Koh Samui to Phuket Transfer 2026: Ferry, Speedboat & Van Prices

By TourKro Travel Desk · Thailand DMC & local tour operator · Updated 4 Nov 2026

Going between Koh Samui and Phuket? TourKro has 3 ways to do it, from shared vans and ferries to private cars. Here are the prices in rupees, how each works and which one to take.

All options and prices

The options in detail

• Phuket Hotel To Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Van + Ferry: With hotel pickup, by van, ₹4,950 per person.
• Phuket Hotel to Donsak Pier (koh Samui) Private Transfer (One Way): Private, With hotel pickup, one way, ₹18,000 per vehicle.
• Phuket Hotel to Donsak Pier (koh Samui) Private Transfer (One Way) + SIC Ferry for Koh Samui Nathon Pier + Nathon Pier to Koh Samui Hotel (Chewang Beach): Private, With hotel pickup, by ferry, one way, ₹900 per person.

Popular things to do in Phuket after you arrive

• Phi Phi Islands (from ₹17,790)
• James Bond Island (Phang Nga Bay) (from ₹9,900)
• Gun Shooting Range Phuket (from ₹17,100)
• Hanuman World Phuket (from ₹7,650)
• Phi Phi and Bamboo Island (from ₹168,750)

Shared, private or ferry: which to choose?

• Shared: good value for one or two people with light bags.
• Private: best for families, elders and big luggage.
• Ferry or speedboat: the sea crossing; Premium and First class have better seats and fewer people. Seas are calmer from November to April.
• Luggage: one big bag and one small bag per person is normal; tell us about extra bags.

About Koh Samui

Getting there (Koh Samui): Samui Airport (USM) has flights from Bangkok and a few other cities; or fly to Surat Thani and take the ferry from Donsak pier (about 1.5 hours).

Where to stay (Koh Samui): Chaweng for nightlife and shopping, Lamai for a quieter town, Bophut and Choeng Mon for boutique resorts.

About Phuket

Getting there (Phuket): Phuket International Airport (HKT) has direct flights from several Indian cities and frequent flights from Bangkok (about 1 hour 20 minutes).

Where to stay (Phuket): Patong for nightlife and shopping, Kata and Karon for families, Kamala and Bang Tao for upscale resorts, Phuket Town for culture and food.

What happens on the day

1. We send the pickup time and the driver’s or counter details on WhatsApp the day before.
2. Be in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the pickup time; shared vans collect several hotels on the way.
3. For the sea crossing, your luggage is tagged at the pier and loaded for you; keep valuables and medicines in a small bag.
4. On arrival you are dropped at your hotel or the agreed point. Keep the voucher on your phone until the end.

Booking tips

Book at least a day ahead and share your flight or hotel details on WhatsApp. For early flights, choose a private transfer: shared vans run on fixed times. Pay in rupees; the voucher comes on WhatsApp.

Ask the price for your date on WhatsApp

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Koh Samui to Phuket transfer?

It starts at ₹900 on TourKro, depending on class and shared or private.

Is the return trip the same price?

Usually yes; the table shows both directions where they are sold separately.

Can I book a private car at night?

Yes for most routes; a night surcharge may apply after 10 pm. Ask us with your time.

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