The cheapest and fastest coaches from Koh Samui to Phuket
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Koh Samui to Phuket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Koh Samui to Phuket will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 buses that leave Koh Samui for Phuket every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 254 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:007h30Koh Samui12:30Phuket£161One-way0 changes
5:007h30Koh Samui12:30Phuket£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, flight and ferry for Koh Samui to Phuket
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Koh Samui to Phuket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £86.
Distance: 254 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry | Flight |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price | £112 Average Price |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Koh Samui to Phuket bus times
The table below shows live departures for Koh Samui to Phuket coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 Koh Samui | 7h30 | 12:30 Phuket | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Koh Samui to Phuket
Buses from Koh Samui to Phuket run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 16:00. The fastest coach covers the 254 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 254 km |
Average bus duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 5:30 |
Last bus 16:00 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: Phantip Travel from Koh Samui to PhuketYou can travel by bus between Koh Samui to Phuket with Phantip Travel for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Koh Samui to Phuket coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Koh Samui to Phuket by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Phuket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Koh Samui and Phuket
- 06:00-18:00
- Free parking available at pier
- Local food stalls and small restaurants near the pier
- Available at pier entrance
- Basic ramp access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local songthaews
- Ferry services to mainland
- 05:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Free parking available for passengers
- Food court and small shops selling local food and snacks
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public restrooms available
- Bus: Local songthaews and public buses
- Airport Bus: Airport Express Bus
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