in Malaysia is required when your length of stay has nearly expired in your passport. Given the quality of shopping and nightlife, some people prefer the Penang visa run instead of the Kota Bharu one from Koh Samui. The Thai consulate can, at times, be rather strict, but if you are confident and have all the right paperwork with you, then there’s nothing for you to worry about.

The most inexpensive and affordable way of traveling from Koh Samui to Ao Nang are ferries and buses; they are very popular among travelers and tourists alike. But if you want a speedier way of travelling, without spending much time in transit, we offer you economic and cheap flights to Krabi as well as connecting services to Ao Nang.   Koh Samui to Ao Nang by Bus and Ferry   It takes about eight and a half hours to get from Koh Samui to Ao Nang by bus. You will be picked up from outside your hotel and taken straight to Nathon Bus Terminal; once at the terminal, you will exchange your printed voucher for the bus and ferry tickets. You will board the bus that will transport you to the ferry pier; both you and the bus will board the ferry, separately. It will take an hour and a half to get to the mainland from where you will continue your ride on the bus to Surat Thani city, which will be another eighty-minute journey.   To get to Krabi from Surat Thani, you will have to change your bus; the stay at Surat Thani will be for half an hour so you can use the toilet, freshen up, and buy snacks and food items for the journey ahead. Once you get to Krabi, you will have to change your bus one last time to get to Ao Nang; it will be a very short trip.   All our buses that go to Ao Nang are well equipped, comfortable, and air-conditioned. The car ferry is big and stable enough to withstand strong waves; it is also spacious, comfortable, air-conditioned, and has facilities like toilet and a shop for food, snacks, and drinks.   Koh Samui to Ao Nang by Bus and Ferry from Bangrak Pier   The journey is pretty much the same as mentioned above, except that you will leave from Bangrak pier. This journey takes six and a half hours only.   Koh Samui to Ao Nang by Plane   If you want to get to Ao Nang faster, you can also go by plane. There is one daily flight that goes from Koh Samui to Krabi, and it only takes forty-five minutes; the tickets costs 3200 Bahts. Although the transfer to the airport from your hotel is not included, you can book it separately. Do note that you have to reach the airport at least forty-five minutes prior to the flight. Once you land in Krabi, Ao Nang is only a thirty-five minute journey by bus.   To enquire about the flight, ticket availability, pricing, or for any other general queries, feel free to contact us.

If you are looking for ways to get to Koh Phangan from Koh Samui, you will find plenty of options to choose from with Samuidaytours.   If you want the most economic way to get to Koh Phangan from Koh Samui, then you should go on a ferry. All the ferry packages include pick-up from the hotel to the pier in Koh Samui and operate to either Thong Sala pier on the west coast, or the Haad Rin pier in the east coast of Koh Phangan. You can easily find taxis from where you will be dropped at Koh Phangan to proceed with your journey. You have many options to choose from, and your choice should be based on your hotel and location in Koh Samui, the time you want to leave, and your destination in Koh Phangan.   Seatran Ferry to Thong Sala Pier   Seatran is the ferry service that leaves from Big Buddha pier in Bangrak from the north east of Koh Samui. This pier is located near the airport and is close to Chaweng. The travel time with Seatran is only half an hour, and their boats include sundecks, air-conditioned cabins, open areas, and ample seating, along with toilet facilities and a shop with affordable foods and snacks.   Lomprayah Catamaran Ferry to Thong Sala Pier   The Lomprayah Catamaran ferry takes a mere twenty minutes to go from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. It leaves from the pier in Maenam, and is located in the middle of Koh Samui’s northern coastline. It is a professionally operated service with well-maintained boats that are air-conditioned, have plenty of seating, and include toilet facilities as well as a snack shop.   Haad Rin Queen Passenger Ferry to Haad Rin Pier   The Haad Rin Queen service departs from the Sunset pier, which is at the north east of Koh Samui; it is at a short distance from the Bid Buddha pier, so its location is ideal, given that it is close to both the airport and Chaweng. It goes to a different pier and is popular among tourists, travellers, and backpackers who want to head to the Full Moon Party. Although their boat is slow and takes around an hour to get to the beach, their tickets are cheap and make up for the speed. This service directly takes you to the beach so you won’t need Songthaews or taxis.   Private Speed Boats from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan   You can also charter an affordable speedboat to go to Koh Phangan, as they are ideal for larger groups. Koh Phangan has only two ferry piers so by chartering a speedboat your schedule becomes really flexible. You can leave from Koh Samui at any time you please instead of following a schedule. When you get to the beach, you will be dropped at the beachfront so no taxi or other mode of commute will be required. You can find more about this, including our rates, on our private charter page for Koh Phangan.

Koh Samui to Pattaya by Bus   The journey from Koh Samui to Pattaya takes about 14 to 15 hours. All the buses from Koh Samui leave from Nathon Bus Station. For Pattaya, the buses go via Bangkok. All the buses are fully air-conditioned and have both VIP and standard classes. The main difference between VIP and economy seats is the room to recline the seat, legroom, and the snacks/drinks served.