There are 3 way(s) to get from Koh Samui to Phuket
Fares and times checked on 12go.asia for a high-season departure. Book with Direct Ferries (form at the top of the page) or 12go.asia.
Operators and piers — Koh Samui → Phuket
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 1 departure from Koh Samui to Phuket by boat, run by 1 company: Lomprayah. The fare was €35 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 6 h 45.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | Boat | 1 | €35 | 6h 45min | Lomprayah Nathon Pier → Phuket Lomprayah |
| 12Go Transport | Minivan / bus | 6 | €27 | 9h 45min | Chaweng Transfer | Bo Phut Transfer → Kata Beach Transfer |
| Faiz Travel and Tour | Minivan / bus | 2 | €37 | 9h 40min | Chaweng Hotel Transfer | Bo Phut Hotel Transfer → Patong Kata Karon Transfer |
| TransBaanTon | Minivan / bus | 1 | €38 | 9h 45min | Koh Samui Hotel transfer → Phuket Bus Terminal 2 |
| Phantip 1970 | Minivan / bus | 1 | €21 | 8h | Phantip Travel Koh Samui → Phuket Bus Terminal 2 |
| Bangkok Airways | Flight | 20 | €89 – €314 | 4h 10min | Koh Samui Airport → Phuket Airport |
| Siam Scenic | Flight | 1 | €9581 | 1h | Samui Airport → Phuket Airport |
| Van2Travel | Private transfer / charter | 3 | €305 – €321 | — | Koh Samui Transfer → Phuket Airport |
| Nor Phuangphet Transport | Private transfer / charter | 3 | €296 – €648 | — | Koh Samui Transfer Private → Patong Transfer Charter |
| Firstplan Transport Services | Private transfer / charter | 2 | €241 – €268 | — | Koh Samui Transfer → Phuket Airport |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → Phuket Town · Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) → Phuket Town
Source: 12go.asia and Direct Ferries, checked on 7 October 2026 for a departure on 15 December 2026 (high season). Timetables and fares change with the season.
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Practical tips
Some island routes only run in the dry season (roughly November to April) or with fewer boats in the rainy season. Always search with your exact travel date.
Koh Samui can have several departure points. Read the pier name on your ticket and plan your transfer to it in advance.
Luggage is often loaded on deck or at the front of speedboats. A dry bag for your phone and documents is useful, and a seasickness tablet helps on open-sea crossings.
🛣️ The journey experience
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 1 departure from Koh Samui to Phuket by boat, run by 1 company: Lomprayah. The fare was €35 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 6 h 45.
In Koh Samui, boats leave from Lomprayah Nathon Pier; in Phuket they arrive at Phuket Lomprayah.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Koh Samui → Phuket
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 6 h 45 at the fastest and 6 h 45 for the median departure (fastest: Lomprayah). Times vary with the operator, the stops and the sea conditions.
Fares listed on 12go.asia (checked on 7 October 2026 for 15 December 2026) ranged from €35 to €35 per adult, with a median of €35. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Lomprayah.
Departure points listed: Lomprayah Nathon Pier. Arrival points: Phuket Lomprayah. The exact pier depends on the operator — it is shown on your ticket.
Search your date in the Direct Ferries form on this page, or compare the departures listed on 12go.asia. Check the meeting point and check-in time written on your booking confirmation.
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